Wrapping Presents Simply & Pinterest Worthy

Wrapping presents, some people enjoy it while others dread it. Sometimes it's a combination of the two. People like myself enjoy wrapping presents but then start to hate it after it doesn't turn out like we planned and then we get frustrated. So here are some of the tricks I've learned.

First let's start with wrapping presents with wrapping paper. When using wrapping paper, it's better to have more than less. Try not to just get the bare minimum, because it's better to have extra paper to just cut off rather than add extra scraps of paper. So more is always better than less! Paper wrapping paper works best but sometimes we want our presents to be extra cute so we give the glitter wrapping paper a try. Glitter wrapping paper, sure it looks cute, but it's a pain to wrap. Let's just say tape doesn't work so your only option is a hot glue gun. Sure it may look cute but be prepared to get frustrated, and it's actually very messy, you'll keep finding leftover glitter until next Christmas. Just be prepared...

This Christmas season, when it comes to wrapping presents I've been really interested in upcycling. Upcycling, also known as creative reuse, is the process of transforming by-products, waste materials, or useless/unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value.

You know the brown material that holds the wrapping paper together? Well I actually have used that to wrap presents as well! That needs a glue gun also because tape just does not work. Plus based on what I've seen on Pinterest, brown wrapping paper is all the rage. And to make it look extra cute I've hot glued a bow on there. All the ribbon I've used is from old Christmas tree decorations that we don't use anymore. But if you need to buy ribbon, your local craft store or dollar store is your best bet. Michael's currently had all Christmas ribbon marked down to 60% off.

So before you go to Target and buy tons of overpriced wrapping paper and ribbon, look and see what you have around the house and upcycle it! It's good for the planet, and helps you save some cash.

But if you need to get some wrapping materials, check Target's dollar spot, or now known as Bullseye's Playground. The have tissue paper, wrapping paper and even some cute little boxes and bags for cheap! I got a couple sturdy gift bags for some presents and they're super cute and durable. They can actually hold more stuff than you think.

And if you're lazy of course there's always the standard gift bags. Buying a bunch of these can add up, so if you have a lot of presents to wrap get some wrapping paper and boxes. But for one or two presents you can't go wrong with a simple gift bag. Wal-Mart and your local dollar store have some very cute ones for cheap. It can be expensive to buy a bunch of gift bags, but it is the easiest way to wrap a present. If anything reuse and recycle bags from last year! That should help save some cash and the planet.

Also when it comes to gift bags, you also need to get tissue paper. If you ordered items from online, you can always use the paper that was wrapped in the box or the bubble wrap! It came with your purchase and it technically is recycling. But if you didn't get any or did not shop online, Target and your local dollar store will have some reasonably priced tissue paper.

And there you have it, there's my little guide on wrapping presents. I hoped it helped a little or inspired you for your wrapping process! Happy wrapping and until tomorrow.