How beautifully to pack bed linen as a gift. DIY gift wrapping
Many people love to give and receive gifts. But it is doubly pleasant when the gift is beautifully packaged. You can also make holiday packaging with your own hands, for example, you can take the idea from the master classes offered here with step-by-step photos, as well as videos from YouTube. Prepare gift paper, ribbon, and follow the chosen instructions on how to properly wrap the gift.
Classic packaging
In this way, you can wrap an ordinary box in beautiful paper, and then add a spectacular decor element from the same packaging material. Now we have a gift for the New Year, so the pattern is appropriate, but this decor option is suitable for any holiday.
- wrapping paper;
- scissors;
- transparent tape;
- golden ribbon;
- glue.
In this way it is convenient to pack a gift that initially has a box with smooth edges. Therefore, at the first stage, we pack as usual. And for this, cut off the desired piece of wrapping paper.
We keep transparent tape on hand, we will need it at this stage. First, we wrap our gift with wrapping paper on one side and fix it in two places with transparent tape.
After that, we will close the end sides of our gift. To do this, carefully first bend down one side, repeating the contours of the box, as shown in the photo:
From the rest of the wrapping paper we form a triangle, folding the corners on the sides.
Now we bend the top of this triangle, after which we bend it to the end of the package. We take a transparent adhesive tape and fix it well.
We repeat such actions from the other end of our box.
A decorative element of our packaging will be a fan made of the same paper. Therefore, we prepare a piece of wrapping paper to create it. It all depends on how we will arrange this fan. We decided to arrange it according to the width of the box. Therefore, we cut out the paper of the appropriate size.
Now we fold it with an "accordion".
We bend this "accordion" in half.
We glue in the middle, and make the edges of the resulting "accordion" semicircular with scissors. At the same time, we make sure that the total size of the fan matches the width of our box.
The decorative element is ready, we proceed to the final stage of packaging. We take a golden ribbon and tie the box.
We form a bow.
Now, immediately behind the bow, we fix the fan with glue.
Our gift wrapping is ready.
Video how to pack the box:
And how beautifully to tie bows from ribbons? Look at the video:
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Folded packaging
In this master class, we will demonstrate one of the gift wrapping options. At first glance, it does not differ from the usual, but it has one zest.
To create such a package, we prepared:
- wrapping paper;
- scissors;
- transparent tape;
- thin double-sided tape;
- golden ribbon.
First, prepare a sheet of paper of the desired size. In this case, you should focus on the usual packaging, but make an increase of about 50% in the direction in which the folds will form. We lay the sheet with the pattern down and make the first small fold.
Then we will make blanks for future folds. And for this we bend the paper by 2.5 cm.
And so we repeat 4 more times. In total, in this case, we will get blanks for five folds. If desired, they can be made more or less. You can also vary the width of the folds.
Unfold the packing list face up. We see 5 fold lines.
Focusing on them, we will form folds. Gently grab the first fold from the edge and in its place we form a shallow (about 1 cm) fold.
Now they need to be fixed. To do this, turn the sheet over to the wrong side, where we fix the folds in several places with transparent tape.
Then carefully begin to bend the end sides of the package.
With the help of transparent tape we fix one corner.
Then we bend the second corner with folds.
By the same principle, we fix the other end of the package.
Now it remains to tie the gift with a ribbon.
We fix it diagonally, and tie the ends with a bow. Our gift is ready for delivery.
However, wrapping paper can be the most ordinary, plain, but by wrapping your gift box in it, you can decorate it to your taste. See examples in this video on how to stylishly arrange a gift:
Be sure to watch a helpful video about the 5 most common mistakes when packing boxes:
and how to tie the box with ribbon:
How to make a paper bag
In this master class, we will show the packaging option when the gift does not have a clear shape. For example, you need to beautifully pack something small, then check out this option for creating a bag using the origami technique.
To make such a packaging bag, we took:
- square sheet of paper;
- scissors;
- hole puncher;
- golden braid.
In our case, a small square of paper 21 x 21 cm is used, but such a bag can be made from wrapping paper of any size. First, bend the prepared square sheet in half.
Then you need to perform a diagonal addition.
After that, fold the square along the other diagonal.
The resulting folds on our workpiece allow us to fold it in the form of a double triangle.
Now let's start forming our packaging bag directly. To do this, place the triangle with the base up, take the right corner of the top layer and bend it to the left as follows.
Then we bend it back, while combining the right side.
We do the same with the left corner of the top layer, it needs to be bent to the right.
Then we bend it in the opposite direction, not forgetting to combine the left edge.
Fold the top corners inwards.
We turn over the packaging blank and do the same with the right and left corners.
We fill the upper protruding corners inward.
Now we will form the bottom of our packaging bag. To do this, bend the bottom corner up.
After that, carefully form the bottom, which should be square in shape.
We should get such a blank for packaging.
Through these holes we pass a golden braid.
Do not forget to first remove the gift, after which we tie the ribbon with a bow.
Our paper bag is ready.
Description of work and photos prepared.
Video how to make a packaging bag with your own hands:
original packaging
How to wrap a gift in an original way? There may be many options.
For example, you can wrap a gift like candy. Wrapper for this colored paper candy. See a detailed step-by-step master class with photos.
Many small gifts can be put into boxes in the form of cake portions, a detailed master class with diagrams.
Another non-standard option is to hide gifts in a balloon and wrap it like a candy - a surprise is guaranteed! See.
And since we are talking about sweets, one cannot but recall the main children's temptation - chocolate eggs. It is in the form of a kinder surprise, only in a large size, that you can arrange gift wrapping.
How can you enhance the feelings of joy from a gift? Beautifully packaged with your own hands! Agree, these pleasant seconds of waiting before unpacking the present are simply priceless. But how to pack a gift in gift paper so that its appearance enhances intrigue and delight? Simple enough if you know a few step-by-step instructions for packing - large and small, square and round gifts, gifts in a box and without it. And if you use original craft paper and unusual decor, you can make a truly unique present! Next, we offer you some simple workshops with photos and videos on wrapping various gifts that are easy to repeat at home even for beginners.
How to pack a square gift in gift paper with your own hands - a step-by-step master class with a photo
Probably the most common form of a gift, or rather, a box, is square. Therefore, it is not surprising that most of the questions are about how to properly pack a square gift in a gift box with your own hands. One of the fastest and easiest ways to do this can be found in the step-by-step master class with a photo below.
Necessary materials to properly pack a square gift in paper with your own hands
- gift paper
- scissors
- double sided tape
- ribbon and decor
Step-by-step instructions on how to pack a square gift in gift paper with your own hands
How to pack a round gift in gift paper - step by step instructions with a photo
If with a square box, due to its shape, the logarithm of packaging is more or less clear, then round gifts cause difficulties. And the key question is how to properly pack a round gift in gift paper so that it looks presentable. You will find the answer to it in the next step-by-step master class with a photo.
Necessary materials to wrap a round gift in gift paper with your own hands
- gift paper
- scissors
- double sided tape
- ribbon for decoration
Step-by-step instructions on how to beautifully pack a round gift in gift paper at home
How to beautifully pack a gift in kraft paper with your own hands - step by step instructions with a photo
If you want to pack a gift in an original and beautiful way with your own hands, but there is no gift paper, you can use kraft paper. Kraft sheet is a thick brown glossy paper, which, if desired, can be additionally decorated with improvised means. At the same time, the principle of gift wrapping is no different from ordinary gift paper. Read more about how to beautifully pack a gift in kraft paper with your own hands below.
Necessary materials to beautifully wrap a gift in kraft paper
- kraft paper
- scotch
- scissors
- acrylic paints
- tassel
- ribbon
Step-by-step instructions on how to beautifully pack a gift in kraft paper with your own hands
How to pack a gift in gift paper without a box - a master class step by step with a photo
When wrapping a gift in paper, you first of all focus on the shape of its box. And how to pack a gift in gift paper without a box? In this case, the following master class on making a universal gift bag for a present of any shape will help. Read more about how to wrap a gift without a box in gift paper below.
Materials needed to wrap a gift in paper without a box
- craft paper sheet
- double sided tape
- scissors
- ribbon
- hole puncher
Step-by-step instructions on how to pack any gift with your own hands in gift paper without a box
How to wrap a small gift in gift paper - step by step photo tutorial
The following step-by-step tutorial shows how to wrap a small gift in a gift box. For this master class, you must use very thick paper or thin cardboard. You can also use recycled paper, such as a paper towel roll. Learn more about how to wrap a small gift in gift paper in the next master class with a photo.
Making surprises with your own hands is always great! It is especially pleasant to please the closest people with your gifts: husband, boyfriend, mother, girlfriend or sister. And when you have already come up with, or mom for the holiday, one question remains unresolved - how to pack a gift. And we will teach you how to do it fast, nice and right.
The simplest and most affordable packaging material is, of course, gift paper. It is dense, beautiful and easy to handle. When you are preparing a surprise for a person, pay attention to the moment of decorating your gift - and it will make an incredible impression!
There are several options how to wrap a gift in gift paper.
- You can make a bag out of thick glossy paper and place a gift in it.
- Make or purchase a gift box and wrap it in pretty paper.
- Pack a gift without a box.
How to make a gift bag with your own hands?
You can put a small and rather light gift in a beautiful paper bag: for example, a T-shirt or a soft toy.
Choose a suitable piece of paper, fold it as shown in the photo and continue to follow the instructions. Use glue to glue joints- it will be much more reliable than double-sided tape. It's better to use both.
To secure the handles, make holes with a hole punch and pull the ropes through them. To decorate the package, you can use a gift tag, also made by yourself.
How to pack a box in gift paper?
The classic way of packing is using a box. You can make it yourself or buy it from a gift shop. Also, most of the gifts are sold already in the box (household appliances, dishes, cosmetics, etc.). You just have to pack everything beautifully.
To make a package you will need:
- gift paper;
- decorative elements: ribbons, bows, accessories, beads, natural materials;
- scissors;
- centimeter;
- double sided tape.
To begin with, we need to measure and then cut off a paper rectangle, from which we will make a gift wrapper. We determine the amount of paper for a gift as follows:
- the width of the rectangle is equal to the perimeter of the box + 2-3 cm per hem;
- the length of the rectangle will be 2 times the height of the box.
These parameters should be considered, especially if you are going to pack a large box, and even for the first time. In order to avoid mistakes and not spoil the gift material, practice on a regular newspaper. By the way, the method of packaging in newsprint and glossy paper is considered one of the most popular today. Gift wrappings in eco-style or in retro style look very original and funny.
And we begin the responsible process of wrapping the gift in wrapping paper. 
- After you have cut out the rectangle of the required size, place the gift box in the center. At one of the vertical ends, we make a 0.5-1 cm fold and glue it with double-sided tape.
- Wrap the box tightly with paper and secure the edge with double-sided tape.
- We bend the upper part of the paper and press it tightly against the end of the box.
- The side parts are also bent and fixed.
- We also bend the lower end, but then we bend it and hide the paper cut inward. We fix it on the sides with tape.
- On the opposite side, we repeat the same.
- To decorate a gift cut out a plain strip of paper and wrap it around the entire box along the length. At the back we fasten the strip with adhesive tape. Decorate with a decorative cord. Today, a laconic style is in fashion - minimalism. Bows should be small and neat, you can use decorative elements, but no more than 1-2 pieces per box.
To learn even more useful information on how to beautifully wrap a gift with your own hands, watch interesting and informative video tutorials from real designers.
How to pack a book in gift paper: video tutorials for how-tos
Perhaps not the best, but the most practical and versatile gift is a book. A suitable book can be found as a gift for a man, a woman, and a child. Such a present can be presented for a professional holiday or birthday. A beautiful and stylish packaging will only emphasize the festivity and solemnity of the moment. When packing a book you can safely do without a box, because this item has a suitable shape and solid texture. Let's get creative!
How to wrap flowers beautifully: the most aesthetic master class
Did you know that gift paper is used not only for presents, but also for wrapping flowers? Bouquets in transparent cellophane have long been out of fashion - natural materials and natural beauty are in trend today!
Take a look at these simple ways, and you will forever forget about artificial store packaging.
How to pack a bottle with your own hands: a simple master class
The standard "gentleman's set" is known to be something flowery, sweet, and semi-sweet. We offer you turn standard gifts into something original and stylish. For example, or beautifully pack a bottle.
In the new review, we have collected the most original and most reactive ideas of how you can pack a gift for the New Year. Definitely for sure - a good gift is important, but with good packaging, its value increases many times over.
1. Paper feathers
Gift box with paper feathers.
Even the most nondescript wrapper, complemented by original feathers cut out of colored paper and decorated with gold paint or sparkles, will look stylish and original. In addition to colored paper, pages of old books, the remains of wallpaper, or even ordinary white sheets are suitable for making feathers. And to make the product as accurate as possible, it is better to use a pre-prepared template.
2. Chic and shine
Packaging decorated with glitter paper and artificial branches.
Instead of banal wrapping paper, gifts for loved ones can be wrapped with simple craft paper. And so that the packages do not look too boring, decorate them with wide ribbons of thick paper with glitter, an artificial green branch and tags with funny inscriptions.
3. Laurel wreath
Gift boxes decorated with laurel wreaths.
Boxes with gifts wrapped in kraft paper can be decorated with an artificial laurel wreath, and ordinary twine will help fix the composition.
4. Spruce branches
Snowflake from spruce branches.
People with a delicate taste will surely like the idea of packing treasured gift boxes in stylish black paper. And you can decorate such a wrapper with the help of a snowflake made of spruce branches and large dots drawn with a corrector or paints.
5. "Winter" drawings
Drawings on wrapping paper.
Simple themed pictures drawn with a white marker or corrector are another great way to decorate gifts wrapped in black wrapping paper.
6. Jars
Gifts in glass jars.
In addition to the usual boxes for packing small gifts, you can use glass jars. At the bottom of the jars, you can put a little cotton wool, hay or foam, and decorate their necks with ribbons, bright tags or New Year's candies.
7. Marble and gold
Wrapping paper decorated with gold foil.
Wrapping paper of our own design will make gift boxes truly exclusive and stylish. To do this, print the desired template on plain paper, wrap gifts in it and finalize the packaging yourself. Marbled packaging, decorated with thin golden touches of foil, will look very relevant this season.
8. Large flowers
Boxes decorated with large flowers.
Instead of the usual ribbons, you can decorate gift boxes with large flowers made from corrugated paper.
9. Cloth packaging
Fabric packaging and decor.
The fabric packaging looks very original, stylish and cozy. In addition, such packaging can be made in just five minutes without spending a penny, because the material for its creation can be found in your closet. To create a fabric package, an unnecessary piece of knitwear, an old woolen sweater, a bandana or a neckerchief is best suited.
10. Original packages
Gift bags from book pages.
The pages of an unwanted or damaged book can be used to create creative gift bags. Such packages can be decorated with small pieces of lace, sequins or simple patterns.
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11. Sweets
Candy gifts.
New Year's gifts can be wrapped in an unusual way, turning them into bright candies. To do this, the gift itself needs to be shaped into a cylinder. An ordinary cardboard sleeve or a special box will help to do this. After that, the selected base must be wrapped in wrapping or corrugated paper, just like sweets are wrapped. The finished product can be decorated with ribbons, sequins and organza.
12. Volumetric figures
Packages decorated with three-dimensional figurines.
You can decorate simple packaging with the help of various three-dimensional figures, for the manufacture of which small twigs, fabric, colored paper, ribbons and beads are suitable.
13. House
A box in the shape of a house.
A gift box in the form of a house, which you can make yourself from a piece of thick cardboard.
14. Cardboard box
Gift box from the sleeve.
A stylish gift box can be made from a regular cardboard sleeve. A small piece of any decorative paper, a wide ribbon, a piece of burlap or lace will help to give such a package a festive look. Just wrap the box with your chosen element and complete the arrangement with a thin ribbon, bow or bright ropes.
Do you know how to wrap a gift so that it will delight even before it is opened? The packaging technique is different - from the simplest and most unpretentious to real masterpieces, the ideas of which come up with artists. You can start training on small boxes, and when the fantasy plays out, move on to more complex forms.
Paper packaging
To beautifully present a gift, a special wrapping paper was invented. It differs from other types of paper in durability and design. The wrapper can be textured or smooth, plain, colored and patterned. The paper even received a special name "gift" to make it easier to find among a variety of goods. With the help of such paper, it is not difficult to pack a gift with your own hands.
Here is the packaging instruction for a small rectangular box.
- Measure the width (W), height (H), and length (D) of the gift box in centimeters.
- Add W+W+H+H+2. This will be the width of the required piece of paper.
- Add D+B+B. This will be the length of the piece of paper.
- Measure the resulting dimensions with a pencil on gift paper and cut out a rectangle with scissors.
- Place the gift in the center of the rectangle.
- Apply double-sided tape along the length of the paper.
- Wrap the box tightly along the length, sealing the edges with tape.
- Gently fold the edges on both sides. They can also be secured with tape.
If you wish, you can make decorations from thick cardboard and stick them to the box, tie a gift with a gold ribbon, attach flowers, butterflies and other decor to it. Unusual packaging will turn out if you add knitted details, pieces of fur or a small soft toy to it.
Find wrapping patterns that are quick and easy to implement, and practice paper folding correctly. Often, original ideas for packaging come at the moment of learning.
Creative packaging
If you do not have the time or desire to buy special paper, then you can use improvised materials. The most accessible of them is the newspaper. Simple gift wrapping with your own hands will turn into a creative process.
You can make a paper rose out of a newspaper. You can tie up a newspaper package with twine, or a bright ribbon, stick a contrasting decoration on it. A person who receives a gift in such a package will be very interested to know what is inside. To make the newspaper tear easily, it is folded into several layers.
Unusual packaging will turn out if you pick up patterns that need to be cut out of cardboard. Cardboard packages in the form of animals are very popular with children.
Another packaging option is music paper, pages of an old map or book glued together into a large canvas. Fabric is an alternative to paper. Fabric bags are very easy to make yourself, sewing them by hand or on a typewriter. As a result, you will get creative gift wrapping. To decorate the bags, use ribbon, frills, lace or laces. There are ideas for embroidery or simple coarse stitches with contrasting threads.
original jewelry
If we are talking about a New Year or Christmas gift, then you can decorate it with Christmas tinsel, shiny plastic balls, paper snowflakes or pine branches, which also looks quite unusual.
Jewelry can be cut out of felt or crocheted. In this case, the threads must be taken thick and contrasting with respect to the main color of the package.
Pompoms, cones, paper flowers, colorful stickers look original and pretty. Here, ideas come to mind endlessly, as soon as excitement attacks.
You can wrap a gift in the simplest white paper and write a lot of congratulations on it. Such packaging with your own hands will completely replace a greeting card. If you are preparing a gift for parents from grandchildren, then ask the children to color the packaging. Let them draw something and write nice wishes. For coloring in this case, felt-tip pens or colored markers are suitable.
If the gift is big
Gifts are different, including large ones. And this does not mean that they are fabulously expensive in price. If you decide to give your loved one or child a huge plush toy and want to make a surprise, then you can put it in a large bag, decorating it with a bow. It is not forbidden to apply other ideas, for example, tie a lot of balloons to a gift.
For large household appliances, a regular cardboard box is suitable. Just need to glue it with colored paper so that it would be difficult to guess in advance what is inside.
As for cars, bicycles, yachts, airplanes, it is not necessary to pack them at all. The hero of the occasion will be happy anyway. Instead of a large package, you can choose another option, for example, put your car keys in a small box.
Unusually shaped packaging
Sometimes the question arises, how to pack a gift of a non-standard shape, what can it be wrapped in? The most convenient way to do this is a bag of colored fabric. Sometimes the gift is wrapped in film or tissue paper. It is especially convenient to pack fresh flowers in pots in a film.
But you can make a paper bag like the one in which they sell bread or wrap sandwiches. At first glance, a paper bag seems plain and uninteresting. But everything changes, one has only to realize the decor ideas. What kind of decor it will be is up to you, but in any case, unusual packaging will arouse interest.
With a little practice, you can make a pyramid-shaped package. Actually, it's not that difficult. It is necessary to draw a diagram on cardboard, cut it out and fold it.
Many people know that there is a gift wrapping in a ball, but how to put objects in it? You are unlikely to be able to do this on your own. It is necessary to contact special firms that deal with such packaging constantly. There is a video on the Internet that shows how to use a large plastic tank and a pump to put flowers or toys into a balloon. The ball must be wide-mouthed. So, if there is a desire, then you can master this method.
Candy packaging
Sweets are a very common gift, so the question of how to pack a box of sweets beautifully and how to present sweets in the right way is of interest to many. The easiest option is to wrap it in thin gift paper. Often sweets are packaged in a transparent film and tied with a satin ribbon. But you can do something more original.
Candies look great in a small basket. In the basket, you can put several varieties of sweets at once, fruits, toys, an envelope with money, in general, anything.
Wrapped sweets are poured into beautiful glass jars. It is advisable to choose different varieties of sweets so that it is interesting to dig into them and choose. Such a gift will be the most desirable for any sweet tooth, and the unusual packaging will please the hero of the occasion.
If you don't have any idea how to wrap a gift, ask a gift wrapping shop for help. There they wrap a box of any shape according to all the rules. From yourself, you can add some original element.
Of particular importance is the gender and age of the person to whom the gift is intended. For a girl, the packaging can be made in a more delicate style, decorated with lace and sequins, but for a guy this option will not work. For him, a decoration in the form of a stylized tie glued on top of a soldier, a model of a tank or a destroyer would be more acceptable.
You can use absolutely any items to decorate a gift. Colored buttons, shells, hairpins and even clothespins of an unusual shape are used. The process of creativity is very exciting, you just need to start.