Holiday Lights Wrapping Paper

All lit up! Create DIY wrapping paper covered in colorful coffee filter lightbulbs.

Ages: 4 and up, Under 4, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up, Adult

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

Glue
Markers
Clear Tape
Coffee Filter(s)
Disposable Plate(s)
Gift Box
Pencil(s)
Plain Gift Wrap
Spray Bottle
Water

Steps

Step 1

Wrap gift box in plain gift wrap.
Step 2

Color on coffee filter with classic markers.
Step 3

Place coffee filter on plate and spray with water. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 4

Repeat steps 2–3 for multiple coffee filters.
Step 5

Sketch and cut out lightbulb shapes from coffee filters.
Step 6

Draw light string on gift wrap with metallic markers.
Step 7

Glue bulbs along light string. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 8

Light up their life by giving a festively wrapped gift!

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