When wrapping up christmas presents we're often left with scraps and sections that won't fit around another gift, it seems a shame and wasteful to throw them away. We've thought of 4 easy, crafty and creative ways to use this lovely wrapping paper so nothing goes to waste! 

Whistlefish wrapping paper is made from recycled paper and is also completely recyclable after use. This strong and sturdy gift wrap is designed to wrap any gift without the frustration of it ripping, it's so strong that it could even be reused afterwards too.

1. Wrapping Paper Gift Tags

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By simply glueing some cardboard to the back of the wrapping paper and cutting around it to your preferred gift tag shape, you can create matching gift tags to your presents!

All you need is

• A small amount of wrapping paper (square or rectangle piece, enough to write on)
• Hole puncher
• Cardboard - a cereal box thickness is fine
• Scissors 
• Ribbon, string or twine
• A pen to write your greetings

Method:

1. Take your piece of paper and put glue on the blank side 
2. Stick to the cardboard - if the cardboard is printed on one side save the blank side to write on
3. Cut out the shape of tag you want - square, circle etc
4. Punch a hole in the top
5. Thread ribbon through the hole
6. Write your greetings
7. Tie or stick to the wrapped gift

2. Wrapping Paper Bows

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This is also fantastic option to be more sustainable when it comes to wrapping your presents as many bows are made from plastic. By making these easy wrapping paper bows, not only are you being more environmentally friendly but you're also saving yourself some money when it comes to purchasing these accessories as well as wrapping paper. 

All you need is:

• Strip of wrapping paper (the bigger the strip the bigger the bow)
• Scissors 
• Glue
• Ruler

Watch the video tutorial here >

3. Wrapping Paper Gift Pouch

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These pouches can be used to hang on the tree and used as decorations where small gifts such as chocolates or are kept inside. 

All you need is:

• Scissors
• Cellotape 
• Ruler
• A small gift/ treat to put inside

Ideas of what to put in the wrapping paper pouch

• Gift voucher
• Chocolate coins or other small chocolates and sweets
• Bear Hug Pocket Token featured in the video
• Small Stationery
• Money

Watch the video tutorial here >

4. Wrapping Paper Bunting

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If you've got some beautifully patterned Christmas wrapping paper that would be a shame to throw away, making some bunting to hang as additional Christmas decorations.

 All you need is:

• small piece of cardboard for the template
• scissors
• pencil
• needle and thread (white thread is recommended)

Watch the video tutorial here >