Quick & Easy Recycled Gift Boxes & Bags

With all of the excess paper and packaging we have in our recycling bins there’s absolutely zero reason to purchase gift wrap + presenting your gifts in fun, unique (& reusable) packages makes them even more special!

DIY recycled gift boxes and bags

Here’s a few Quick & Easy Recycled Gift Boxes & Bags to get you started:

DIY recycled gift boxes and bags

Grab few empty packages from your recycling bin.

DIY recycled gift boxes and bags

Carefully deconstruct a box.

DIY recycled gift boxes and bags

And then reconstruct it inside out.

DIY recycled gift boxes and bags

Decorate, pop a gift inside and tie with a pretty scrap of ribbon!

DIY upcycled gift bag

Snag a paper (or foil) bag package – Scrunch up the bottom – Carefully push the bottom up through the top – Flip the bag inside out

DIY recycled gift boxes and bags

Decorate and pop a gift inside!

(If you’re a stickler for smoothness you can easily de-wrinkle the paper bag by laying it on flat surface, covering it with a tea towel and ironing the whole shebang on a medium heat.)

DIY recycled gift boxes and bags

Any type of packaging that can be easily turned inside out can be used, yay!

Don’t want to bother reconstructing your gift wrap?

Then take a peek at my rockin’ upcycled wrapping

2 Comments

  1. Cathy H says:

    Great Ideas!!

    1. Cheers Cathy, there really is no reason to buy wrapping gear at all! 🙂

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