Gift Wrap...Two Gifts In One

My favorite choice of gift wrap adds to the presentation and becomes part of the gift itself.   This principal works for any type of gift and any type of occasion.  Wrapping a gift is all about presentation. You want to put the same amount of thought into the presentation of the gift, as you did in choosing the gift.

My top ten green gift wrapping ideas:

1.  Bamboo/Organic Cotton Towels - bath towels, beach towels, guest towels, dish towels...All terrific for bridal showers, housewarming, etc.  I    especially like the beach towel for kids' gifts. 

2.  Reusable grocery bags - This is a gift that keeps on giving.  I've noticed that I get discounts and bonus shopping points, just for using my own eco bag. 

3.   Decorative baskets & boxes - These make a nice presentation and can be used in both indoor and outdoor décor.

4.  Scarves - This works for any age or gender.

5.  Blankets - A baby shower gift wrapped in a baby blanket is always well received.

6.  Reusable gift bags - If you're a crafter (and I know many of you are), it's simple to sew up a fabric gift bag from some of your remnants.

7.  Clothing - Tees work well; but you could use anything that's large enough to sufficiently wrap the gift.  Socks are terrific for smaller gifts.

8.  Burlap - This has a naturally earthy quality, so it's best for gifts like trees, or other outdoor plants, and gardening gifts.  It can be reused in the garden for numerous things, including covering plants when there's risk of frost.

9.  Laundry bag - These come in all colors and sizes and ideal for the student heading off to college or university.   You can fill it with towels and/or bed linens as the main gift.  You can also use the jumbo size in red or green for large Christmas gifts.

10. Table linens - Choose neutral themes, which can match any décor.

Embellishments and adornments are equally important, as they help to tie everything together, both visually and literally.

My top ten green embellishment ideas:

1.  Jute or Hemp Twine - I use this for all kinds of projects.  It's a great natural accent and it's useful in the garden as well.

2.  Cotton or wool yarn - If it can't be reused for a craft project, the birds will certainly appreciate it for their nests. 

3.  Belts - Terrific for clothing gifts.

4.  Cones, twigs, sprigs of berries, and shells - These are naturally beautiful and work well for most gifts

5.  Buttons - Shell buttons are gorgeous.

6.  Raffia - This adds a nice finishing touch.

7.  Dried citrus slices - These are easy to make and add natural fragrance as well as beauty.

8.  Rosettes - With some practice, you can make a rosette from a face cloth, or dish cloth.  This works with any gift wrapped in towels and can be secured with a safety pin.

9.  Shoe laces - You may need to tie a few together to get an appropriate length; but extra shoelaces are always handy.  They're available in every color of the rainbow now.

10.  Cookie cutters - These are ideal for a baking theme gift or even as Christmas decorations.

And that's a wrap!

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