Gingerbread House Gift BagsI wanted to put my own touch on gift bags for friends. Since it is the season for great baking (gingerbread men), I chose to take regular bags and craft paper, and washi tape to make fun one of a kind bags. Here's how:
Handmade Gift TagsI like making my own gift tags because it gives me more room to write what I really want to say on the tag. Those little sticky ones you buy barely have room for the name! So this is what I do and it is very inexpensive. I did a lot of these and packaged them in sets of 25 for the fall fair I will be doing.
Up-cycled Gift BoxThis used to be a tea box! I first made these when I was dead broke and in a pinch to help out with a family Christmas. Someone on ThriftyFun had once posted about re-using a sugar bag for sugar cookies, which got the gears turning. So many possibilities!
Mini Christmas WreathThis is a cute little Christmas wreath made from pipe cleaners twisted together. It makes a great gift topper!
Snowflake Bow for Oversize GiftDid you a get a gift for someone that is too big to be wrapped? Instead of just purchasing a bow, you can make one!
Stenciled Christmas Tree Wrapping PaperNeed budget friendly wrapping paper this holiday season? You can make your own wrapping paper by recycling items you already have at home, not only will it be thoughtful, but it'll be one of a kind!
Wrapping Paper OrnamentsWith this project you can make collage ornaments for kids from the toy catalogs and even hang them on the tree or make ornaments as decorations to spice up plain wrapping paper! Reusing, recycling, and budget friendly wrapping this holiday season.
Holiday Gift Tags from Magazines or CatalogsDon't throw away magazines or catalogs that are Christmas themed. Recycle and repurpose them into holiday gift tags!
Apple-Bottle Christmas Gift ContainerInstead of buying gift boxes this holiday season, why not collect empty soft drink bottles? This way you can save not only your money, but you also help save the earth from the threat of plastic.
3D Straw Christmas Tree Gift BoxThis is a cute way to turn an empty box and some straws into a cute Christmas tree gift box. You don't need to paint or cover the box, just turn it inside out and decorate!
Thrifty Holiday Gift WrappingI find it's more fun and definitely more cost effective to make my own wrapping paper from household items and scraps rather than to purchase rolls of different wrapping paper and big bows. It's also a nice touch of personalization to make something yourself. Here is how.
Vintage Star-Studded Christmas Gift BoxUpcycle an empty tea box into a beautiful vintage looking gift box. Decorate it with burlap, felt, and stars, and add a special touch to your gift giving. By adjusting the size of the burlap and felt, the same idea can also be used to upcycle cereal boxes.
Free Fun-in-the-Snow Printable Gift TagsHere is a printable page full of free gift tags for you! These tags have been designed with the winter season in mind. They are a fun way to celebrate the coldest season of the year, while at the same time, adding a nice touch to your Christmas gifts. Print them out, cut them out, and enjoy!
Mini Adult Coloring Christmas Gift TagsAdult coloring has taken the world by storm, and it has become one of the best ways to relieve stress. Here is a mini coloring project just in time for Christmas. Print and color these gift tags, and add a special touch to your gifting.
Christmas Tree Gift Tags From Paint SwatchesTurn paint swatch charts into cute little gift tags for Christmas. Use a cookie cutter of a Christmas tree, or any other cookie cutter that you might like. Apart from the odd drop of glue and a bit of silver ink, this is a free craft. A great way to save on spending during the festive season!
Recycled Glamour Gift BoxChristmas is a time for sharing small gifts with family, friends and neighbors. It is a time to spread some cheer and good will. Turn an old cardboard box into a glamorous box. Fill it with a thoughtful gift, such as chocolates or a homemade jar of jam.
Melting Snowman Gift BoxHere is a cute family project. Start making these gift boxes well in advance for Christmas. Use them to pack small gifts or stocking fillers for family, colleagues, or neighbors. The kids can also make them to pack a small gift for their favorite teacher. However you decide to use them, just have fun!
Wrapping Paper FlowerI ran out of wrapping paper and only had a roll of brown 'kraft' paper left (similar to brown paper bags) so I had to get creative. I folded it (as shown) and cut out petals, taped them on and used magic marker. I think it looks nice and homey too! What do you think?
Designer Santa Gift WrapTurn unprinted newsprint paper into designer Christmas gift wrap. Stamp images of Santa and add stars to the paper. Add squiggly shapes and Z-shaped doodles, and create a foolproof collage. This beautiful gift wrap will add a special touch to your Christmas gifts, and the recipients will definitely feel that it's time to celebrate!
Mock Pewter Stocking Filler Gift BagUse aluminum foil and some shoe polish to create this mock pewter gift bag. Fill it with stocking fillers or candies, and you are ready to spread some Christmas cheer to friends and neighbors alike!
Snowman Gift BagMake this cute gift bag in a jiffy. Fill it with a stocking filler or candies, and you are ready to spread some Christmas cheer!
Stenciled Gift WrapChristmas is traditionally family time, and here is a project that you and your child can do together. Using cookie cutters with Christmas shapes as your inspiration, make your own stencils from an old sheet of X-ray film....
Gift Card HoldersRecycled toilet paper rolls into a Gift Card holder. Flatten a toilet paper roll. Measure length and width. Cut 2 pieces of scrapbook paper the length
and width of the flattened paper roll.
Magazine Gift BowsCreate a package bow from a colorful magazine page. A great way to recycle your magazines and will work for any occasion.
Christmas MoneybagSmall fabric bag to hold cash or a gift card that the recipient can then hang on the tree as an ornament.
Holiday Party PoppersGreat fun for party treats or for packaging small gifts! Cut a paper roll in half. How large a cardboard tube you need will depend on the size of the treats you plan to include or the size of the gift you plan to wrap using this technique.
Industrial Strength Gift CanAs most of you know, I work in the cafeteria of my local school. Well, the other day the lunch lady was throwing a bunch of the big industrial cans from ketchup and fruit away. I took one look at the nice big cans and thought "I bet I could make something with those" So I promptly pulled them out of the trash.
Make Personalized Photo Gift TagsPicture name tags for gifts. This works great for any gift giving holiday or occasion.
Cookie Cutter Gift TagsAdd a little sparkle to your holidays with gift tags you can make in a jiffy. They can also be used as package tie-ons, or you can get your kids involved, let them make their own, and glue a craft stick to the back of each to make holiday puppets.
