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Paper-Free Gift Wrapping

January 7, 2009 By Dusty Rogers 35 Comments

I was shopping for my friend Kelly’s baby shower gift a few weeks ago and picked out a couple things from her registry. While walking to the gift wrapping aisle I started feeling disgruntled–like I always do–about spending money on something that will soon be thrown away. While frowning at the ridiculous prices charged for decorated paper I kept thinking: I’d much rather put this money toward something for the baby.

And then I decided to revolt! I marched right out of that gift wrap aisle, and headed back toward the baby section. By the time I passed housewares I already had my plan–I would find a cute little baby blanket and wrap the gift in that!

My gift was a little too large for the blanket to be entirely secured by tying it together at the top, so first I brought the two short ends together, sewed some string through, and tied it in a bow for easy undoing:


Then I gathered up the rest of the blanket and tied it together with another easy-to-untie bow. The blanket I chose had a cute little animal applique on one corner, so I made sure to put that corner in front (you can see how that turned out in the bottom picture).


I signed the inside cover of a baby book (instead of spending money on a card–something else I hate doing) and tied it around the gift using grosgrain ribbon that was originally tied around the baby blanket I purchased.


And there you have it–gift wrapping that’s paper-free and 100% reusable, for the same price as a disposable gift bag and card. Hope you consider trying something like this for your next gift-giving event!

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  1. 1
    Anonymous says:
    January 7, 2009 at 11:39 pm

    I’m floored! It’s adorable. Although for a second, I thought the first photo was the finished product, and I was very confused. I should have known better!

    jbhat

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  2. 2
    Roeshel says:
    January 8, 2009 at 12:31 am

    I love it! It’s beautiful and there’s no waste! Thanks for the inspiration! I may do the same with a scarf/cell phone for my daughter’s birthday coming up! :)

    Reply
  3. 3
    SAB says:
    January 8, 2009 at 1:43 am

    This rocks. I love that you aren’t wasting anything! I give it an A!

    Reply
  4. 4
    Kim & Ryan says:
    January 8, 2009 at 1:50 am

    You are a GENIUS. Has anyone told you that recently?

    I love the blanket itself. Plus, the idea of a baby book as a card is brilliant.

    Reply
  5. 5
    Beth says:
    January 8, 2009 at 2:05 am

    LOVES. IT.

    Reply
  6. 6
    Casey and Andy says:
    January 8, 2009 at 3:35 am

    I always buy a book instead of a card for baby showers and my friends kids birthdays, cards just go to waste. I am defiantly going to try the blanket next instead of a gift bag.

    Reply
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    Gwen says:
    January 8, 2009 at 4:10 am

    Look fabulous!!!

    Another idea with the blanket is to buy one of those foldable totes and use the blanket as filler around the gifts. I use this to make baby shower gift baskets all the time!!

    Reply
  8. 8
    Jules says:
    January 8, 2009 at 4:22 am

    Not only is this a fabulous idea, but it looks better (to me) than it would if you wrapped it.

    Reply
  9. 9
    Meredith says:
    January 8, 2009 at 5:12 am

    I love this idea–especially the book rather than a card.

    Reply
  10. 10
    Taryn says:
    January 8, 2009 at 5:18 am

    Oh this is great! I have always wanted to get around buying a card- and I love the book idea. I don’t know how well it will transfer to other situations, but still awesome job! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  11. 11
    Jen M says:
    January 8, 2009 at 9:02 am

    Fabulous idea, and of course flawlessly classy execution.

    Reply
  12. 12
    C says:
    January 8, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    Brilliant idea! Now what am I going to do with my stack of wrapping paper, bows, and the like?? :)

    Reply
  13. 13
    Mandy says:
    January 8, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    That is adorable girl!

    Reply
  14. 14
    Jennette says:
    January 8, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    It really is lovely, but when you sign a book the person can’t return it – and I have heard that new parents often receive several copies of the same book. Maybe you could have a sheet of blank stickers to sign and put on the wrapping instead?

    Reply
  15. 15
    The Dutchess of Kickball says:
    January 8, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    That’s great!

    Reply
  16. 16
    Katie says:
    January 8, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    Oh my gosh, that is WAYYYYY too cute! Starring this idea! THANKS! :)

    Reply
  17. 17
    Heidi says:
    January 8, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    I think that’s the perfect wrap for a baby shower. Your gift looks adorable.

    Reply
  18. 18
    Emily says:
    January 8, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    This is FABULOUS. Love it. I hate wasting money on wrapping paper- why is it so damn expensive?

    Reply
  19. 19
    Kelli says:
    January 8, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    What a great idea! How do you come up with these things? I will have to use this from now on.

    Reply
  20. 20
    Mrs. McB says:
    January 8, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    Very cute! I love doing things like that. :) Great idea for a baby gift.

    Reply
  21. 21
    Katie says:
    January 8, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Wow girl!

    That is the true meaning of ‘gift wrapping’!!! and I love the blankie you choose…you are too fashionable sometimes for your own good – it makes me so jealous :)

    Reply
  22. 22
    LJK says:
    January 8, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    Absolutely adorable! Now I just need one of my friends to get knocked up!

    Reply
  23. 23
    Kristi says:
    January 8, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    So cute!! What a great idea and something that I am sure any expectant mom would appreciate.

    Reply
  24. 24
    gk says:
    January 8, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    you are a genius :) this is so stinkin’ cute! may have to “borrow” this idea like I did your ornament balls on photo shelves – love your flair for design and creativity! – kellsey

    Reply
  25. 25
    the mrs. says:
    January 8, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    Great idea!

    Reply
  26. 26
    Janelle says:
    January 8, 2009 at 11:38 pm

    Way to “wrap green”

    Reply
  27. 27
    blondie42107 says:
    January 9, 2009 at 1:23 am

    Sweet!

    Reply
  28. 28
    Danielle says:
    January 9, 2009 at 1:31 am

    So creative! Love the idea! The present looked great!

    Reply
  29. 29
    june@craftyniche says:
    January 9, 2009 at 10:42 am

    What a great idea! Will have the do this for the next gift. :)

    Reply
  30. 30
    de'amor says:
    January 9, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    Awesome Idea!!!!

    Reply
  31. 31
    Kelli says:
    January 9, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    OK, so reading through your blog I realized you traveled to Columbus for a get together. Can I come next time?

    Reply
  32. 32
    Liza says:
    January 10, 2009 at 1:44 am

    OMG, what an awesome idea!! Going to have to steal that one for sure!

    Reply
  33. 33
    Leigh says:
    January 28, 2009 at 1:52 am

    I borrowed some inspiration from you: http://leedawn82.blogspot.com/2009/01/all-wrapped-up.html

    Thanks for the great idea!

    Reply
  34. 34
    Desiree says:
    June 17, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    I just found your blog from This Young House and I love this idea! I too hate wasting money on wrapping paper and cards that both get thrown away the second you’re out the door – I can’t believe I never thought of this! Well done!

    Reply
  35. 35
    G+D says:
    June 21, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    Hi Desiree–so happy to have you as a new reader! Glad you liked this post!

    Reply

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