I love the pretty, sparkly wrapping paper that starts showing up during the holidays. Of course, the oh-so-pretty paper usually ends up on the floor and then in the trash after its unwrapping. This year I'm considering saving scraps of wrapping paper that I can reuse for next year. This saves money and is eco-friendly. I know my Mom has used this method in the past with success. Here is an interesting article I found on ideas for Christmas Recycling.

Tip #2: Leftover wrapping paper can also be used to create holiday paper garland as flickr member, db 1920, has done here. Very cute.