Video: Marki Williams If you’re looking for a cheap, eco-friendly gift wrap that works for any occasion, kraft paper (sometimes called brown packing paper, craft paper, or sack paper) is a great ...

brown paper wrapped present with ribbon and gingerbread tag on it. crayons, brown bag, scissors and a marker on a countertop. collage of brown bag being cut to make it flat paper.

Blakley, who started gift wrapping in the fourth grade, spent 10 years in Hamilton County 4-H, winning grand champion ribbons for her perfectly creased, gift-wrapped entries.

The wrapping itself can also be a cost that adds up quickly. If you choose to wrap gifts in brown paper and use simple twine to tie them, it can give them a rustic look while also saving money.