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.
2. Finger press the paper around the box.
3. Tape the paper down inside the box.
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.
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:
Recycle Household Items to Create Uniquely Wrapped Gifts
Have you ever become attached to a certain wrapping paper?
Beth @Aunt B's kitchen says
December 21, 2012 at 3:53 pmI 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. 🙂
Alea says
December 21, 2012 at 7:28 pmI am going to start calling them my “soap opera wraps” too. 🙂
April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
December 29, 2012 at 7:42 amI 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 🙂
Brenda says
November 24, 2013 at 5:42 pmI 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.
Alea Milham says
November 24, 2013 at 7:27 pmI absolutely love the idea of using fabric to cover boxes! It is so much more durable than paper. Thanks for sharing your idea.