Have you ever felt bad throwing away all that pretty wrapping paper after opening gifts?

I think we all have.

What a waste of some of the prettiest papers around, right?

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I found this DIY Pyramid paper pouch idea on Pinterest.

These DIY gift pouches are cheap and easy, you really cant go wrong with this DIY project.

Patchwork Paper Origami Gift Boxes

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DIY gift wrapping is my favorite thing in the world.

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These lidded origami gift boxes are based on a traditional Japanese design to which added a patchwork paper twist.

I used ribbon on some and wrapping paper on others.

This DIY Christmas project is perfect for filling up table space at a large gathering.

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These paper pockets are a cute and easy way to hold napkins and utensils.

(Leftover washi tape is perfect for this project!)

All of this ends the minute I enter my own house.

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The craziest Christmas decorating I do is probably putting up a tree with colored twinkle lights.

Out of control, right?

Well, thats why Ive decided to put a little more effort into my decorating this year.

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I wanted decorations that were totally Christmas-worthy but could also be used year-round.

These DIY ball ornaments are incredibly cheap and easy to make.

These DIY Christmas balls are recycled and amazing!

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Wrapping Paper Placemats

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I recently helped my mom decorate 3 DIY holiday themed tables for a Christmas banquet.

My favorite one was the wintery woodland themed table.

to add some depth and interest to this table, I decided placemats were needed.

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But, on a small budget, I needed to find something reasonably priced.

So, wrapping paper did the trick.

I found this great woodgrain wrapping paper at Target.

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You cant go wrong with this DIY table setting, it will enhance any decor.

I love those simple DIY ideas that just make somethingsomuch better.

Case in point: turning plain white serving trays into festive holiday serving trays!

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I just lined them and they looked amazing!

when you land your bows cut and ready to assemble, you could use the tutorial here.

They are so adorable and easy to make that I thought I would share them with you.

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Remove the ornament topper.

Using a funnel insert a couple of tablespoons of faux snow into the base of the ornament.

Now trim your scraps into 1/2 x 6 strips.

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Continue rolling and inserting paper until you fill your ornament.

Allow some of you rolled paper to unroll.

My favorite ideas involved using a very underutilized item in my house….my paper shredder.

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Leftover Wrapping Paper Ornament

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Wrapping Paper Baskets

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Giant Gift Rosettes

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DIY Wrapping Paper Bunting

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