Think Thrifty

Save those odd pieces of paper. Gifts can take on a new dimension when layered with papers of different textures, patterns and colors. A patchwork quilt should give you some ideas. Cut in strips, gift paper can serve as ribbons.

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Paper doesn’t take up much storage space. Saved scraps can lead to creative results when searching for something that will make a present special.

Old magazines, comic pages, calendars and maps can be used for wrapping projects. A department store bag with bold graphics can be transformed with a little creativity.

Wrapping for Spring

Pastel colored papers are a good way to create the spring mood. Add circles of matching colors with magazine cutouts of flowers to form a random pattern. Flowers of multicolored tissue paper are a good trick.

Take Advantage of Bargains

Bargains can be had after the holidays. Keep in mind that plan color wrapping paper can work for other occasions. So can ribbon, string and small objects like beads.