This post has nothing to do with this barn door, but the picture of my real reason for posting isn't too charming...just a good idea.
Oh, and I really don't use that expression!
Last week as my husband and I were packing stuff up for an antique show, he automatically grabbed newspaper to wrap with. Oh nooooo, I hate using newspaper. I don't like the feel and the newsprint often rubs off on the item or my hands.
Now I'm all for recycling, so our newspaper has a place to go.
Back to my story.
I did have some tissue paper, but that can get a bit pricey when using a lot (and I hoard the pretty stuff).
Well, it was then that I had a light bulb moment.....
old wrapping paper!
I think we all have paper that we once used, don't like any more, etc. and it just sits around collecting dust.
Point in case.....this paper my son wanted to use last Christmas. He still doesn't get it that the paper needs to match the decor?!
It works great for wrapping (I would have reversed it and had the white show), but I didn't want to even go there with Michael.
Also, for those of us who ship packages, this makes great stuffing, and even great to wrap an ugly box.
You can also find wrapping paper (especially Christmas) at just about every thrift store.....cheap!
I also buy wallpaper at the thrift store to wrap with....it's nice and sturdy.
Here's a box I shipped out today:
Now why didn't I think of this sooner, or before I donated all those rolls of paper collected through the years?
Have a happy Thursday!
Go green....recycle
Susie
