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May 5, 2024

Make wrapping paper yourself: 5 simple steps!

Who does not know that? Various started rolls of wrapping paper? but nothing suitable here! Are you creative and prefer individual gift ideas? Perfect!

Make wrapping paper yourself is super easy. You can craft and design your own DIY wrapping paper to your taste.

Make wrapping paper yourself: What do I need for it?

wrapping paper
foam rubber
cardboard
colour
brush
scissors
pen
Tin (about 12 -15 cm diameter)

Make wrapping paper yourself: in 5 easy steps to the goal!

Prepare template: Draw different Christmas motives on a cardboard. You then cut these out.
Design sponge rubber: Now take the prepared motifs and paint them with the patterns on the foam rubber.
Attach sponge rubber: Now use double sided tape to glue the patterns around the can.
Paint sponge rubber: Grab the brush and paint various colors on the sponge rubber.
Print on paper: Roll out the wrapping paper and go with the can from edge to edge over the paper.

Make wrapping paper yourself: 2 simple stamp methods to remember!

You own different stamps and ink pads? Wonderful! With it you can easily decorate the wrapping paper. Whether sayings, letters or patterns: Stamps are available in many great variations!
Make the stamp yourself: Do not feel like buying a large collection of stamps? No problem! Just cut out rectangles of sponge rubber. Glue two of the rectangles together for a stamp. With a glue gun, you now attach the stamps on both sides of a cork. Now you can paint the stamps with watercolors and decorate the wrapping paper.

Make wrapping paper yourself: It's even easier with these 4 practical hacks!

Make sure the paint is fluid but not dripping. If the motifs are not clearly applied when stamping, repaint the stamp with color.
Great ideas for beautiful patterns: Stars, Gift Boxes, Christmas Trees, Snowmen, Hearts ... You can also draw rectangles with an eraser.
You can also design the paper with pens or stickers. You also want to decorate your motives? With acrylic paints and a brush, you can give your DIY paper an even more individual touch!
Wrapping paper you get these days in different colors. Try several models and see what you like.

Are you looking forward to more craft ideas? In keeping with the Christmas season, you can make your own Christmas decorations or make Christmas tree decorations.

You can get many more ideas for crafting here. You may find that doing things with children is even more fun.

Are you still missing great gifts for your wrapping paper? You can also just make gifts yourself. We show you great gift ideas.