Gift packaging is simple to make and is ideal for decorating with rubber stamps. These make quick rubber stamping projects that are fun to make and give a lovely personal touch to a gift.
Making your own gift wrap is ideal when you are looking for something a little different. It is also a great way to save money. Many types of gift packaging can be created from cheap or recycled products. Craft paper, plain cardstock, and general odds and ends of craft materials, such as ribbons and other embellishments, are all that is required to create great gift wrap. Simply decorate this with your favorite rubber stamps!
Making your own gift wrap is ideal when you are looking for something a little different. It is also a great way to save money. Many types of gift packaging can be created from cheap or recycled products. Craft paper, plain cardstock, and general odds and ends of craft materials, such as ribbons and other embellishments, are all that is required to create great gift wrap. Simply decorate this with your favorite rubber stamps!
1. Simple Gift Bag for Rubber Stamping
Kate Pullen
This easy-to-make gift bag is perfect for decorating and customizing with rubber stamps. Simply add a rubber stamped image to the front of the bag or decorate the paper or cardstock with stamped images before making the bag. Add ribbon or cord for handles and use a sticker to close the bag. This paper gift bag is easy to adapt and vary and can be created in many different sizes.
2. Make Gift Wrap with Craft Paper and Rubber Stamps
Kate Pullen
Gift wrap is simple to make. Use a roll of craft paper and some rubber stamps to create your own unique gift wrapping paper. This is a project that is also great for children! Foam stamps are a good alternative to 'normal' rubber stamps as they typically have larger and more bold images. Foam stamps can be used with paint with great effect.
3. Folded Gift Boxes
Kate Pullen
These simple gift boxes are simple to make and are perfect for housing a special gift. Decorate the boxes with a few well placed stamped images or stamp the paper first for an all over design.
4. Make a Flat Folder
Kate Pullen
Flat square items such as cds, small books or photographs can easily be housed in this quick-to-make flat folder. Make these simple folders from two different colored pieces of paper to emphasize the design. These are easy to rubber stamp and can be created to match or complement other items such as greeting cards and other gift wrap.
5. Make a Dome or Bonbon Box
Kate Pullen
This cute box is ideal for packing a few special chocolates or other small gifts. This box is simple to adapt and can be used for many occasions.
6. Exploding Box
Exploding boxes are great fun to make and can be used for a variety of occasions. The boxes can be created in any size, making them extremely versatile.7. Make a Shirt Box
Erin Huffstetler, About.com Frugal Living
Our About.com guide to Frugal Living has a great idea for helping to keep your gift wrap costs down this year by making your own gift boxes out of empty cereal boxes. Add rubber stamping to the box to add decoration and color. This box can be adapted in a variety of ways and is perfect for wrapping many items.
