OK, so I’m assuming that at this point, you’ve finished with your holiday shopping. If however, you’re anything like me, you are waiting until the last minute to wrap everything. Take note: wrapping gifts provides the perfect occasion for using all of those leftover pieces of paper, ribbon, yarn and various doodads that have been floating around your craft space for some time:

I love the idea of using old catalogues - even old Polaroids - as gift tags. All you need are scissors or a tag punch and some pretty ribbon or cotton string. See the original tutorial here, courtesy of Peapods.

There are so many ways to spice up even the simplest brown wrapping paper. How about huge pom-poms, made from leftover yarn and a piece of cardboard? See how to make one here, courtesy of Bugs and Fishes.

Does your craft stash ever include what's in your pantry? Using cereal boxes to wrap your gifts is eco-friendly and it adds a touch of humor to the holiday. See the original tutorial here, courtesy of Curbly.

Another great idea from Bugs and Fishes by Lupin. These gifts are meant to stand out, with letters cut from beautiful decorative papers. See the tutorial here.