Reusable Gift Wrap Inspiration

Reusable gift wrap is a wonderful way to give more sustainable gifts and have a zero waste Christmas.

And there are all sorts of simple ways to use reusable gift wrap for both

beautifully minimalist wrapping
AND bright, bold, super fun gift wrapping for kids.

So if you are looking for reusable gift wrap inspiration check out the 20 fabulous examples I have here.

You will also find simple tutorials on how to do traditional Japanese furoshiki cloth gift wrapping.

I do hope you find gift wrapping inspiration for all your gift list in this collection. Don't forget to bookmark or save the post for later.

Classic Furoshiki Gift Wrap

Classic furoshiki cloth gift wrap is a square of soft linen that you fold around the present and knot ...

Cloth Gift Wrap & Twine

If you struggle to master the furoshiki knot simple cloth gift wrap is also beautiful tied with twine ...

This is a lovely example of just how pretty cloth gift wrap can look with the plainest string ...

Small Cloth Wrapped Gifts

It maybe more zero waste - and easier - to try and bundle a few gifts but with the right fabric a simple paperback can look beautiful ...

And other small gifts can look super sweet with a classic furoshiki knot ...

Cloth Gift Wrap & Berries

You can easily add any seasonal berries you can find in the garden or park to cloth gift wrap ...

Or you could slip tiny bunches of berries & foliage into the wrap ...

Christmas Pine Cones

If you love pine cone Christmas decorations you can also add pine cones to your reusable gift wrap with just a twist of florist's wire ...

Seasonal Cloth Gift Wrap

To make our reusable gift wrap as sustainable as possible we can just add whatever natural trimmings are available in that season. These simple seed heads work wonderfully for a subtle minimalist look ...

Bright White Wrapping

Reusable gift wrap does not have to be all subtle and subdued. Bright white cloth looks stand out smart at Christmas and on birthdays ...

Striking Prints

Very simple bold prints also look super stunning on white cloth.

This striking example is a pre-cut furoshiki cloth but you could create similar with leaf prints on plain fabric

Simply Red Wrapping

Very simple red and white print fabric works wonderfully for Christmas gift wrap ...

Bold & Bright Wrapping

But you really can use any printed fabric you love to get the look you want with your reusable gift wrap.

The examples below are pre-cut furoshiki cloths - so pricey - but if you are doing Christmas on a budget you can pick up all sorts of fabulous fabric ends cheaply ...

Tea Towel Wrapping

Or for instantly reusable wrapping you can use tea towels!!

These gift wrap ideas show just how much fun you can have wrapping kids Christmas gifts with reusable gift wrapping cloth ...

Pretty Pastel Wrapping

It is key to remember that we don't have to fork out to buy new fabric. It is obviously much more sustainable to use any old fabric we have.

And all sorts of styles - like these pretty pastels - can look lovely ...

Simple Furoshiki Tutorial

If you are not super crafty and are still feeling daunted by cloth wrapping, do check out the step-by-step furoshiki tutorial below ...

Reusable Gift Bag For Kids

Alternatively you can make these very easy reusable gift bags for kids.

Reused every year they can become a beautifully valuable part of our family Christmas traditions ...

You can easily size up and down this simple reusable Christmas sack ...

Or make these pretty reusable gift wallets for delicate gifts ...

Reusable Bottle Bag

Gifting bottles can be a wonderfully sustainable way to support more local small scale producers.

This award winning gin from my dad's home village has become a key fixture on our family gift list as has wine from tiny Welsh vineyards in Ceredigon and Montgomeryshire.

So super simple reusable gift bags for bottles are another lovely way to weave more sustainable wrapping into family gift giving traditions.