Elsmore gathers the brown paper from Amazon packages to wrap gifts. Jam Press “I have used brown paper as wrapping paper for a couple of years now, as it is easily recyclable and much better for ...

Susan Petty unfurls a roll of red kraft paper and lays a long, flat chocolate bar on it. ... Local artist offers tips for wrapping pretty packages Houston Chronicle Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

Create DIY wrapping paper that wows! This easy tutorial shows you how to make unique, impactful gift wrap for any occasion. It’s budget friendly, too. Skills Required: Beginner. You’ll be ...

The wrapping itself can also be a cost that adds up quickly. If you choose to wrap gifts in brown paper and use simple twine to tie them, it can give them a rustic look while also saving money.

FILE - This Sept. 4, 2012 file photo released by Starpix shows actor Geoffrey Rush at the New York premiere of Sycamore Entertainment Group's "The Eye of the Storm," hosted by Qantas Airlines ...

Owner of University Place shipping business The Mail Room Gift & Ship Co. offers top tips for holiday season, ... Don’t wrap boxes in brown paper. “Most package sorting is done by machines.

It’s easy to get in the Christmas spirit with gift wrap decorated with dozens of grinning Santas. More to make you smile? The 55-square-foot roll is only $2.50!