wrapping paper..

Well I don't know about there, but here, gift bags are insanely expensive too. Even if they are reused I don't think it's enough to count either for the environment or the pocket. I personally use leftovers. It takes a bit longer but especially if you enjoy it it saves a lot of money. I use white or beige (unbleached) simple paper and then I cover it with certain things or contrast it with the ribbon. This are my tips and tricks I sometimes used and still use (not all at the same time though, it would look too messy :)) - I cut out stars from old magazines or catalogues and stick them on. - I use xmas stamps to cheer it up. - I use interesting ribbon combinations like two colours twisted together. - I use big width ribbons and cut out holes in them with the hole puncher. Then I use the little circles remaining to ornate the gift box. - I put buttons on a string at certain distances and knot them in and then circle the whole box with the string - I hand print on white paper. This actually looks really cool There are many things that can be done cheaply. And some can be without much effort. But in the end a plain white or envelope beige paper with a big ribbon can do, since everyone cares for the inside more than anything.

We got our wrapping paper for like 3 dollars just enough to do a few presents still have some for next year as well as tape. I did see all of the prices and there was some that were like what for 3 rolls or less your kidding me thankfully we had a gift card so we didn't have to pY out of pocket for the paper.

my mom bought some at a local thrift store which she gave to me and i have used that. i will buy some after Christmas at the sales. i so know what you mean though, bags are cheaper (and much easier!)

I agree December has flown by! I felt like November took a long time and this month has flew by! Crazy. Wrapping paper here can be expensive but I get mine from the dollar store so it costs me one dollar per roll which is much cheaper than other stores! Absolutely love dollar stores.=) Lol. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!

This might sound funny, have you ever tried using paper bags. Really they can be used in a couple of ways. One way is to simply put a smaller gift in a decorative bag. The other is simply break down the paper bags you get from the grocery store. You can make them look nice if you put some effort. Good luck!

i personally love wrapping paper because it makes the time the family shares during unwrapping presents longer. It is also very fun ripping apart the paper. It is indeed more expensive than ever but there are many bargain stores such as Dollar Tree and Target that have deals on wrapping paper. I also recommend you buying wrapping paper the day after christmas for that is when it is the cheapest! :)

I only buy the cheap wrapping paper so I can use lots, we can pick up wrapping paper very cheap here in Australia and the smart people buy next years paper after Christmas this year as they are put out mega cheap, I had a few rolls from last Christmas...I have only known one person who carefully unwraps the paper, I don't know how people can do that, with me its rip rip ripity rip....

I have about 4 years worth of paper stocked up in my guest room closet. I have birthday paper, christmas paper, generic solid colors. When I see it on clearance (less than a dollar a roll) I will buy a roll or two. Last Christmas, I had a coupon on top of the clearance and got the big rolls for 75cents each. Gift bags are just easier, especially with odd shaped gifts.

Hello. I think it depends what you like or what other people like to receive. Present wrapped in paper or just cute bag. I order present for my partner or Amazon and I have requested that the gift should be wrapped. One problem solved. Seriously I have no idea why wrapping paper is so expensive. Greetings.