Wrap it up!

Did you just realize that you ran out of wrapping paper!! Well, look around…..Newspapers make really great gift wrappers. Add in a few embellishments like old bows, laces, buttons etc. and you can have a fabulous gift wrap! You can also personalize them by using different pages. For example, use the sports section for someone who loves sports, or the fashion section for women, etc.

Here are four exciting ways to wrap up your presents. All you need is sheets of newspaper and scissors.

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   Wrap the gift with a newspaper. Cut the comic section and overlap again. Or use the comic section to wrap up the present. It's perfect for kids' gifts. They look fun, colorful and exciting.
   
   

   

   
   


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   Use the white colored newspaper to wrap the gift. Then make a flower out of the pink sheet (finance or economics page) and stick it on the top. Or you could also use colored paper to make the flower. Tutorial here.
   
   

   

   
   


3. 
   
   Cut strips of paper using the colored advertisement part of the newspaper. Use these to make bows and flowers. Tutorial here.
   
   

   

   
   


4. 
   
   Again, use the colored part of the paper and cut shape of flower in sizes, small to large. Stick it over each other. Glue a small mirror, button, bindi or any other decorative piece in the center. Add a ribbon and place it like this.
   
   

   

   
   

    

   
   

   Not only do you have free gift paper but it is also creative, fun and environment friendly!