7 Genius $0 Gift Bag Filler Ideas (When You’re Out of Tissue Paper!)
Turn ordinary gift bags into high-end presentations using these 7 genius $0 filler hacks!
My Top 7 Gift Bag Filler Ideas
If you are looking for creative gift bag filler ideas, you have come to the right place! Have you ever run out of tissue paper when the present is already inside the bag and you’re ready to head to the party? Before you get frustrated with the no gift bag filler, look around your home for a tissue paper alternative! I love finding “trash to treasure” solutions. Here are my favorite 7 genius gift bag filler ideas that cost $0 and look even more creative and high-end than traditional tissue paper!
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Why I Always Decorate My Own Gift Bags
Before we get to the filler, I want to share my gift bag secret. I rarely use a plain gift bag or a gift bag that is not embellished with decorative accents. To get that boutique, high-end look on a budget, I love to decorate the bags customized for each recipient! For the bags you see in my videos, I take a simple, affordable gift bags and add my own flair with things like ribbon, flowers, rhinestones, or leftover decorations and reused items. They are unique and no two gift bags look the same unless I am making a set. By coordinating the bag’s decor with the gift bag filler, you create a beautiful, cohesive gift that looks like it cost $20 at a specialty shop.
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7 Genius Gift Bag Filler Ideas
In my latest video, I show how to use seven different household items as a gift bag filler. Each of these provides great volume and a unique texture.
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The Decorative Napkin: Use Dollar Tree or different color napkins to turn ordinary napkins into a perfect tissue paper substitute.
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Coffee Filters: These create a beautiful, ruffled “peony” look that is so sophisticated.
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Wrapping Paper Fan: Use leftover pieces of wrapping paper to create a stiff, dramatic topper.
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Tulle or Netting: This provides an airy, “wedding-style” elegance that is reusable.
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Curling Ribbon: A “nest” of colorful curls adds a fun, festive pop to any bag.
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A Giant Bow: Go big! One oversized bow can fill the entire opening of a bag.
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The Plushie: My favorite and it is an additional gift! Use a small stuffed animal as a “2-in-1” gift and filler.
A High-End Look for $0
Using these gift bag filler alternatives isn’t just a lifesaver when you’re in a pinch; it’s also a more sustainable and creative way to give. It shows the recipient you put extra thought into the presentation.
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