Homemade wrapping paper designs: (above from top-left)
- Simple sticker art with office dots! By Red Ted Art
- Sponge and scooter art turned into gift wrap! By Taming the Goblin
- Tape resist scribble art the name of the gift’s receiver! By What Do We Do All Day
- Stenciled snowflakes for a shimmery design! Because of Madalene.
More DIY gift wrap designs:
- Pom poms on crumpled newsprint for a knock-off look! By Housing a Forest
- Recycle newspapers and decorate them for gift wrap! By Wildlife Fun 4 Kids
- Sponge painting in Christmas shapes and colors. By Learning 4 Kids
Homemade gift boxes and tags:
- Make your own gift boxes from recycled cards (along with templates!). From Crafty Journal
- Recycle cards into gift tags! From Jewelry Making Journal
- Collages added to gift boxes for a personal touch. By Reading Confetti
Do you wrap all the presents?
Or do you let the kids wrap the ones they’re giving?
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Jennifer (aka Hint Mama) says
Great round-up:) I now involve my tot in the wrapping process by having her decorate the white tissue paper I use to wrap, and or by having her make homemade cards. I’ve found involving my tot with wrapping is a good way to keep her entertained for a bit.
Jamie Reimer says
That’s awesome! Love hearing stuff like that :)
Jenny says
hi Jamie!
i am a preschool teacher at home. currently i don’t have a student that comes to me
daily, but i did. i hope to one day teach our children at home too (once we have them). i love getting and finding teaching activities!!!!!!!!
when i found your website and kept searching, i was so AMAZED at all these ideas!
thanks SO much for sharing!
Jenny
Mom and Kiddo @What Do We Do All Day? says
Thanks for including my wrapping paper idea. I love that some of these other ideas are nice and easy.