Un-Green Confession

I like wrapping paper.  I like using wrapping paper to wrap presents.

Now, sometimes I am feeling thrifty and I like to reuse materials we already have, like brown paper from brown paper bags that have been cut to lay flat.  And then I tie up the package with yarn.  Hey, "Brown paper packages tied up with string... These are a few of my favorite things!"  Sorry, I couldn't resist.

And sometimes, I think of doing things like making some reusable Santa Sacks.

But other times, I am not so thrifty or earth-friendly.

Today, I was at Hobby Lobby today on a work related errand, and I perused the aisle of Christmas wrapping paper.  Where have I been?  The have the most gorgeous wrapping paper!  I wanted some, badly.  One $8 roll has 100 square feet of potential.  (Call that a $5 roll if you print off one of the 40% off coupons from their website.)  They have the most enticing patterns, from playful, to modern, to sophisticated, you name it.  All in clean, crisp patterns.  Some I wanted for wallpaper!  I was kicking myself for already picking up 4 little rolls of wrapping paper from the Target dollar spot a few days ago.  One roll from Hobby Lobby would probably take care of everything I need to wrap this Christmas.  Seriously, if you like cool patterns, go check it out and get you some.

PS - After I inquired, the random Hobby Lobby worker dude said he thought it would probably go on sale in the next few weeks.  I might go back :)  Maybe I should have a gift wrapping business...