You’re not the only one who is looking forward to opening presents on Christmas day… it can get very exciting until you realise you have to wrap presents for all your friends and family first! Some people are master wrappers and possess hacks to make their gifts stand out from the rest. 

In the past, you might have noticed how some people wrap them perfectly with no excess paper or tape sticking out, or even no lumps of wrapping paper bulging out whatsoever.

But for those who struggle with wrapping and need some assistance, don't worry we’ve got you! In this blog, we explain how to wrap Christmas presents in the most eco-friendly way! 
 

It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas

We all dread the aftermath of torn wrapping paper. No one dares to stand up, just so they avoid tape sticking to their new Christmas socks and garments. So, to determine who is responsible to clean up, there’s always a quick round of rock, paper, scissors. 

Although Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a stash of beautifully wrapped gifts tucked under the tree, many people wrap their presents in paper made with shiny foil and glitter, which can’t be recycled, so it’s going to have to be binned. However, paper is widely recyclable. 

A study has found that people in Britain will go through 110 million rolls of wrapping paper over the festive holidays. That works out at around 4-5 rolls per household. That’s some crazy numbers! 


 

Why you’ll love our wrapping paper…we have the best recyclable wrapping paper! 

Sometimes simple is the way forward, it’s not always about the glitter and unique designs! Keeping this mindset will help you save money and become eco-friendly. After all, it’s all going to be ripped to shreds anyway. 

Here at The Chuckling Cheese Company, we’re all about gifts for any occasion and we always look to ensure Christmas is celebrated perfectly. Our gorgeous gift wrap is made from traditional brown craft paper (which means it’s eco-friendly!) so it is simple, plain but so effective! For some items such as bottles and bundles, our gift wrap is made from cellophane, which is fully compostable and the best recyclable wrapping paper. Made all-natural, decorated with our very own classic burgundy ribbon!

Get your gifts wrapped by professionals

Here at The Chuckling Cheese Company, you can add our bespoke gift wrap to your online and in-store purchases. Choose our gift wrap services and your items will be gift wrapped and tied tight with a lovely, silky burgundy bow by our professionals here at The Chuckling Cheese Company. 

What makes our gift wrap services so unique is that you can also get a handwritten gift message added to your order, making them the perfect straight-to-the-door gift for any occasion. 

Getting your gifts professionally wrapped can save you a lot of time!

We know the holiday season can often be overwhelming. From sorting the Christmas tree and decorations to gift wrapping, the to-do list can mount up. However, our online gift-wrapping services can help you from start to finish. Just simply, pick your gift and the wrap and we’ll do the rest so you can get back to focusing on what you need to do to ensure the Christmas celebrations go smoothly. 

It’s stress free! 

Wrapping can be fun, yet also very stressful. You might be stressing about which wrapping paper to use for each person, or ensuring you wrap the gift perfectly to ensure there are lumps or bumps. So why not let us take the stress out of it all for you?


 

Don’t forget to add a lovely gift tag to add the finishing touch! (That can be re-used!) 

Not only do we provide a number of gifts for any occasion, as well as gift wrapping, but we also offer a range of unique oak gift tags that make the ideal gift decoration for any special celebration. Whether it’s Christmas, a loved one’s birthday, or Valentine's day, you name it our oak gift tags add the perfect finishing touch to your gift. 

Each gift tag has been handcrafted and cut out using a precision laser to deliver a unique gift tag that will make your presents stand out from the crowd. Traditional paper tags are always thrown away, and so the best part about our oak gift tags is that they can be reused or kept as keepsakes. (Saving you money as well as making gifts stylish and elegant!) 

You can wrap presents without using wrapping paper 

You might be thinking how would you do that? To wrap presents in the most eco-friendly way you would need to swap the materials around. Why not think about swapping glittered and printed wrapping paper with an alternative like a piece of cotton that can be washed and reused.

Cut a piece of cotton and wrap up your present(s), and then use cotton rope and or even a lovely bow to keep the present secure which ensures your gift is presented with a rustic aesthetic. It’s how people used to wrap their gifts ready for Christmas centuries ago!

Fabric gift wrapping is the perfect way to wrap Christmas gifts

Not only can you reuse your cut pieces next year, but you’ve already saved the planet by not stuffing your recycling bin with wrapping paper. Wrapping your loved one's gifts with a lovely piece of cotton, tied with a bow and decorated with something such as pine cones will really add a Christmassy touch. You don’t need non-recyclable, printed wrapping paper with glitter (that gets everywhere), just wrap your gifts and use natural items to decorate them such as mistletoe, berries, pinecones, or rosemary, or anything Christmassy to make it extra special! 

What you will need - The alternatives 

Wrapping Paper - Reusable fabric gift wrap 

Sticky Tape - Twisted cotton rope 

Gift Tags - Our oak gift toppers

3 Reasons to switch to fabric wrapping 

Saves us time 

For some, gift wrapping can be a daunting task and it can be time-consuming if it’s your first time. We’ve all been in that situation where Christmas is the next morning and it’s only an hour until midnight and you’re still standing at your table wrapping all your gifts for your friends and relatives. 

But, wrapping gifts can be quick and easy, and even fun! All you need is some cloth and some ribbon. With a fabric gift bag, it’s even easier. Just place your gift inside and pull the strings on the side and it’s done. You won’t be scrambling around your home to find an extra pair of scissors, tape, and the things you need to get the presents wrapped. Especially when you’ve lost your roll of tape, or even worse… the end of it. 

Fabric gift wrapping is ideal for awkward shapes

Let’s be honest, not all presents come in regular shapes and sizes to make gift wrapping easy. Sometimes they come in awkward shapes that make the task even more stressful. How many times have you scratched your head trying to figure out how you would wrap it? Or having to restart because you forced a piece of the wrapping paper and it ended up making a rip? 

Just cut a piece of fabric large enough so it wraps the entire present and ties it with a ribbon, it will not matter because you can keep it and reuse it for occasions in the upcoming year and even Christmas next year. 

We all subconsciously know wrapping paper is not the best way to gift wrap. We always make sure we measure and cut out just enough for the present we are wrapping, so we ensure we don’t use too much as we’ll run out before buying more rolls. But with fabric wrapping you can cut out how large you like and it can be reused. 

Of course, it’s much kinder to the planet

Sustainable gifting is the first thing that comes to many people’s minds not only when you are looking to reduce plastic waste, but to also cut costs! Paper always seems as the neutral alternative, but not all wrapping paper can be recycled. 

Paper with glitter, metallic flakes, and plastic-printed designs cannot be recycled. So, wrapping with recyclable and biodegradable paper, or even fabric, is the perfect way to become more eco-friendly and it really does make a difference to the way you present your gifts at Christmas or any special occasion.