50+ Adorable and Easy Gift Wrapping Ideas to Surprise your Kids

All you need is a pen and some colored papers, so simple but absolutely cute! Tutorial by Handmade Charlotte.

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.

Get some basic office suppliers and create this simple and cute gift box. Tutorial by Sarah Hearts.

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.

Don’t stick with black and white, even though it’s a panda! Tutorial by Awwsam.

If you happen to have some of these laying around the house from a party, why not use them as part of your gift wrap? Tutorial by Growing Spaces.

Reuse the leftover gift paper and make these cute flags! Full details at Anastasia Marie.

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.

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.

Another two in one gift, a brilliant idea by the Line Across.

Add a summery feel to your gift with cute cherries. Tutorial by Today Home.

Simple crafting project before the next birthday party, from The Proper Blog.

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.

Flamingos are all over Instagram right now, so make sure they make an appearance also at the birthday party. Tutorial by Kittenhood.

Two in one gifts? Love these!

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A bit of crafting is all you need to create this unique gift box. Tutorial by Minted.

Get a free printable and DIY your next gift wrap with The Pretty Blog.

Simple and pretty – can’t wait to try this one out. By Studio DIY.

Wow, this is a whole new level of gift wrapping. Tutorial by The House that Lars Built.

Little boys will love this gift! Tutorial by Growing Spaces.

Neutral gift wrapping seems to be the trend right now, very simple and works for any occasion, get inspired by this one from Manon21.

Vibrant and happy gift wrap tutorial by Studio DIY.

Cool boys need cool gift boxes, get these at Printable Crush.

Garlands all around, all shapes, colors even the ones from washi tapes – love them all! Tutorial by A Subtle Revelry.

This is probably the cutest thing I’ve see on Pinterest. Tutorial by Lets Unwrap Stuff.

Simple cool wrapping paper for any occasion, get it from minieco.

Gold and dark blue, beautiful combination not just for birthday! Check the tutorial by Lia Griffith.

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.

Pretty, simple and using only a few materials, tutorial by The Kitchy Kitchen.

Another variation of the two in one gift, I would personally add little rails drawn on the package, tutorial by Gimme Some Oven.

Ponies and rainbows, if that’s doesn’t say birthday, I don’t know what does! Tutorial by Tikkido.

For the eco-conscious parents, tutorial by A Subtle Revelry.

Need a gift tag? Here is a cool one from Giochi di Carta.

Inspiration from Decor8.

Buy one online or DIY a simple one at home, inspiration from Brit.co.

Another wrapping paper you can make with your kids – tutorial from Cotton & Flax.

Mix confetti and fruit cutouts for one cool gift wrap. Full details at MiniEco.

Friendly faces? There’s never enough of these at a birthday party! Tutorial by A Subtle Revelry.

Get your kids involved in making this simple gift wrap – tutorial by Design & Form.

Flamingo strikes again, feminine, soft and can be used for almost any occasion – free printable from Make and Tell.

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.

Aww, a whole ZOO of cute gift tags, get them at Sweet Paul.

Get them at Printable Crush.

It may be too early for xmas wraps, but I’m pinning this one for later –  Splash of Something.

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!

Few small details for a pretty gift wrap not just for birthdays – full tutorial at Sweet Style.

Simple print combined with some neon colors, great ideas from Journelles.

Spare animals laying around? Turn them into little gift helpers!

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Plan a birthday party at the beach and pack gifts to fit the occasion, tutorial at Growing Spaces.

Pack your bags for the birthday trips, in this case these mini gifts! Inspiration from Stylestek.

For really tiny gifts, this is just adorable! Full details at DIY Joy.

Pretty gift box for little girls, full details at Frog Prince Paperie.

Brilliant cheerful idea from Studio DIY.

A little upgrade for a boring gift wrap paper – see how its made at The Casual Craftlete.

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 Christmas season! Take the surprise of handing over a gift to a 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!