We all know how much kids love receiving gifts, so why not take the joy even further and pack those gifts into something creative and pretty?
You don’t need to have a master’s degree in DIY to pull these off, all of them are for beginners with little hands-on experience and will surely make a big impression when those little hands start to unwrap them.
1. Mouse Wrap
All you need is a pen and some colored paper, so simple but absolutely cute! Tutorial by Handmade Charlotte.
2. Birthday Cake Box
Probably one of the most original gift boxes I’ve seen online requires a bit more crafting but the results are well worth it! Tutorial by Studio DIY.
3. Melon Sticker Gift Box
Get some basic office suppliers and create this simple and cute gift box. Tutorial by Sarah Hearts.
4. Road Trip Gift Wrap
All the boys will go crazy after this one, two gifts in one – first they can get the cars from the cool packaging and then find out what’s inside. Tutorial by Line Across.
5. DIY Panda Gift Wrap
Don’t stick with black and white, even though it’s a panda! Tutorial by Awwsam.
6. Specs Wrap
If you happen to have some of these layings around the house from a party, why not use them as part of your gift wrap? Tutorial by Growing Spaces.
7. Sparkling Flags Gift Topper
Reuse the leftover gift paper and make these cute flags! Full details at Anastasia Marie.
8. Birthday Candles
Sooo simple and soooo cute! Tie birthday candles on a simple brown packaging paper, and a name and voila – beautiful gift is reading for handing over. Photo from Instagram.
9. Paper Tissue Gift Topper
If you have a bit more time to play with tissue paper, these gift boxes will be a joy to look at – they will also make great party favors if you have time to make them all. Tutorial from The House that Lars Built.
10. Color me Gift Wrap
Another two in one gift, a brilliant idea by the Line Across.
11. Cherry Wrapping Paper
Add a summery feel to your gift with cute cherries. Tutorial by Today Home.
12. Cactus Pom Pom Gift Wrap
Simple crafting project before the next birthday party, from The Proper Blog.
13. Glitter Tape Gift Wrap
I can’t believe I haven’t thought of this myself, especially for girls they will adore this glittery gift. Tutorial by The Kitchy Kitchen.
14. Flamingo Gift Wrap
Flamingos are all over Instagram right now, so make sure they make an appearance also at the birthday party. Tutorial by Kittenhood.
15. Honeycomb Gift Toppers
A bit of crafting is all you need to create this unique gift box. Tutorial by Minted.
16. Printable Bunny Gift Wrap
Get a free printable and DIY your next gift wrap with The Pretty Blog.
17. Heart Gift Wrap
Simple and pretty – can’t wait to try this one out. By Studio DIY.
18. Fruit Gift Wrap
Wow, this is a whole new level of gift wrapping. Tutorial by The House that Lars Built.
19. Monster Hide Out
Little boys will love this gift! Tutorial by Growing Spaces.
20. Birds Gift Wrap
Neutral gift wrapping seems to be the trend right now, very simple and works for any occasion, get inspired by this one from Manon21.
21. Eggcelent Wrapping Paper
Vibrant and happy gift wrap tutorial by Studio DIY.
22. Star Wars Printable Gift Boxes
Cool boys need cool gift boxes, get these at Printable Crush.
23. Pom Pom Garland Wrap
Garlands all around, all shapes, colors even the ones from washi tapes – love them all! Tutorial by A Subtle Revelry.
24. Sleepy Lion Gift Wrap
This is probably the cutest thing I’ve see on Pinterest. Tutorial by Lets Unwrap Stuff.
25. Black & White Wrap
Simple cool wrapping paper for any occasion, get it from minieco.
26. Gold Tipped Paper Feathers
Gold and dark blue, a beautiful combination not just for a birthday! Check the tutorial by Lia Griffith.
27. Monster Gift Wrap
Boys are in love with monsters, that’s a fact. Make their birthday gift a piece of art with this tutorial by Housing a Forest.
28. Gold Dots Gift Wrap
Pretty, simple and using only a few materials, tutorial by The Kitchy Kitchen.
29. Tree Gift Wrap
Another variation of the two in one gift, I would personally add little rails drawn on the package, tutorial by Gimme Some Oven.
30. Rainbow Ribbon Gift Wrap
Ponies and rainbows, if that’s doesn’t say birthday, I don’t know what does! Tutorial by Tikkido.
31. Vegetable Print Wrap
For the eco-conscious parents, tutorial by A Subtle Revelry.
32. With Papercut Tags
Need a gift tag? Here is a cool one from Giochi di Carta.
33. Feather Wrapping Paper
Inspiration from Decor8.
34. Rainbow Garland
Buy one online or DIY a simple one at home, inspiration from Brit.co.
35. Hand Stamped Gift Paper
Another wrapping paper you can make with your kids – tutorial from Cotton & Flax.
36. Fruit-fetti Gift Wrap
Mix confetti and fruit cutouts for one cool gift wrap. Full details at MiniEco.
37. Face Front Gift Wrap
Friendly faces? There’s never enough of these at a birthday party! Tutorial by A Subtle Revelry.
38. Black & White Gift Wrapping Paper
Get your kids involved in making this simple gift wrap – tutorial by Design & Form.
39. Flamingo Gift Wrap
Flamingo strikes again, feminine, soft and can be used for almost any occasion – free printable from Make and Tell.
40. DIY Panda Gift Wrap
This one is for the lazy wrappers, you can pull lit off even with your eyes closed. Panda and many other animals at Mr Printables.
41. Safari Animals Gift Tags
Aww, a whole ZOO of cute gift tags, get them at Sweet Paul.
42. Finding Dory Gift Boxes – Printables
Get them at Printable Crush.
43. Fairy Lights Wrap
It may be too early for xmas wraps, but I’m pinning this one for later – Splash of Something.
44. Garland Gift Wrap
I have a thing for black & white and this gift wrapping idea from Homey oh my goes to the top of my list right now!
45. Fun Confetti Gift Wrap
Few small details for a pretty gift wrap not just for birthdays – full tutorial at Sweet Style.
46. Pineapple & Neon Gift Warp
Simple print combined with some neon colors, great ideas from Journelles.
47. Seaside Inspired Gift Wrap
Plan a birthday party at the beach and pack gifts to fit the occasion, tutorial at Growing Spaces.
48. Gift Delivery
Pack your bags for the birthday trips, in this case these mini gifts! Inspiration from Stylestek.
49. DIY Suitcase Wrap
For really tiny gifts, this is just adorable! Full details at DIY Joy.
50. Paper Flower Gift Topper
Pretty gift box for little girls, full details at Frog Prince Paperie.
51. Emoji Gift Wrap
Brilliant cheerful idea from Studio DIY.
52. Gift with a Tassel Detail
A little upgrade for a boring gift wrap paper – see how its made at The Casual Craftlete.
53. Confetti Gift Wrap
Confetti and gift wrap in one? Great idea from Julep.
I don’t know about you, but I am saving some of these ideas for the Christmas season!
Take the surprise of handing over a gift to the next level and pack the birthday gift into something really special.
If you’re attending a birthday party, your gift will stand out from the crowd and certainly impress not just the birthday boy or girl, but all the friends too.
Did you pick your favorite? Feel free to pin them for later!
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shweta thakhur says
hat a great round up of Halloween ideas…..Love all the ideas. 2st one is beautiful…..Thank you so much for sharing.