Last year, we went through a “spate” of making our own wrapping paper (we also have a great set of Gift Box DIYs and DIY Greeting Cards for Kids to Make). It was partly due to the fact, that we had RUN OUT of wrapping paper, but also because I thought it would be fun to involve the kids in making our own wrapping paper. A great outlet for their creativity, with a practical use! I am also a great fan of using brown paper or a simple box and wrapping it with a big colourful ribbon. During the Christmas season you can further decorate that with a homemade Christmas ornament, then add a homemade card and you have a really special gift.

This particular gift was filled with crafty goodies, and I encouraged the recipient to keep the box and decorated it!

Here are a few of our wrapping paper ideas.

Fairy Wrapping Paper

Dotty Wrapping Paper (SO EASY!)

Cookie Cuter Print

Hello Kitty

Similarly Superhero Wrapping Paper

Ink Pad Wrapping Paper

Fingerprint Wrapping Paper (8 different fingerprint designs)

Potato Print Wrapping Paper

Snowflake

Nature Prints

Apple Printing

Going Wild

DIY Giftbox Craft

Brown Paper Gift Wrapping Ideas x 4

TP Roll Gift Boxes

Stunning Paper Bows How To

Button Hearts (yes! This is an oh so lovely gift wrap idea!)

Washi Tape (wrapping awkward shapes)

And here is a super FUN way to make your own wrapping paper *art*!

Check out these DIY Gift Boxes

I do hope you have been inspired to make your own Gift Wrap this year. I am sure the kids will love designing their own Wrapping Paper and making their gifts really special!