Reuse Your Greeting Cards
Two brothers, Jeff and Ron Methier, dont spend much on their birthday cards.
For the last 42 years,the men havepassed the same birthday card back and forth.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Ask one of these companies to help… Heres a guide toturning your cards into cute gift tags.
Look for multi-card packs, especially around the holidays, to reduce your per-card price.
Did you know?
Blank cards are usually far less expensive than cards specific to certain occasions.
While the selection is largely picked over by this point, the rock-bottom deals will make up for it.
confirm your printer inks full and get ready to findfree printable cards onlineas well as other items.
Pinterest offers a wealth offree printablesincluding gift tags, calendars and more.
Buzzfeed also put together a list of24 cute gift tagsyou can download and print out for free.
Use The Comics
Grab the Sunday comics out of the recycling bin and use them to wrap presents.
This old-fashioned technique adds a fun and playful touch while reusing paper.
If you have kids, let them add their artistic touches.
Need more ideas for DIY gift wrap?
Try these suggestions fromBuzzfeed.
Send E-cards
Why send a paper card when you’re free to send an e-card instead?
Check outBlue MountainorSomeecardsforfree e-cardsyou can send to friends and family members.
Gift bags are even easier to reuse, since theyre often in perfect condition.
Get some colored card stock from a craft store.
Then, get crafty.
you’ve got the option to often find rolls of gift wrap for just25 or 50 cents apiece.
Also look for gift bags, unused gift tags and more.
Your Turn: What are your money-saving tips for buying gift wrap and greeting cards?
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Kristen Pope is a freelance writer and editor in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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