We’ve all been there: the big event is over, gifts have been unwrapped, and a mountain of colourful paper sits waiting to be tossed. But before you send it to the trash (or recycling bin), why not give that wrapping paper a second chance to shine? With a little creativity, your leftover wrapping paper can transform into something useful, beautiful, or just plain fun. In this article, we’ll show you ten cool ways to repurpose wrapping paper, helping you save money, reduce waste, and spark your imagination.
Beads Made with used wrapping paper
Why not follow the making guide in the link and make some of these amazing beads! Not only useful for making festive decorations, but also making craft jewellery!
Envelopes Made with used wrapping paper
These wonderful little envelopes can be used for all sorts of things. Thank you notes, homemade, Christmas cards, gift cards, you name it, you can use them for it! With a nice step-by-step making guide in the link, they don’t look too hard to make at all.
Draw Lining Made with used wrapping paper
No art or craft skills needed here, just the very simple idea of using all that reclaimed wrapping paper to make a draw lining! Just cut to shape and insert for instant results!
Paper bin Made with used wrapping paper
Not only is this idea a good one, but with the fantastic step by step making guide in the link it’s really simple to make and can be as big as you want it to be! Fantastic stuff.
Table Plant Pots wrapped with used wrapping paper
While this idea is nothing more than a tin can wrapped in used Christmas paper I think it looks amazing and used in a wedding table display like this one it is the perfect contrast of white tablecloths and colourful wrapping paper.
Bows Made with used wrapping paper
This is probably the thing that most people do with the old wrapping paper. These easy to make bows and gift decorations look amazing and the making guide in the link means we can all have a go at making them.
Bowl Made with used wrapping paper
I have not got a clue how it is made, but these amazing bowls made with reclaimed wrapping paper are simply incredible! I just hope I can find out how they are made.
Earrings Made with used wrapping paper
Sadly there is no making guide in the link, but the idea and design of these are just too good not to share. Apparently made using nothing more than a paperclip and wrapping paper it is rather beautiful and a great use of all that amazing silver foil wrapping paper.
Paper Cone Christmas Tree Made with used wrapping paper
This might look like a rather complicated craft build, but the step-by-step making guide in the link makes it rather easy! Well, worth a go at the very least.
Wreath Made with used wrapping paper
With nothing more than a few twists of wrapping paper this amazing wreath is good enough just to hang somewhere, let alone used next Christmas as well.
Who knew that a pile of used wrapping paper could hold so much potential? From practical projects to unique decor, there are countless ways to breathe new life into something that would otherwise be discarded. Plus, repurposing is a fantastic way to save resources and add a personal touch to your creations. So, the next time you’re faced with a heap of leftover wrapping paper, remember: don’t toss it—get creative with it!
Ready to start crafting? Try one of these ideas and share your masterpiece with us! Leave a comment below with your favorite project or a new idea we haven’t covered. And if you love upcycling tips like this, don’t forget to subscribe for more eco-friendly inspiration!