Stop! Don't Throw Away Your Christmas Wrapping Paper! 🎄✨ ​

Reuse Christmas Wrapping Paper. (Eco-Friendly & Easy)
​Don't toss those leftover scraps and rolls just yet! In this video, I’m sharing 8 genius* ways to upcycle your Christmas wrapping paper into beautiful, functional, and eco-friendly projects.

From home decor to getting a head start on next year’s festivities, these simple DIY hacks will save you money and reduce waste.

​Whether you have tiny off-cuts or nearly full rolls you want to repurpose, there is something here for everyone.

My favorite? The DIY envelope hack that makes hand written notes even more beautiful!

​In this video, you’ll learn how to:
​•Restore Wrinkled Paper: Learn the simple trick to making used paper look brand new again.
​•Handmade Stationery: Create custom envelopes and Zero waste gift tags.
​•Paper Art: Craft stunning 3D flowers that never wilt.
•​Eco-Friendly Packaging: Turn scraps into pretty parcel padding
•​The 60-Second Drawer Refresh: Add a pop of pattern to your home with DIY liners.
​•Upcycled Storage: Give old tin cans a "designer" makeover for your desk.
​The "Future You" Kit: Prepare paper chain strips now so you're ready for next Christmas!

General Prep & Basics

📃 Leftover Wrapping Paper: Even the wrinkled bits!

For the DIY Envelopes
✂️ Sharp Scissors: For clean, crisp edges.
✉️ Template Envelopes: Old Christmas card envelopes or standard A7/C6 sizes.
✏️ Pencil: For tracing your template.
Glue Stick
📏 Ruler

Gift Tags
📦 Cardstock or Scrapped Food Boxes: (Like cereal or chocolate boxes) to give the paper stability.
🕳Hole Punch: To turn cut-outs into gift tags. (Or a pointy stick) 😁
🎀 Twine or Ribbon: For the tag loops.
Glue stick.

🌸For Paper Flowers.
Scissors
A bead, button or glittery berry
Wire
Sellotape

◽️For Storage pot
Tin can
Mod Podge or PVA/water Glue: To "laminate" the paper onto the tin for durability.
Sponge/Brush: To apply the glue evenly.

⚠️Make sure you remove the lid of the tin cleanly and don't leave a sharp edge!

​Which of these hacks are you going to try first? Let me know in the comments! If you enjoyed these sustainable DIY ideas, please give this video a thumbs up and subscribe for more organizing and crafting inspiration.

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​Timestamps:
​0:00 - Why you should save your gift wrap
00:18 - The "Second Life" Refresh (Ironing)
00:55 - DIY Envelope Template Hack
01:55 - Everlasting Paper Flowers
03:57 - Zero-waste Gift Tags
05:06 - Better Packing (Shredding)
05:15 - 60-Second Drawer Liners
05:26 - Tin Can Storage Pot Makeover
05:57- The "Future You" Paper Chain Kit
06:26- Final reveal and Wrap-up

*Well, they might not be genius but they are very good.