About the projects
These craft projects are all about pretty and imaginative packaging
for presents and adding decorative touches to gifts.
The projects range in difficulty from VERY EASY to
EASY.
Browse down this page for descriptions and illustrations of the projects, then select a project and have
some crafting fun! Or jump to the category index for a listing of all crafts.
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Enhance your gift-wrapping
game with DIY flair! Create distinctive gift tags by framing
clip-art, small photos, or images from wrapping paper and magazines.
Add your creativity effortlessly and elevate your presents to a new
level. Explore the joy of personalized gifting with these charming
gift tags—a delightful addition to your gift wrap crafts!
EASY
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A simple sticker
and a strip of paper or cardstock transform into unique bifold tags.
Quick and easy to make, these tags provide ample space for personal
messages or even a cherished photograph. Let your creativity shine
while crafting these one-of-a-kind tags that add an extra touch to
your gifts.
EASY
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Craft
personalized mini-envelopes for your gift enclosure cards with our
templates, designed to fit 2¼", 2½", and 2¾" square cards. Explore
the art of making visually striking gift cards and matching
envelopes using
Handmade Paper with a Contrasting Border. Elevate your
gift presentation with these charming and easy-to-create sets.
EASY
Turn recycling into a
fun family activity! Transform greeting cards and paper scraps into
unique gift tags, involving the whole family in cutting and pasting.
These special additions to your holiday gifts can also be grouped
for sale at a Christmas bazaar or as a creative fundraiser. Join the
fun and make gift-giving eco-friendly and meaningful.
VERY EASY
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Turn any jar into something
special with a jar lid cover you can quickly make from paper. Make a
cover for that special homemade jelly or a recycled jar you fill
with a treat. Anyone will be delighted to receive a gift with a
handsome lid cover.
VERY EASY
A bow isn't the only
way to top off a gift package. All it takes is a square of paper and
a few folds to make an origami bird to decorate your present.
The flying bird has fewer folds than most origami birds. This makes it an ideal origami
craft project for beginning folders and children.
EASY
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Make paper medallions to decorate
gift packages. The medallions are a nice alternative to bows and
ribbon, and when made from foil add extra elegance to your present.
There are three different medallion designs, each with two sizes. Use
each size alone or make them with contrasting colors and layer the
two sizes together.
EASY
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Learn how easy it is to make
reusable gift bags from wrapping paper. With this simple technique bags can be
fashioned in just the right size for your gift in a matter of minutes.
EASY
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See how easy it is to make a custom
envelope for a little gift tag or your handmade cards. The envelope can be made
from white or colored paper, and can be decorated to match your card
or package.
EASY
Make strawberries
to embellish your gifts! These delicious looking berries are made from
walnuts in the shell that are painted red. This is a quick and easy
project that both kids and adults will have fun doing!
VERY EASY
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Have fun making these delightful envelopes with
half-moon flaps that fold like petals. Spring and Easter designs are
included in the project. Use these envelopes as a gift wrap for small
gifts or to store keepsakes.
VERY EASY
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Make a rectangular box with lid, also called a shirt box, in a variety
of sizes and depths. This is a very versatile box that can be used to
package about any gift. Instructions
are given for drafting a box pattern/template for any size rectangular
box.
EASY
Make cute little bugs to
decorate a gift. They are molded in plastic
spoons using plaster of Paris. This craft is great for Valentine's
Day and any gift-giving occasion. Children of all ages, even as
young as two, will enjoy making these love bugs as pins or magnets.
VERY EASY
Not only does every child love stickers, but stickers are also an easy way to decorate and personalize
any gift or card. Make them up in advance for a variety of holidays
and occasions to have on hand!
VERY EASY
Make colorful
tissue paper with this super easy technique. The painted tissue
paper may be used to wrap packages, to cover box lids, line
envelopes, and in greeting cards, suncatchers, collages, and much
more.
EASY
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An easy to make cube shaped
box with three choices of printable patterns quick to make in full color, a black and white version for kids to color, or a plain
template to unleash your creativity.
EASY
See how easy it
is to make paper flowers. It requires no patterns and uses simple
materials. Use the flowers to decorate your gift packages. You could
make a bouquet to give as a gift!
EASY
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