How To Wrap a Gift With a Gift

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Wrapping a gift in a gift is always fun. Besides, it's depressing to see colorful wrapping paper in the trash

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You can take a junky old planter like this one that I found at a thrift store for a dollar.

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Fix it up with a little bit of acrylic paint and it is as good as new.

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Stuff your planter with the real gift and add some extra little things like candy, packing straw and plastic flowers (for color).

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Once the recipient unwraps the gift they can put a real flower or plant in the planter.
This is not only a great way to cut down on waste but also make gift giving a little more exciting this season.

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