Red packets, also known as “hongbao,” are a traditional Chinese New Year custom that symbolizes good luck and prosperity. After the holidays are over, red packets pile up and go unused. Instead of throwing them away or letting them gather dust in your drawer, why not repurpose them? Some unique ways to use leftover red packets after the holidays. Red is a festive color that adds warmth and cheer to any room. You can use leftover red packets to create DIY decorations for your home or office. You cut out the designs on the front of each envelope and string them together to make a garland. Alternatively, you could fold the envelopes into origami shapes such as cranes or flowers, and display them in a vase. If you have a lot of unused red packets lying around after New Year celebrations end, consider using them as gift wrap for birthday gifts or other special occasions throughout the year. Remove any money inside (if there is any) and fold it neatly into an envelope shape before wrapping your present in it. Red packets come in all sizes tiny ones that fit only coins to larger ones that hold notes making them ideal for storing small items like jewelry or trinkets like buttons or spare change.

Make mini envelopes

If you’re interested in crafting projects that require smaller envelopes than normal sizes available at stores then using that extra red packet would be perfect. Cut off one side of each envelope along its edge so that it becomes an open rectangle shape with no top flap (leave two sides uncut). Fold it over itself twice so they line up evenly before gluing them together. Mini envelopes are useful for all sorts of things and are used for a variety of purposes. You could create your personalized thank-you notes or make small gift cards and place them inside the envelope for a unique touch. Some of the ones you receive each year may not be necessary for you. Any unused ang bao singapore donated to charity organizations that take monetary donations in envelopes. If you can help in any way, they will be grateful for any additional assistance you provide. Get creative with leftover red packets by using them as an art medium. Cut out shapes or designs from the envelopes and use them as stencils on paper or canvas surfaces to create your unique artwork.

Cutting off one end of a red packet will form an envelope-like shape that fits over the corner of a book’s pages without damaging them. The cover should be folded at least twice so there is enough space to insert the corner of the page into. Without the edge facing the reader, the book may slide around too much while reading. If you’re looking for something different than store-bought greeting cards, consider making personalized note cards using leftover red packets. Get creative with designs like cutting out flowers or hearts from other pieces of paper and gluing them onto the front before adding your message inside this certainly impress anyone receiving these special greeting cards.