It’s a (Gift) Wrap

Why

Make your gifts stand out with creativity! Use Crayola Color Explosion™ and your imagination to make packages picture perfect for any occasion!


Steps

1. Decorate several papers with your Crayola Color Explosion Spinner™. Start by making a dot on the paper with a color-reveal marker. Then follow the directions in the package. Air-dry the papers.

2. With Crayola Scissors, cut one or more pieces of the decorated paper into strips. Tape the strips together to create a single strip long enough to fit around your gift box. You can cut straight lines, wavy lines or vary the width of the strip to make your design one of a kind. Use the color-reveal markers and Crayola Glitter Glue to decorate the strip even more. Be creative! Air-dry your designs.

3. Create a gift topper. Cut a fun design—such as a butterfly, soccer ball, or bow—out of Color Explosion paper. Decorate the topper with the color-reveal markers and Glitter Glue. Make several if you have a large package! Air-dry the gift topper.

4. Wrap the strip around your gift and tape it on. Tape the topper to the gift. Your present will look too cool to open!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Color Explosion Spinner®— WARNING: People who are photosensitive (have had seizures induced by flashing lights and patterns) should not use this toy without first consulting a doctor. There is a possibility that photosensitivity may occur in children who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Color Explosion™ Black—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

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.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Color Explosion™ Neon
  • Color Explosion™ Rainbow
  • Glitter Glue
  • Pointed Tip Scissors
  • Color Explosion™ Spinner
household supplies
  • clear adhesive tape

Where & When

"This project saved the day for a last-minute gift! We used brown paper bags and the Color Explosion wrap ideas to create a beautiful package."
Melody T., mother of 6-year-old.

"What a cool way to decorate a handmade gift! We’ll use this idea again."
Trey B., charter school room parent.


Interesting Info

Did you know there are traditional gifts for each year a couple is married? The first anniversary is celebrated by giving paper, the fifth anniversary with wood, and the tenth anniversary by a gift of tin!