Comments on: Guest Post: Creative and Frugal Ideas for Gift-Wrapping http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Fri, 25 May 2012 03:29:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: liz http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244642 liz Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:43:01 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244642 We turned our wrapping day into a craft day. My three year old loved it! We used stickers, and glitter glue, and other various things. The only problem we are having is the tape doesn't stick as well to the paper. (maybe b/c its cheap tape?) thanks-liz We turned our wrapping day into a craft day. My three year old loved it! We used stickers, and glitter glue, and other various things. The only problem we are having is the tape doesn’t stick as well to the paper. (maybe b/c its cheap tape?)

thanks-liz

]]> By: LANA http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244641 LANA Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:26:11 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244641 Those are really cute! Thank you...my son will love to help to wrap now! Those are really cute! Thank you…my son will love to help to wrap now!

]]> By: Emily Mitchell http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244640 Emily Mitchell Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:39:47 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244640 Very cute packages - I think people really enjoy something special like that. Talking about inexpensive wrapping - I was wrapping my kids Christmas presents and noticed that some of the store bags are pretty or have characters on them - so I wrapped the presents in those neat bags. I know it says 'Macys' or 'Disney' but all they see is the pretty star or the Mickey Mouse. (Young kids (o:) -Em Thanks, Very cute packages – I think people really enjoy something special like that.

Talking about inexpensive wrapping – I was wrapping my kids Christmas presents and noticed that some of the store bags are pretty or have characters on them – so I wrapped the presents in those neat bags. I know it says ‘Macys’ or ‘Disney’ but all they see is the pretty star or the Mickey Mouse. (Young kids (o:)

-Em

Thanks,

]]> By: Erica http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244639 Erica Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:04:41 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244639 Great ideas!! I have a ton of buttons I have been saving and this is just the special project I have been waiting for. Great ideas!! I have a ton of buttons I have been saving and this is just the special project I have been waiting for.

]]> By: MeghanM http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244638 MeghanM Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:27:50 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244638 For weddings I like to paint the First letter of the grooms last name on the gift wrapped in that brown paper bag like paper. Then wrap a nice ribbon around the gift with a silk flower. I've gotten thank you cards saying they didn't want to open it it was so pretty! For weddings I like to paint the First letter of the grooms last name on the gift wrapped in that brown paper bag like paper. Then wrap a nice ribbon around the gift with a silk flower. I’ve gotten thank you cards saying they didn’t want to open it it was so pretty!

]]> By: KTB http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244637 KTB Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:43:18 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244637 Maps. I love to use maps as wrapping paper (not so much for Christmas, but most other occasions.) Recently I saved a big box of "outdated" state maps from a local visitor center that was recycling them as newer versions arrived...but there are lots of other places to get these free or almost free. You can get them from tourist bureaus, information centers, pick them up from brochure racks in hotels, get them in conference packets, etc. I've also purchased a big stack of National Geographic maps (the ones that come inside each issue of their magazine) at a rummage sale for about $1 for 24 or so maps. They are sturdy, thick paper, colorful, and large enough for most packages. Twine or yarn make great "ribbon" and package imbellisments can be a lot fun including: a collage of postcards, a tiny plastic telescope, baggage tags to later be used on a suitcase, a plain keyring with mini (laminated) cards with simple foreign-language phrases, etc. Maps. I love to use maps as wrapping paper (not so much for Christmas, but most other occasions.) Recently I saved a big box of “outdated” state maps from a local visitor center that was recycling them as newer versions arrived…but there are lots of other places to get these free or almost free. You can get them from tourist bureaus, information centers, pick them up from brochure racks in hotels, get them in conference packets, etc. I’ve also purchased a big stack of National Geographic maps (the ones that come inside each issue of their magazine) at a rummage sale for about $1 for 24 or so maps.
They are sturdy, thick paper, colorful, and large enough for most packages. Twine or yarn make great “ribbon” and package imbellisments can be a lot fun including: a collage of postcards, a tiny plastic telescope, baggage tags to later be used on a suitcase, a plain keyring with mini (laminated) cards with simple foreign-language phrases, etc.

]]> By: Kim http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244636 Kim Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:05:59 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244636 I save all the gift bags I receive (wedding, birthdays, baby shower, etc.) and I reuse tissue paper as well. I just iron out the wrinkles and it's good to go. I keep my stash in an under-the-bed box and rarely do I have to purchase anything new. I save all the gift bags I receive (wedding, birthdays, baby shower, etc.) and I reuse tissue paper as well. I just iron out the wrinkles and it’s good to go. I keep my stash in an under-the-bed box and rarely do I have to purchase anything new.

]]> By: Nettie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244635 Nettie Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:37:44 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244635 Gorgeous... simply gorgeous. Gorgeous… simply gorgeous.

]]> By: Cheryl Goss http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244634 Cheryl Goss Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:54:24 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244634 I love this web site. Thanks so much for all the tips. I love this web site. Thanks so much for all the tips.

]]> By: Cindy W http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244633 Cindy W Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:54:29 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244633 I use the brown paper also and we also use the brown paper grocery bags we get at the store. They have pretty snowflakes or trees printed on them so we just cut them open to lay them flat and it makes great wrapping. We also use twine and this year instead of bow we are tying on a pine cone that my kids painted white on the tips and sprinkled on some glitter. I use the brown paper also and we also use the brown paper grocery bags we get at the store. They have pretty snowflakes or trees printed on them so we just cut them open to lay them flat and it makes great wrapping. We also use twine and this year instead of bow we are tying on a pine cone that my kids painted white on the tips and sprinkled on some glitter.

]]> By: Rebecca http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244632 Rebecca Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:02:28 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244632 With the economy doing as it is, I think this Christmas will be a small one for many. Focusing on the positive, not getting caught up in the consumerism of the holiday is kind of refreshing! With the economy doing as it is, I think this Christmas will be a small one for many. Focusing on the positive, not getting caught up in the consumerism of the holiday is kind of refreshing!

]]> By: Jennifer http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244631 Jennifer Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:01:49 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244631 I am doing this this year too, but I am letting my two year old color and put stickers on it to decorate it for us and finishing it with a big red bow. I got tons of ribbon 60% off this week at Michael's. I am doing this this year too, but I am letting my two year old color and put stickers on it to decorate it for us and finishing it with a big red bow. I got tons of ribbon 60% off this week at Michael’s.

]]> By: Kansas Mom http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244630 Kansas Mom Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:43:52 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244630 I often wrap with artwork my kids have made. We don't have enough room to save pages and pages and just about anyone for whom we'd buy a present loves it. (With young kids, I find it easier to let them color it before wrapping.) I usually use the comics, magazine pages or calendar pages. I haven't bought wrapping paper in years, more as an environmental stand than anything else. I love the pictures here, but realistically know I wouldn't take the time to make mine so very beautiful! I often wrap with artwork my kids have made. We don’t have enough room to save pages and pages and just about anyone for whom we’d buy a present loves it. (With young kids, I find it easier to let them color it before wrapping.)

I usually use the comics, magazine pages or calendar pages. I haven’t bought wrapping paper in years, more as an environmental stand than anything else. I love the pictures here, but realistically know I wouldn’t take the time to make mine so very beautiful!

]]> By: Janet http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244629 Janet Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:58:45 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244629 I have been using brown paper for years. As a military wife who has moved many times I have tons of it from moves. My biggest problem with wrapping a unique gift is when it has to be sent (overseas I find the hardest) Bows never work. I use ribbon and many similar ideas that you have above and I have managed to clear a ton of clutter out of my home simply by using it as unique wrapping or gift toppers. Buttons seem to work particularly well. I use old stickers (as a retired school teacher I have a ton) Newspaper I think works well with a red ribbon. I Love the look of green satin ribbon on brown paper. Blue satin ribbon looks well on foil. I have been using brown paper for years. As a military wife who has moved many times I have tons of it from moves. My biggest problem with wrapping a unique gift is when it has to be sent (overseas I find the hardest) Bows never work. I use ribbon and many similar ideas that you have above and I have managed to clear a ton of clutter out of my home simply by using it as unique wrapping or gift toppers. Buttons seem to work particularly well. I use old stickers (as a retired school teacher I have a ton) Newspaper I think works well with a red ribbon. I Love the look of green satin ribbon on brown paper. Blue satin ribbon looks well on foil.

]]> By: Jessica Basciano http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244628 Jessica Basciano Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:32:56 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244628 I haven't shopped at Burlington Coat Factory since I was a teenager, about 20 years ago. I don't remember the items being so cute or the good variety. I am going to check out the one near me on Sunday! Thanks for the info! I haven’t shopped at Burlington Coat Factory since I was a teenager, about 20 years ago. I don’t remember the items being so cute or the good variety. I am going to check out the one near me on Sunday! Thanks for the info!

]]> By: andrea http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244627 andrea Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:27:10 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244627 I love Burlington coat factory and I can't believe you got all of your gifts for under $100. Wow! I love Burlington coat factory and I can’t believe you got all of your gifts for under $100. Wow!

]]> By: Stephanie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244626 Stephanie Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:27:11 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244626 I love your gift wrapping!! Too cute! I just blogged about frugal giftwrap today. If anyone's interested, you can check it out at: http://thecoupongame.blogspot.com/2008/12/money-saving-tip-of-day_11.html Thanks for your fabulous blog!! :) I love your gift wrapping!! Too cute! I just blogged about frugal giftwrap today. If anyone’s interested, you can check it out at: http://thecoupongame.blogspot.com/2008/12/money-saving-tip-of-day_11.html

Thanks for your fabulous blog!! :)

]]> By: zsera http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244625 zsera Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:42:36 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244625 those are all so cute. I would have a hard time spending all that time making that stuff to have someone unwrap it up and throw it away. lol those are all so cute. I would have a hard time spending all that time making that stuff to have someone unwrap it up and throw it away. lol

]]> By: Marlene Conley http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244624 Marlene Conley Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:10:25 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244624 I love a challenge. I would have a great time shopping. I love a challenge. I would have a great time shopping.

]]> By: Amy http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html/comment-page-1#comment-244623 Amy Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:55:58 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/12/guest-post-creative-and-frugal-ideas-for-giftwrapping.html#comment-244623 These are wonderful ideas! I love this & will have to try these with our kiddos! They'll have a blast helping. These are wonderful ideas! I love this & will have to try these with our kiddos! They’ll have a blast helping.

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