INDi’s How To: DIY Unique Holiday Wrapping Paper

We’re hoping that at this point in the holiday season, you’ve checked off most (if not all) the people on your gift list. Now that you’ve got the gifts all good to go, the next step is to wrap them. We were a little inspired by our DIY post last week so we decided to make our own DIY holiday wrapping paper that’s worthy enough to be wrapped around your handpicked presents. Follow the steps below; see how quick and easy it is to make a truly unique gift inside and out.

Gather wrapping materials—the wrapping paper, box for your gift, scissors, rubber block stamps, ink pad, tape, and set them in a clear a large, flat surface.

First, measure out how much paper to cut by rolling out your paper and placing the box in the center of it. Bring the paper up one side and over the top of the box, all the way to the opposite edge. Estimating how much additional paper you’ll need to cover the side of the box that’s not yet covered, cut the paper.

Second, center the box on the paper. Bring one side of the paper up the side and halfway across the top; fasten it in place with tape. Repeat the same for the second side of paper, making sure that its up and over the first.

Third, apply a light layer of ink to the face of your stamp and stamp the surface of the wrapping paper, continue until you have the entire box covered

Finish up wrapping by folding down the top flap onto the side of the box, creating two little wings at each side. Fold down the wings and fasten it in place with tape. Set your box on end, with the side you just worked on facing down, and repeat on the opposite end. Decorate and add a festive ribbon!

posted by: Eunice Tanos on December 22, 2011 at 11:19 am
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