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How to Make a Reusable Gift Box

December 21, 2012 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

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How to Make a Reusable Gift Box with Wrapping Paper

My daughter and I become very attached to some of our wrapping paper. We dole it out slowly to make it last for as many Christmases as possible. When I pulled out our favorite gold wrapping paper, I realized that there was only enough to wrap one more package. I thought about wrapping one of my daughter’s presents in it, but then I found a very sturdy box and wrapped the box instead so we can continue to enjoy this paper for years to come.

How to Make a Reusable Gift Box

Items needed to make a reusable gift box:

  • a sturdy, non-collapsible box
  • enough wrapping paper to cover the box and lid and fold over the edges.
  • tape

Directions for making a reusable gift box:

1. Measure the paper, leaving enough to fold over the box.

use wrapping paper and a box to create a reusable Gift box

2. Finger press the paper around the box.

3. Tape the paper down inside the box.

How to create a reusable gift box using wrapping paper

4.Repeat the process for the lid. The box will fit a little tighter when you put the lid on.

Additional Tips to extend the life of your reusable gift box:

Use ribbon to tie the box up, so little eyes cannot peek. Using tape to close the box or stick on bows will shorten the life of the package.

Save wrapping paper, make an eco-friendly reusable gift box

Be sure to attach the name tag to the ribbon. You will shorten the life of the gift wrap if you tape a tag to it.

More Frugal and Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Ideas:

How to Make a Fancy Bow

Recycle Household Items to Create Uniquely Wrapped Gifts

Have you ever become attached to a certain wrapping paper?

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

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  1. Brenda says

    November 24, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    I have covered boxes using fabric and a glue gun. It turns out to be a beautiful box that the person it is given to can keep and use for almost anything….Jewelry, hair bows and barrettes, keepsakes, etc. I covered one once for a baby shower and the box was used for many years to keep baby’s hospital I.D. bracelet, clipping of baby’s hair, baby teeth, drawings, report cards etc. At Christmas it’s easy to find Christmas printed fabrics and the box can be used later to store special ornaments, Christmas cards, and such. The beautiful box is like giving the person an extra gift.

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    • Alea Milham says

      November 24, 2013 at 7:27 pm

      I absolutely love the idea of using fabric to cover boxes! It is so much more durable than paper. Thanks for sharing your idea.

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  2. April @ The 21st Century Housewife says

    December 29, 2012 at 7:42 am

    I love this idea! It makes the package easier to unwrap as well, and there are no worries about ruining pretty wrapping paper to get to the present 🙂

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  3. Alea says

    December 21, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    I am going to start calling them my “soap opera wraps” too. 🙂

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  4. Beth @Aunt B's kitchen says

    December 21, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    I had a friend who used to wrap gifts like this all the time. It’s a smart way to do things. Makes opening them easier and less messy too. She called it her “soap opera wrap” because whenever someone opens a gift on a daytime TV drama it’s wrapped like this. More photogenic than shredding paper, I guess. 😉

    And yes, I have become attached to certain wrapping papers – enough so that I’ll stash them in my craft room and eke them out over several projects. 🙂

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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