šŸŽ Wrap It Right This Season: 18 Gift Wrapping Ideas to Try Before You Buy!


Hey Reader

Before you dash out to stock up on gift wrap and bows, let’s pause for a sec. What if this year, your wrapping looked beautifuland helped reduce waste?

I’ve pulled together 18 creative, eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas you can start using now — from reusable fabric wraps and kraft paper to DIY tags made from last year’s cards. Each one adds charm, saves money, and keeps more plastic out of the trash.

A few favorites:

  • 🌿 Wrap gifts with scarves or fabric squares (the furoshiki method is so fun to learn!)
  • āœ‚ļø Cut old holiday cards into tags — a sweet, nostalgic touch.
  • šŸŽØ Dress up plain brown paper with stamps, greenery, or twine.
  • 🪶 Use pinecones, herbs, or dried orange slices instead of plastic bows.
  • ā™»ļø Keep a small wrapping ā€œstationā€ stocked with only sustainable supplies.

šŸ’” Want the Full List?

I’ve made it easy — download your free printable PDF with all 18 ideas so you can check them off as you prep for the holidays. šŸ‘‰ Click here to download the PDF

And if you know a friend or family member who would love these ideas too, please forward this newsletter to them! Together, we can make the holidays a little greener, calmer, and more intentional.

Cheers,

Amy

Free Up The Space

P.S. šŸŽ„ Simplify Your Holiday Season

If you’re ready to stay organized, stress-free, and actually enjoy the holidays this year, check out my Simplify the Season Holiday Planner — a 47-page guide designed to help you manage entertaining, gift giving, and home prep with ease.

As a thank you for being part of this community, you can grab it for $17 (use code SIMPLIFY) — that’s $10 off the regular price!


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