Kendra Brea Cooper
Here are 10 creative ways to wrap those gifts. "What if we opened ourselves up to the gift? As of containers of futures, packages of potential, gifting reciprocity daily? No longer a privatized marketplace of taking. Instead, the socialized commonplace of giving" - Paths Toward Utopia.
Sewing patterns can be found pretty much anywhere-in a bin at a thrift shop, your granny's attic, or the bottom of your sewing bin. They make interesting wraps, and they're great for larger gifts.
Threadbanger offers a wide range of videos for your DIY life. Here's a step by step video to watch when it's time to wrap.
The best way to wrap and recycle is to wrap a gift in a gift. You can also knit a dishcloth or a wide scarf if you're feeling extra crafty-or can find slivers of free time.
Cut up some old magazines to make that perfect bow to top it all off. It's sweet, smart, and responsible.
Find an old comic at a second hand shop, or the Sunday funnies, and wrap your gift up. It's colourful and eye catching.
Find some colourful scrap fabric in a bin or at a second hand shop and wrap your gift in this forever usable material. A nice scarf will work well also.
Wrap it up in an old shirt, or even better, stencil up an old t-shirt for an extra surprise. It can be all crafty and all thoughtful.
Recycled boxes are a great way to store gifts and re-create something new. You probably have plenty of cardboard in the recycling bin, so take the recycling into your own hands.
Old maps are easy to find and they make beautiful pieces of wrapping paper. They're a reminder of the wider world around you.
The trusty ol' paper bag is perfect for the last minute too-drunk-too-lazy holiday person like me. It deserves a place on the list.
Pop culture and all that ideology sitting in the blind spot. Also crafts.
