50+ Adorable and Easy Gift Wrapping Ideas to Surprise your Kids
Here you have 50+ adorable and easy gift wrapping ideas; from Momooze
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 masters 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 papers, 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 cards 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 panda! Tutorial by Awwsam.
6. Specs Wrap

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.
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.
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.
16. Honeycomb Gift Toppers

A bit of crafting is all you need to create this unique gift box. Tutorial by Minted.
17. Printable Bunny Gift Wrap

Get a free printable and DIY your next gift wrap with The Pretty Blog.
19. Fruit Gift Wrap

Wow, this is a whole new level of gift wrapping. Tutorial by The House that Lars Built.
21. 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.
24. Pom Pom Garland Wrap

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

This is probably the cutest thing I’ve see on Pinterest. Tutorial by Lets Unwrap Stuff.
27. Gold Tipped Paper Feathers

Gold and dark blue, beautiful combination not just for birthday! Check the tutorial by Lia Griffith.
28. 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.
29. Gold Dots Gift Wrap

Pretty, simple and using only a few materials, tutorial by The Kitchy Kitchen.
30. 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.
31. Rainbow Ribbon Gift Wrap

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

Another wrapping paper you can make with your kids – tutorial from Cotton & Flax.
37. Fruit-fetti Gift Wrap

Mix confetti and fruit cutouts for one cool gift wrap. Full details at MiniEco.
38. Face Front Gift Wrap

Friendly faces? There’s never enough of these at a birthday party! Tutorial by A Subtle Revelry.
39. Black & White Gift Wrapping Paper

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

Flamingo strikes again, feminine, soft and can be used for almost any occasion – free printable from Make and Tell.
41. 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.
44. Fairy Lights Wrap

It may be too early for xmas wraps, but I’m pinning this one for later – Splash of Something.
45. 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!
46. Fun Confetti Gift Wrap

Few small details for a pretty gift wrap not just for birthdays – full tutorial at Sweet Style.
47. Pineapple & Neon Gift Warp

Simple print combined with some neon colors, great ideas from Journelles.
48. Little Helpers
Spare animals laying around? Turn them into little gift helpers!
49. Seaside Inspired Gift Wrap

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

Pack your bags for the birthday trips, in this case these mini gifts! Inspiration from Stylestek.
54. Gift with a Tassel Detail

A little upgrade for a boring gift wrap paper – see how its made at The Casual Craftlete.
55. 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 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.