The trick is to decorate and wrap with items already found in your house. In other words, use stuff which is currently destined for the garbage instead of going out and buying brand new objects to toss out. Prove to yourself that you are truly an environmentalist. This year don't use ANY commercially produced wrapping items. Bows Make shiny bows from potato chip bags.
Cards Make cards from scrap paper and cereal boxes.
Gift Tags Instead of buying them, write directly on the wrapping paper with a black marker. Make your own by cutting old cards with pinking shears, punching a hole in the corner, and tying together with string. Write the name and a little note on the inside. Ornaments Make ornaments from old Christmas cards. Instead of buying these relatively expensive items so that you can hang ornaments on the tree, try making your own out of spiral notebook wire or paper clips.