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Whilepacking away delicate ornamentsand other holiday decor, wrap up the fragile items in some used wrapping paper.
Plus, by reusing tissue paper in this way, your supply just refreshes itself every year.
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Want more design inspiration?
Allow them to tear, cut, fold, crumple, and let their imaginations run wild.
The possibilities are endless, for both child and adult crafts.
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Curate the designs and colors inside, and consider adding some design elements to the outside, too.
But dont use it as tissue paper itself, as it could look too wrinkled and disheveled.
Add a fresh piece of tissue at the top for visual appeal.
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Because it is so thin and made of lower-quality fibers, it is prone to decay.
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