Don't Throw Out Leftover Parchment Paper—5 Ways to Reuse It Around the House

If you have a bunch of leftover parchment that you don't know what to do with, you aren't alone. While parchment paper is most popularly used for baking cookies and more, there are actually a ton of other unique ways to use including gift wrapping for the upcoming holiday season!

Let's jump right in to see the five ways you can use your parchment paper just in time for the holiday season.

Gift Wrapping

Not all gift wrap has to be fancy. Plus, it's the thought that counts, right? If you're looking to save some money for the holidays this year, you can totally use parchment paper as a gift wrap. Simply cut it in the shape that you want, wrap the gift up with some invisible tape and you're done.

And if you'd like for the gift to look more dressed up or fancy, you can write with a fun glitter-colored sharpie on it or add some sparkly bows on top. Now your gift wrapping will be done for the season.

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Placemats

For disposable placemats, you can use parchment paper on your outdoor or indoor tables. This is ideal for the kid's table on popular holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Now, you won't have to worry about spills or food stains ruining your nice table or gorgeous cloth placemats anymore. Say goodbye to messes and hello to cleanliness.

Cabinet and Drawer Liners

If you're used to cleaning your drawers or kitchen cabinets out once or twice a year and always are disgusted by how much dust and crumbs you find, here's your easy solution.

After cleaning out any drawers in your kitchen or office, simply line the drawers with parchment paper. Now, when you see the paper getting dirty, simply take up 5 seconds out of your day to cut up more paper and replace it.

Ironing

When you place a piece of parchment paper between your clothing item and your iron, this will help your clothing not get any hot water stains on it or burn marks that sometimes occur. Another perk?

It will help your clothing items become extra smooth and wrinkle-free so you can be out the door in no time.

Protecting Doors or Walls When Painting

If you're planning on doing some painting before loved ones and guests arrive during the holiday season this year, parchment paper can come in handy for you. Prepping your door frames or baseboards around where you plan on painting in your home is the trick to achieving impeccable results.

Say goodbye to paint splatters and splotches and hello to seamless results. Simply tape your parchment paper to the areas you need to protect, and you're done. You can also place some paper on the floor where you are painting to avoid getting any paint on your floors.