Hopefully everyone has gotten their gift list under control and doesn’t have to worry about the last-minute items! Now that the hard part is over, let the Chicago-based Circle Salon share some fun (and eco-friendly) ways to wrap up those holiday delights. Ordinary wrapping paper is so blase′ – try a few of these techniques to waste less during the holiday season:
Make that Christmas gift shimmer with recycled aluminum foil.
• Give gift wrapping a little shimmer with a common household product - aluminum foil! Not only is it unexpected, but gives off a great holiday vibe. If you want to give it a little more dimension, try crinkling it first. To secure it, try pairing it with some out-doorsy pine cones, branches, twine or recycled ribbon. The recipient of your gift might be more impressed with the actual wrapping than what is inside the box (Gaiam Life)! If aluminum foil isn’t really your style, you can always try old maps, newspaper, children’s drawings or colorful magazine pages.
• Another creative idea is making the actual gift part of the wrapping decor. For example, if you are giving someone a scarf, make it the bow to the gift. If your present is more theme-oriented, say gardening supplies, put all the tools and seeds within a watering canister. If you’re more of an arts & crafts kind of person, look into making your own wrapping out of cloth and ribbon. Surround the gift with the cloth of your choice, and tie it off with a fancy ribbon. That’s always one great way to recycle some of the arts & crafts scraps you might have laying around.
Try the Japanese art of Furoshiki to wrap up your next gift!
• One last idea that we are IN LOVE WITH comes from blogger Marie Anakee’s website GaveThat.com. She uses the Japanese art of Furoshiki (fabric folding) to wrap up gifts. You can use anything from recycled vintage napkins, ribbons and flowers to wrap the most beautiful (and simple) presents. Click on her link above to view the proper way to Furoshiki!
We hope everyone enjoys the season and has a safe, yet happy, holiday! Remember to call The Circle Salon for all your holiday hair needs!
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