Don't toss that gift wrap and tissue paper in the trash. Instead, use these eco-friendly craft ideas to recycle and reuse it -- you'll help the environment and save money on new supplies.

Cut wrap into triangles, stick them to seam binding, and display for your New Year's shindig.

Wrap recycled tin cans to store pencils, pens, and scissors.

Shred discarded wrapping and tissue paper and use as packaging or shipping material.

Cut a rectangle from an old cereal box and glue on the wrap. Punch a hole in the top and add a string tassel for extra decoration. 

Make decorative box labels out of used wrapping paper, and color-code them by subject.

Too pretty to recycle? Hang decorative wrapping paper on the wall for a graphic touch.

Wrap your favorite tomes with gift wrap. They'll be protected from weathering and scratches, and they'll look pretty on a shelf.

Cut strips and wrap around your reusable flatware for your next cookout or dinner party.

Use leftover pretty prints for greeting and thank-you cards. Simply glue undamaged squares to clean cardboard.

Is it salvageable? Iron unripped, untaped paper on low heat, roll it back on the tube, and use it again next year!