No one else will give the gift recipient a present that looks like yours. You are telling the person getting the present that they are special. They are worth the time and effort you took to make the gift as pretty on the outside as the thought you put into buying the gift itself.Making your own gift wrap is a chance to save money and help the environment by recycling or repurposing products. You could use altered versions of newspaper, freezer paper, or even leftover gift wrap in a creative way that is eco-friendly and less wasteful.Making your own gift wrap is great for last-minute presents. Use whatever craft supplies you have and repurpose them in imaginative ways. You will be amazed at how creative you can be under pressure.Last but not least, it is fun! If you love to get creative, this craft is fast, and easy, and the design ideas are limitless.
Take a look at these examples that might inspire you to get creative with the gifts you plan to wrap and give to the special people in your life. Decorate the wrapped present with washi tape. You are likely already familiar with washi tape if you have a papercraft collection. Add a silk flower and printed tag, and you have a beautifully wrapped gift that looks like you took a lot of time and effort to make look unique. Does the gift recipient have a hobby, or are they a fan of something specific? Here’s where you can let your creative juices flow. In this example, you can draw some adorable flowers with a marker on the gift wrap paper. Punch out some colorful paper circles plus two butterflies and glue on the flowers. Add a pretty ribbon, and voila! You have a uniquely wrapped gift that tells the recipient they are special!
