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Sheet Music Gift Wrap
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For the music lovers in your life, forego traditional wrapping paper and use sheet music to wrap gifts instead. Not only is this more personal, but it’s a great way to use that sheet music you haven’t touched in years.
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So Fresh, So Clean
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One of the simplest ways to take your wrapping up a notch is add a little greenery. Use clippings from the Christmas tree or fresh eucalyptus to make your gift feel fancy, and smell nice too.
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DIY Potato Stamp
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If you’re feeling crafty, use a potato and make a stamp to cover brown paper bags in festive touches. Simply cut the potato in half, carve a shape, dip in paint, and you’re ready to make some cute one-of-a-kind gift wrap!
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Map Gift Wrap
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For the travel lovers in your life, use a map to wrap their gifts to inspire their future travels. For extra points, find a map of their favorite place to travel to.
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Furoshiki Gift Wrap
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Want to be stylish and eco-friendly? Take a tip from the Japanese tradition of using beautiful fabric to wrap gifts instead of paper. Not only is it beautiful and easy, but it’s two gifts in one!
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Polaroid Present
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For a personal touch, slip a Polaroid photo under some ribbon to give your giftee a reminder of good times. It’s a great way to make your gift picture perfect.
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Floral Flair
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Dried flowers are having a moment this year, and they’re a simple way to add some flair to your gift wrapping. Simply tuck some dried flowers under the ribbon to create a mini bouquet for your gift recipient.
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Get Ornamental
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Ornaments aren’t only for the tree anymore! Using some twine, tie small ornaments to the front of your gift to create a cluster and take your wrapping to the next level.
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