Environmentally Friendly Gift Wrapping
Article by KarensVariety.com

Wrap gifts with useful materials and turn gift wrapping into a craft time, instead of purchased paper, gift bags and ribbons. Use up leftover material, yarn and thread and see the delighted smile on faces as they realize the wrapping is a gift in itself.

We have all hear the expression "save a tree". Tons of trees are cut each year to produce wrapping paper which is used for such a brief time and then sent to the landfill. How easy it is to save those trees with a little imagination and creativity.

Instead of purchasing wrapping paper or gift bags:

* Sew, knit or crochet a tote bag with handle
* Wrap in a pillow case; colourful prints for children or add an edging or embroidery for adults or teens.
* Save those comics and use for wrapping your gifts.
* Wrap in a scarf; knit, crochet, sewn or a purchased scarf
* Use a handkerchief for small gifts. Sew or purchase a plain hankie and add an edging.
* Place a gift in a lunchbox for children

Add decorations to turn a plain package into something very special. Easy to knit, crochet, sew or embroider small items that will add make each package unique.

* sachet
* earrings
* necklace
* brooch
* hat or lapel pin
* hankie
* coin purse
* belt
* headband
* powder and compact covers
* apron
* coaster with embroidery
* shade pull
* curtain tieback
* clothes or linens trimmings
* pincushion
* potholder
* hand towel
* kitchen dishcloth or towel
* napkins
* snowflakes
* small dolls or finger puppets
* bib
* bootee
* doll clothes