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Six Practical Ways to Reuse Gift-Wrapping Paper

Flatten clean gift wrap for reuse, and turn offcuts into book covers, decorations or small gift wraps. Check local recycling rules for coated, glittery or tape-covered paper.

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Gift wrap left after unwrapping often has another use if it is clean and in good condition. Based on IKEA's upcycling suggestions, this guide covers selecting, reusing and sorting the paper. The cover is a finished wrapping example, not a recycling-process photo.

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1. Open the paper carefully and inspect it. Remove tape and string gently. Set aside paper that is wet, food-stained, mouldy or otherwise unsuitable for reuse.
2. Store large pieces flat. Smooth fold lines gently by hand, sort by size and place clean dry sheets in a document folder or shallow box. Do not try to iron the paper.
3. Rewrap small gifts first. Use the largest clean sections for small boxes or objects that do not need a whole new roll. Fold damaged edges inward when appropriate.
4. Make a notebook cover or decorate a box. Measure the surface before trimming useful offcuts. Avoid putting adhesive directly on valuable books or original documents.
5. Cut decorative shapes into a garland. String together stars or triangles for an occasional decoration, taking care with scissors. Keep small pieces and cords out of young children's reach.
6. Check local disposal rules for leftovers. Coating, foil, glitter and adhesive tape may affect whether wrapping paper is accepted for paper recycling. Do not assume every sheet belongs in paper recycling; follow your municipality's instructions.

IKEA SpainCraft and DIY with recycled boxes, gift wrapping paper, tins or bottles ↗Official article suggests reusing intact wrapping paper, garlands, covers for notebooks/books/boxes and decorative offcuts. This article adds conservative handling and local-disposal cautions.Wikimedia CommonsFile: Gift wrapping with long white silk ribbon.jpg ↗Photo by W.carter, CC BY 4.0 license on file page; illustrative finished gift wrap, not a reuse demonstration.Wikimedia CommonsCommons: Reusing content outside Wikimedia/technical ↗Hotlink permission and separately applicable attribution requirements checked directly.

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