A gift is about so much more than just what's inside. There's the trimmings, of course—ribbon to be tied and toppers to be embellished—and the package itself. (Will you choose a box, a bag, or something else entirely?) Last but not least, there's the gift wrapping paper.
It's easy to find yourself with an excess of it after packaging presents for a birthday party, a baby shower, or the holidays. And while you could always save it for the next occasion by ironing it on low and rolling it back on the tube, storing wrapping paper—even rolled up neatly—can feel like a chore. Whether it's contained in an organizational hutch with the rest of your crafts supplies, a handy grab-and-go-anywhere bucket, or an under-the-bed roller, the paper often goes unused. Consider this the perfect time to get organized, have all of your gift-wrapping supplies in order, and use the excess to inspire a new project.
Leftover gift-wrapping paper can be cut, folded, and rolled out in any number of crafty ways: use remnants to make party decorations, stationery and cards, personalized home décor, and organizational solutions. Nothing ever need go to waste when you think creatively. Cut the scraps into a stately banner, mail them out in a set of custom stationery, or decorate tins and cans into colorful office supplies. Try a practical—and pretty—paper runner for the table. You can even wrap a collection of party favors in the same or similar wrapping paper for a cohesive presentation on the plates. It's almost like receiving a paper-packaged gift twice.
