Where to buy wrapping paper?

[Pico2]

Not just for Christmas, but that is the next event that will require it here. I normally buy from Tesco, because it is there. Can I do better without spending more or get the same quality & quantity for less elsewhere?

I just got some gorgeous paper from Matalan. Three 3metre rolls - one tartan, one with blue and red stags and one with gold stars - really traditional but with a cool twist! For 4 pounds you get 3 rolls of paper, 15 stag shaped gift tags and 3 spools of red curling ribbon. They're on 3 for 2 as well! Started wrapping today and nice quality too - not so thick that it repels sellotape (like the luxury m and s stuff I bought last year!) but not so thin that it rips. Looks very stylish IMO!

Ikea wrapping paper is really good.

I can clearly do better than Tesco then! Thanks.

I wasn't that struck on ikea's paper this year.

Wilko can have some nice bits. I haven't looked this year (because it's November), but last year their ribbon etc was decent.

Do you mean design or quality?

I think the last 4 pack i bought was about... 6 months ago ish.

It's quite thick and it's like brown paper with black patterns, it's nice.

Although the designs vary a lot every time i go.

The Christmas designs.

I used to buy expensive rolls from stationery shops. Now I just buy from Pennys/Primark. They have lovely designs if you get in there early enough and the gift bags are very good value also.

Ahh i see, i haven't seen them yet, we are going this week though so will have a gander!

I just bought that stag paper after you mentioned it ilovelamp2. Would never had thought of looking in matalan for some reason. Thanks.

I buy all the high quality but in the January sales. So usually around 10p a roll!

Oh no! I'm too late for that.

No problem Sheldon! I bought some fake holly wreaths from pound land today, chopped them up and tied onto parcels - looks fab! Feeling very Christmassy already.

I am really disappointed with the range of wrapping paper at Tesco's this year. I have bought mine from Matalan as I wanted tartan, they have 3 for 2 so I saved a little bit.

ilove

I just got some gorgeous paper from Matalan

Me too, I got the nutcracker one and was also eyeing up the stag, they had some really gorgeous things in there this year!! and it is great quality!

Ikea usually has excellent quality paper but I wasnt impressed with the deigns this year.

Got some lovely designs in aldi the other day, £1 a roll.

I also thought the IKEA range disappointing this year - dull shades of grey and pale pink/blues - not very Christmassy.
We have bought some nice packs from Aldi and they were good prices. Not opened them yet so cant comment on quality but I generally find their stuff good

I bought some from Smiths. They have a good range for all ages and instore they are half price. So 3m for between £1.74 and £1.99 for their standard wrapping paper.
I sometimes buy Clintons in the January sales.
Am.heading to Matalan after reading this!

Card factory are selling 3 3m rolls of Xmas paper for £1

Is the Card Factory paper really thin? Unlike all of the other shops mentioned here, we've actually got one of them. Whilst I like living here, there is nothing here at all.

For the last few years Asda have done a very cheap roll, about 30p I think. It would have to be really horrible not to buy it!

Loved Ikeas last year. Silver with a diamond-y pattern so it got used up for birthdays too, and really good quality. Will have to see what the designs are like this year it seems ...

Ive got this years from Asda - 10m roll for £1, blue with a geometric tree print all over it.

Im another one who usually buys IKEA but this year was not impressed. I do buy their birthday wrap though (and sadly got excited when I saw the same wrap on Modern Family!)

I got 3 massive roles from Wilko, it's 3 for 2 so only cost me £4, nice designs too. Off the top of my head I think I got a 12metres, 8m and 5m. So that should definitely last me this year, possibly next year too

where can I get candy canes from please/