HAVE you already blown your festive budget?
The cost of Christmas is creeping up for all of us, but there is one way you can trim the bill a little — by making your own stylish wrapping paper.
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Get crafty with these money-saving ideas.
SPUDS AWAY: If you like the luxe look but want to get it for less, make your own stylish wrapping with a roll of brown paper, £1.50, from Asda.
Then cut a potato in half and carve your desired pattern on the flat surface.
Dip the stamp in paint and press it on to plain paper. For a chic look, stick to one colour and stamp in rows.
READ ALL ABOUT IT: Why not recycle old magazines and newspapers?
Tear out colourful pages or images and you could also use the section of the paper relating to your gift to keep the theme going.
Old maps and sheet music also make beautiful wrapping paper.
TAGS ‘N’ BAGS: Make name tags from old Christmas cards — just cut off the front and add your message.
Avoid costly gift bags or boxes and make them yourself with the help of a free printable template at homemade-gifts-made-easy.com.
PICTURE PERFECT: Did your little ones draw something nice at school or nursery this week?
Then save the picture and wrap the grandparents’ presents with the drawing.
BACK TO NATURE: Dried herbs, twigs and sprigs of plants all add a festive touch to plain brown wrapping paper. Use string, twine or any leftover wool yarn to tie it to your gift.
Dried fruit slices and cinnamon sticks also look festive and will make your gift smell incredible under the Christmas tree.
GO BESPOKE: Print out a selection of your favourite photos at home and Sellotape them together to create personalised gift wrap.
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