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We have a post from last year on packaging candy in a paper bag. This is one of our favorite ways to wrap almost any small gift: Put it in a rustic paper sack, punch holes, tie tight with twine or ribbon, and slip in a branch or two of fresh greenery or holiday decorations to make it pretty.

• Old-Fashioned Candy Goodie Bags

Martha also has some good ideas -- we especially like the simple ribbon threaded through the top of the bag.

• Gift Bags at Martha Stewart
• More Old-Fashioned Gift Bags
• Embellished Gift Bags
Here are a few more good ideas for alternative food gift packaging.

• Wrap Your Gifts in a Dishtowel, Furoshiki-Style
• Reader Tip: Use Bakery Sheets for Wrapping Candy
• Questions for Allie: How Should I Package Food Gifts?
• Wrapping Homemade Candy

(Images: Faith Durand and Martha Stewart)