I have a confession, I hoard gift wrap. When I see a pretty print, I can’t walk away. I probably have 50 rolls at home (I find them at HomeGoods, Marshalls and TJ Maxx), so you better believe I have found awesome uses for them beyond wrapping gifts.
- Keeping surfaces safe from little artists– when we are doing an art project that is messy, I love either covering the table with wrapping paper or putting it on the ground to catch any spills. I also like changing it up with a fun print for a pop of color and change of decor. Big bonus: toss the mess into the recycling bin once done!
We did a crayon sorting and melting activity. The paper made for easy clean up! - Photo Background– whether you are a blogger looking for some fun backgrounds for your posts or if you are throwing a birthday party and want to set up a photo booth with a popping backdrop, gift wrap is your answer. Here are some examples:
- Wall-papering furniture– if you want to add some color to a piece of furniture (armoire, bookcase or shadow box) without the commitment of painting or real wall paper, use wrapping paper! It’s so easy to do and when you are over it you just pull it off!
How cute is this distressed arrow shelf for their Tsum Tsum’s? - Decor– whether you want to use it as a mat for a frame or use it as the picture in the frame, this is a great option to play with some patterns and print. I had a huge stack of photo booth prints that I wanted to frame. I used a huge fame from Ikea and covered it with back and white striped wrapping paper and the. Added the pictures. It’s a fun addition to the playroom.
Yup, we kept this photo booth in business - Party Table covering– I’ve used black or Kraft paper gift wrap as a runner at a dinner table and written on it with chalk marker. It’s much more inexpensive than buying a chalk “runner” and works just as well in my opinion. Also, if you are using smaller tables for a party, you can cover them with paper and incorporate it into your party decor. Check out the tables I covered for a Valentine’s Day cookie decorating party. Again, a bonus was peeling off the paper that was covered in frosting and sprinkles for an easy cleanup.
Also, one I did not include in the five uses above, is wrapping flowers. If you are taking flowers to a friend, give the boring clear cellophane a boot and use one of your fun prints. Tie it off with some raffia ribbon and you are set!
I feel a organizing gift wrap post coming on with my 50 rolls! Ha!
With love,
Shahla
So cute! Where do you get your wrapping paper from? I love the black and white stripes.
Thanks so much, Christine! I get them all from HomeGoods/Marshalls/TJ Maxx. I literally leave with a roll each time, haha!!
I love this! I never would have thought to use wrapping paper in these five ways. Thank you for sharing!
Perfect! Thanks for stopping by, Laura! xo
These are such wonderful ideas! I don’t know why I haven’t thought of these before! I have been looking for something as a nice backdrop for blog pick. Now I know exactly what to use. Thanks so much for sharing Shahla!
Yay! Thanks so much for stopping by, Dominique!!
Brilliant…I have never even thought of using wrapping paper as picture backgrounds or table covers or any of these, really. Love this!
Thanks so much, Deena!!
Light bulb moment! :Love the ideas. Why didn’t I think of that?!
Haha! Thanks Amanda!
Great ideas! This makes me feel less guilty about buying wrapping paper, because now I have some new uses for it!!
Haha, you are a girl after my own heart, Jennifer!!! Thanks!!
I especially love the photo backdrop and the flower wrapping ideas! So much fun, I never would have thought of these!
Thank you for stopping by, Annie!
Such neat ideas!! I love the photo backdrop – definitely using that one!
Thanks Ashley!!
I was just thinking I need to cover my kids’ art table because of all the stickers and marker mess. What a great idea to use the wrapping paper. I also love the photo background idea. Too cute!
We have stuck on stickers on our tables too haha! Thanks so much, Kim!!
Hat great ideas!! I never would have thought about using it as a backdrop for photos, but such a clever idea! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks so much, Amanda! XO
Such cute ideas – and super cute paper! I never have wrapping paper anymore (except x-mas) because y kids get so many darn gift bags I have a huge collection! Your post makes me want to run out and buy ALL the cute paper!!
Haha!! Thanks Lauren! XO
What great ideas! Especially with blogging and taking pictures! Thanks!
Thanks so much for reading!!
I love ALL of these ideas!! Now I want wrapping paper! (We use newspaper or kraft paper so I never have any in the house…)
Haha!! Thanks for reading! xo
LOVE ALL OF THESE IDEAS!
Yay! Thanks so much!
Such genius ideas!! I love using it as backdrop! I just may have to get that a try this holiday.
Great! Thanks so much for reading!
OMG you are so creative! loooooove these ideas! definitly going to use them! Thank you!
Yay!! Glad you like them!! Thanks so much for stopping by!
I LOVE the idea of using it as a table cover for art areas and photo backgrounds. I had never thought about that before! Thanks for sharing.
Awesome! Thanks for reading!
I hoard gift wrap from tjmaxx too! They always have the cutest ones. I used a couple rolls as table coverings too for my sons birthday. Made clean up so easy! I hadn’t thought to use it for photo backdrops tho. Seems like such a duh! Thanks for the ideas!!
Haha glad I am not alone!! They really do!! Thank you for reading! xo
Love these ideas! I always swoon over pretty prints but never buy them. Maybe I will now!
Thanks Lauren!! Haha glad I may have brought you over to wrapping paper dark side! XO
LOVE this list! I’ll be pinning for later. Where is your favorite place to get cute wrapping paper that isn’t super expensive?
Thanks Val! HomeGoods, Marshalls, TJMaxx…I literally cannot step into one of these stores without buying wrapping paper haha!
You are my pinterest goals. For real, so many cute ideas!
You are always the nicest! XO Thanks for reading
Wow I love these ideas! Now I have a reason and inspiration to hoard wrapping paper too! Definitely going to try some of these tips. Thank you!
Yay! Cheers to all my wrapping paper hoarders!! hehe!! Thanks for reading, Angela!
Love the photo background idea and the flower wrap! I love Marshalls for wrapping paper! It’s too cute to pass up, haha.
Thanks for reading, Sheila! I can’t either!! haha!
You are SO creative!! I love all of these ideas, and honestly had not ever even considered using wrapping paper like this. My favorite is using it as a photo backdrop — genius!
You are the kindest! Thank you!! I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment, Aimee!!