Design Your Own Gift Wrap

crayola supplies

Metallic FX Crayons
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

hole punch
ribbon

Why

Gift wrap paper has been used for only about 150 years. Children bring joy to any holiday with their own designs!

Steps

1. On construction paper or newsprint, use Crayola® Metallic FX Crayons, to create your own gift wrap. Choose colors and images that represent the holiday or person who will receive the gift.
2. One possibility for winter is to draw horizontal and vertical lines forming rows of small squares. In the first row of squares draw a small holiday object such as snowflakes. Repeat this pattern every other row. In the second row, draw another holiday object, such as holly leaves and berries, in every one of the squares. Repeat this design in every other row.
3. Make a matching gift tag on construction paper. Use Crayola Scissors to cut it out. Punch a hole in one end. Personalize the gift tag and tie it on the package with ribbon.

When & Where

"What a special touch for children's handmade gifts!"
- Mona G., after-school art & craft volunteer.

"Kids ask to make their own gift wrap for every holiday. Many of them tell us their families do the same thing at home."
- Sohail M., homeroom parent.

Interesting Info

Gift wrapping first started in the mid- to late 1800s. People used very fancy, elaborate gift wrap because most of their presents were inexpensive.

Safety Guidelines

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.