Eco Chic Gift Wrapping

I have always been the type of girl who spens serious money on expensive, luscious wrapping papers and ribbons. And in a way, all the effort and money is just down the drain when the paper is torn off and discarded. Not to mention all the trees that had to be cut. On the internet, there are many great ideas on how to turn scrap paper (e.g. like pages from a book of sheet music, comics books, maps, calendars, magazines, etc.) into unique wrapping paper or use furoshiki (Japanese wrapping art) made of scarves, handkerchiefs, vintage trimmings, etc. So, this year I gave it a try and used some old magazines and calendars for wrapping my Christmas gifts.

Here are some of my favourite ideas on how to use scrap pieces of paper in an amazingly creative way:
Boak Art
Martha Stewart