Disclaimer: We received this product free of charge for the purpose of this review but all thoughts and opinions are our own.
I love receiving a beautifully wrapped gift, especially one that has been wrapped in a creative way with lots of ribbons and extra decorations. It also pains me to rip the paper so I always take care unwrapping it and have been known to reuse the paper and ribbons if they are especially nice!
I always put a lot of thought into my gift wrapping, the right gift wrap depends on a number of things including the recipient’s taste as well as the occasion the gift is for. I am also very conscious of waste, most gift wrap can’t be recycled as it has a plastic coating, foil or glitter on it, so I am always on the lookout for more sustainable options that still have the WOW factor with them.
I was therefore really pleased to be given the opportunity to work with Curlicue who make beautiful eco-friendly sustainable gift wrap and accessories. All Curlicue products are plastic-free, vegan and made in the UK and the fun designs are created by independent artists and illustrators.
The company was founded by Hema Stewart who was frustrated by the lack of eco friendly gift wrapping products available and set about creating her own. It took 3 years to create affordable wrapping paper made from 100% recycled paper and printed with vegetable inks that could be recycled with household recycling and Curlicue was launched in 2019. All the products are made in the UK, meaning they have a lower carbon footprint and the company support British businesses by sourcing all partner products from UK manufacturers.
Now the children are back at school there’s lots of party invites arriving and I have been enjoying matching the Curlicue wrapping paper to the birthday boys and girls.
The Dino-roars wrapping paper is perfect for dinosaur fans young and old. Featuring a selection of dinosaurs on a dark background the paper was too nice to throw away after my son unwrapped his presents, so I’ve been cutting the dinosaurs out to use on cards and for crafts with my children!
Stars At Dusk is suitable for any occasion and can be teamed with the Stars at Dawn print for co-ordinating presents. Add a golden ribbon for the WOW factor.
Sporting Legends is perfect for any sport fan and features a selection of sports including cycling, weightlifting, volleyball, golf and dance.
Unicorns are popular with the girls at the minute so they loved the Sprinkles of Magic paper with the cute pink and purple maned unicorns.
Each sheet is 70cm x 50cm and folds satisfyingly around your gift, the reverse side of the paper is marked with squares to help when cutting the paper and as the paper is nice and strong it cuts easily without tearing.
With matching gift tags Curlicue paper offers a sustainable option without sacrificing style or quality. There are plenty of fun prints for every occasion, giving you the opportunity to make an eco-friendly swap without breaking the bank.
Available in packs of 3 or 5 sheets:
3 sheets – £6.75 (£2.25 per sheet)
5 sheets – £9.75 (£1.95 per sheet)
Postage is £3.95 and free over £30
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