We are preparing for the holidays: we pack a wide variety of gifts in an original and stylish way.
- Life is full of holidays, long-awaited meetings, dates and much more. I really want to make a real surprise, a pleasant surprise, a beautifully wrapped gift.
- A hundred years ago, the store offered to simply wrap a gift in paper and tie it with a rope, well, in some cases it went to the extreme of romanticism - tie it with a satin ribbon
- Today there is an oversupply of goods, as well as stores in which these goods can be bought. And to fight competitors there is only one way out - improving service, offering original packaging and delivery of goods
- But everything that is done en masse is of the same type and becomes banal over time. All these colorful wrapping papers, standard even-perfect bows, beautiful, but stamped boxes no longer cause any delight. Taken for granted
What did this lead to? Besides, once again the lion's share of gifts are given without packaging (many people think we'll throw them away right away anyway).
Well, if we go to an official event, we don’t even choose the packaging; most often we hear the words “what’s the difference.” Big! After all, this is a gift! After all, these are emotions that no amount of money can buy!
Do you want to give not just a thing, but emotions? Then this article is for you. Creative solutions, a new look at familiar packaging and much more!
Ideas for wrapping various gifts
Depending on the gift, there are many ways to wrap it. First, let's look at how to pack a letter, postcard, or cash gift.
Make a thick envelope from wrapping paper, stick postage stamps over the entire surface and tie it with a bright rope or thick thread. The ends may hang carelessly. This will add charm.
Gift letter Create a collage of shared photos and print them on A4 sheet. Cut out an envelope using the template below and wrap the gift. Finally, drip colored hot glue onto the joint and glue on themed fittings (anchor, heart, horseshoe, etc.).
You can pack the box at least in an original way. If the box is small, the idea of a photo collage is no less interesting. For those who dream of traveling, the box can be wrapped with a map. For history buffs, you can print out one of the most famous maps of the Middle Ages.
Do you like to knit, and are you preparing a present for the cold season? Knit a cozy wrap. A plain knit will create tenderness and style, while a variegated stripe will create a joyful mood. By the way, after the gift is printed, there is no need to throw away the textiles. A little filling and a beautiful pillow for your home is ready!
Instead of boring ribbon bows, you can decorate your gift with pom-poms. It could be one large one, or there could be many small ones.
We have already talked about annoying artificial accessories. Replace them with natural ones! A sprig of a plant in season: delicate lilac, variegated rowan, and even wildflowers tied to boxes look very fresh and cute.
Another unexpected accessory is fabric. Wrap and tie a cute little box in a stylish knot, attach a business card and once the package is opened, the fabric becomes another gift. The cut can be either a napkin or a chiffon scarf!
Another great idea is to print it on the fabric before packing. It could be your favorite animal, name, initials, or anything. We pre-make a stamp, apply textile paint and arrange the stamps at your discretion!
For those who love to sew, use different threads to sew a fun pattern directly onto paper. And pack it. No additional decor required!
And for bulk gifts (candies and other small items), you can sew a boot, a star and other shapes from paper. Fill with gifts and stitch.
Do you only have plain paper for packaging at home? Boring and not interesting. An ordinary pencil, or rather an eraser at the end, will help to transform it. You can make peas, stars, hearts, etc. You can cut the elastic with a utility knife.
And for artists the situation is even better. Take a white sheet of paper and bright colors. Draw quickly, sweepingly and with beautiful gradients. We wait until the paper dries and pack it away!
Gift wrapping rules
There are several basic rules for gift wrapping. Pink colors are for young girls and women, burgundy colors are for older women, but red colors are suitable for both. Men's colors are blue, brown, green. But even unisex: mustard, soft blue, olive and many others.
Also, the packaging largely depends on who the presentation is planned to. Any, even the most colorful print will suit your family and friends.
But for colleagues, and especially for management, rigor and style are required. For example, for knitted packaging, choose a laconic pattern in steel, purple, or coffee colors.
Video: Gift wrapping rules
How to pack a painting as a gift?
A painting as a gift is a great idea. But how to present it beautifully? If you decide to pack it yourself, and the packaging will be without a cardboard box, the first step is to pack it with transparent film. Carefully tape the seams with double-sided tape so as not to damage the integrity of the picture and frame.
Next, they most often suggest packaging it in paper. But we advise you to purchase a piece of chic red satin, like in the theater. Pack as in paper, but while the birthday boy is opening, his hands will be pumped towards the delicate satin, and before his eyes a flowing red fabric and an opening masterpiece will open!
Video: How to pack a painting correctly?
How to wrap money as a gift beautifully?
Cash gifts are the most common today. Gifts of money have become so common that money envelope cards sell more often than regular cards. We suggest moving away from the boring envelope and adding cash gift volume.
Take a beautiful box and a set of multi-colored ribbons. The next step is to roll each bill separately into a tube and tie it with a ribbon. Place everything in a box and tie it with ribbon.
Another gift idea is a box of sweet money. Instead of candy, use candy.
Video: Flower bouquet
How to pack a bottle as a gift?
Another very common gift is a bottle of elite alcohol. They especially often resort to such gifts when visiting, housewarming and when choosing a gift for men.
Video: How to pack a bottle as a gift?
Video: DIY idea for decorating a bottle as a gift
Perfume is sold both in boxes and separately in beautiful bottles. If the gift is in a box, it can be packaged using one of the above methods. If the perfume is without a box, then the packaging will differ depending on the shape of the bottle.
One of the many options for packaging perfume is to create a flower, the core of which will be perfume.
Video: How to pack a gift in transparent film?
Video: Perfume packaging
How to pack cosmetics as a gift in an original way?
Video: How to pack cosmetics as a gift in an original way?
Video: Decorating a gift basket
How to pack tea as a gift with your own hands?
For coffee lovers and true tea connoisseurs, the best gift is an elite variety of coffee or tea. But just handing over tea is somehow not right. I would like to pack it in an original way. And it's not difficult!
One option is to pack a teapot. It’s not difficult to make it yourself, or print a template and cut it out.
Video: How to pack tea as a gift with your own hands?
How to pack cookies as a gift?
Sweet gifts are a favorite treat for children. Come visit, bake delicious cookies and give the baby a treat. Cookies in beautiful baskets look very homely. How to lay out and decorate cookies in our video.
Video: Original do-it-yourself gift wrapping. Casket. Colorful candies
Video: Gift wrapping. For candies and cookies
We often go to visit with chocolate: to a neighbor, girlfriend, colleague, and even to the doctor. A cheerful chocolate maker can add variety to your routine.
Vitalina: I’m used to going to visits and meetings, albeit with small gifts. And recently I saw a cute chocolate girl. Now I have already made about twenty different ones that are waiting for their owners. Colleagues liked the chocolate bowl with pockets for tea the most.
Mila: While on maternity leave I became interested in cooking, but it was somehow inconvenient to go on a visit with my own baked goods. A package, and in it homemade pechevo, like grandma’s. Until I saw the series Desperate Housewives, I fell in love with their baskets. A few lessons on YouTube and my gifts are in great demand.
Video: DIY Chocolate Maker
Usually the next step is what to wrap it in. That is why we have collected a lot of options on how to make packaging for cakes, cookies, pies and muffins with your own hands.
Save this article, it will be useful to you more than once. For example, when you decide to bake something delicious in d, or.
How to pack a piece of cake or pie: packaging diagram
The situation is familiar: there is a cake or pie, and in some magical way it needs to be transported piece by piece to another place. Yes, so that the baked goods do not turn into puree.
It turns out that this problem was solved a long time ago. Simply print out the diagram for the pie box and use it to cut out a piece of cardboard. The diagram is below (dotted line - bend, solid line - cut).
Scheme of a box for packaging a pie or cake in pieces
How to pack cookies: packaging ideas
If we are talking about packaging large flat cookies, then you can simply use the “envelope” technique. Take a square sheet of paper or cardboard and simply fold the corners towards the center, securing with tape.
The second option on how you can pack cookies with your own hands in a stylish and elegant way is to sew a suitable case from cardboard or paper. And although the picture shows cookies packed in newspaper, you should not follow this example - printing ink that is transferred to food does not have the best effect on children's health.
For packaging, choose clean, unbleached paper. You can use thick napkins or baking parchment. Cut out the cover of the required shape, stitch it along the edges using a sewing machine or manually using one of the decorative seams.
If you need to quickly and beautifully pack cookies for a school fair or as a gift, use regular paper bags. You don’t have to buy them; it’s quite possible to make such bags from craft paper or baking parchment.
A diagram of how to make a paper bag for packaging cookies with your own hands.
To avoid crumbling, we suggest packing small, fragile cookies in boxes made of paper cups. To do this, cut off the thick rim of the cups and make eight vertical cuts, as shown in the figure. Then place the cookies inside and fold the “petals” one by one.
How to pack your own muffins and cupcakes
Small muffins can be packed in cardboard egg trays. Stick something fun on top so you can't see the "Eggs" sign, and you've got yourself a stylish muffin container.
You can also use plastic cups to pack muffins. Either place them as you see in the picture, or, if you have cups with a lid, place the cupcake on the lid, and cover the top of the cupcake with the glass itself, like a dome.
If you are faced with the task of delivering a classic-shaped cupcake from point A to point B, we suggest making a cardboard box with your own hands. You will see the diagram below. The main thing is that the glue you will use to glue the box does not come into contact with the baked goods: either replace it with paper clips/thread/glue away from the edges, or make a liner inside the box from tissue paper.
But if you decide to bring pre-cut pieces of cake to the school fair, use these cookie packaging ideas.
Packaging for other products: jelly, popcorn, chips, fruits
If you decide to bring popcorn (unseasoned popcorn is okay for kids - it's just corn), homemade vegetable chips, fruit or jellies, we offer the following packaging options.
Paper or plastic containers, rolled and paper cones, skewers and ice cream sticks to string pieces of fruit onto and make it easy for your child to eat.
How to beautifully pack sandwiches for a school fair
Yes, yes, sandwiches are quite suitable for a school fair. The main thing is that they are fresh and made from quality products. But you can pack them beautifully in two ways: put them in paper bags like the cookie bags we talked about above. Or just wrap it in paper tape and tie it with a rope.
Now you know how to pack cakes, pies, muffins, cookies, fruits and jellies to get them safely to the school fair. Share your baking and food packaging lifehacks in the comments or send us an email to editorial@site
The tradition of giving each other gifts on new year holidays will never cease to exist. New Year's gifts can be very different.
Decorating delicious surprises
Such an unusual holiday surprise can act as a corporate gift for colleagues or even friends and relatives, etc. You can make a whole one, which can consist not only of gingerbread and, but also,.
Don't forget about decorating Christmas presents. But how can you package gingerbread cookies and gingerbread cookies for a gift? To pack such a gift, you can use some kind.
Place a beautiful one at the bottom of the box openwork napkin. Place the baked goods on a napkin. You can lay it in several rows, alternating with each other. Box.
Don’t forget that the wrapper should convey a festive mood, so it’s best to choose bright shades with sparkles. For originality, you can glue rhinestones or sequins to the box lid yourself. 
Another option for presenting a gift set of gingerbread and cookies is to place them on a beautiful table. It is better if it is decorated in a New Year or Christmas style.
Sweets should also be placed on a napkin. Then wrap all this beauty in beautiful transparent paper or film, securing it on top with a ribbon or bow.
This is how you can present gingerbread cookies or gingerbread in gift wrapping, and you don’t even have to go to the store where they produce gift wrapping.
If the surprise is for an adult, then in addition you can present a bottle of mulled wine - a drink that in many European countries is associated specifically with the Christmas holidays. Such an additional gift will really create a New Year's mood.
Recipe
Those who love to cook can make ginger cookies as a gift with their own hands. To prepare you will need:
How to cook:
- Mix sugar and flour in a cup.
- Extinguish the soda lemon juice and add to flour.
- Add ginger, cinnamon and vanillin there. Mix everything well.
- Beat the egg yolks with a whisk.
- Cut the butter or margarine into cubes and add to the mixture.
- Add honey and yolks.
- Knead the dough with your hands and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- From ready dough Roll out the layer 0.5 cm thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out cookies.
- Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for no more than 15 minutes.
Ready New Year's cookies You can additionally decorate with icing, chocolate or nuts. And enjoy the taste with a cup of good tea.
On the eve of the New Year holidays, store windows are full of gift boxes, decorative bags, and wrapping paper for every taste. Smiling sellers helpfully offer to provide packaging services New Year's gifts. And it all seems great, because you must admit, it’s much nicer to receive a New Year’s trinket in a beautiful package. But on the other hand, the whole meaning of the gift is lost, the very gift that should be intended specifically for you.
The recipient of the gift will be doubly pleased if, in addition to choosing the gift, you spend a little more time on wrapping it. In this article we will teach you how to make gift boxes from paper or cardboard with your own hands. This is not at all difficult to do, because all the crafts presented with us are accompanied by ready-made diagrams, templates and step-by-step master classes. All you have to do is choose the appropriate box option, print out the diagram and glue the paper box together according to the instructions. By the way, some of the boxes we present are made using the origami technique, which means that you don’t even need glue!
So, before we get started, let's check if everything is ready. To make a paper gift box with your own hands, you will need: beautiful wrapping paper (you can get by with plain white paper and then decorate it), scissors, pencil, ruler, glue or double-sided tape, and a stationery knife. Everything is? Well then, let's create!
#1 Box “Herringbone”
A great way to pack a small trinket for friends or family is this New Year's themed box. By the way, it’s very easy to do. You'll need green paper and hole punchers (although you can do without). Well, any rhinestones, beads, sequins are suitable for decoration, in general, to your taste!
#2 Gift box “Mint Candy”
And here's another one original version gift box, which you can very easily make with your own hands, especially with our step-by-step master class. You will need red construction paper (for the box itself), as well as white paper for decoration. You can make the upper part of the box with applique or simply color the white sheet with pencils or felt-tip pens. By the way, there doesn’t have to be a lollipop on top. You can get creative with a New Year's theme and decorate the box on top, for example, with a snowflake, a Christmas ball or red angry M&M's.
#3 Box with lid (diagram)
Well, if you don’t have the time or desire to tinker with the box for a long time, you can use a simple ready-made template. You need to download it, print it, cut it and glue it. Voila, the box is ready! Please note that we have prepared 2 diagrams for you: square (size 5x5) and rectangular (size 7x6x4).
#4 Cup with a gift
But here is a gift packaging option for those who want to surprise with originality - a gift box-cup. It's quite simple to do, but looks impressive! To create, you will need thick paper, scissors and glue. And of course our step-by-step instructions!
#5 New Year's box “Cake”
If the New Year's party is planned in big company For example, if you have a large family, it makes sense to pack gifts for everyone in one large composite box. The cake packaging box consists of 8-10 pieces, each of which is a separate paper gift box.
#6 Gift box with lid for muffins and other small items
During the New Year holidays, edible gifts are quite common: various sweets and baked goods. An original gift will be a muffin prepared with your own hands in a designer gift box.
#7 New Year's box “Diamond”
You can pack a New Year's gift in a diamond-shaped gift box. With our scheme, making such intricate packaging will not be difficult. All you have to do is print out the box template, cut it out and glue it according to the instructions. It's simple!
#8 New Year's packaging "Santa"
A very cute New Year's package will be made from a regular paper bag, decorated with a paper Santa. Download the Santa pattern, cut it out and glue it onto the bag. DIY Christmas packaging is ready!
#9 Boxes “Harry Potter”
Fans of stories about Harry Potter will be indescribably delighted when they receive a piece of their favorite hero as a gift. By the way, such a box with magic sweet beans can become a great addition to a set of books about the adventures of a young wizard.
#10 Box “Gingerbread House”
The symbol of the Christmas and New Year holidays, well known to everyone from Hollywood films, is the gingerbread man. You can make a paper box in the shape of a gingerbread man's house. By the way, putting the gingerbread men themselves in such a house will be very symbolic, but if you also make them with your own hands, there is no price for such a gift at all! The “Gingerbread House” box is made according to a special pattern, which you can download below. Also below is a master class on making a box with your own hands.
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#11 Box “Heart of four parts”
A cute package consisting of four boxes can be made using our pattern. Giving your loved one not one, but four New Year's gifts at once is a true manifestation of love. You can download the diagram with four boxes and the base for them below.
#12 Box made using origami technique
To make such a gift box you will not need a diagram or template. To make a paper box with a lid, you only need a sheet of paper. The main condition is that the sheet must be square. Strictly follow the instructions of the master class and in 10 minutes you will have the cutest origami gift box made by yourself.
#13 And another option for an origami box
This box is very similar in appearance to the previous one, but the manufacturing method is slightly different. To make this box you will need scissors, but you don’t need a diagram: just a square sheet of paper. Follow the instructions of the master class and you will succeed!
#14 Box using origami technique “Volume Triangle”
If you want to get confused and ready-made templates are not for you, then be sure to pay attention to this complex and very impressive gift box. You will need paper and patience. Well, then follow the instructions and everything will work out!
If you like to make gift boxes without templates, glue and scissors, but only with the help of the correct folds of paper, then you will appreciate this box.
#16 Closing box using origami technique
Well, another version of the box using the origami technique. It's quite easy to do, especially if you follow the instructions. By the way, the steps of making the box are described below in the photo instructions.
#17 Box “Cupcake”
Original gift packaging for a gift on New Year It will become a cupcake-shaped box. It looks very impressive, but it will take a little work to create. In general, there is nothing complicated in creating this box; you just need patience and imagination! A step by step wizard see class below.
#18 And another "Cupcake"
And here is another variation on the theme of a gift box in the form of a cupcake. The manufacturing scheme is very similar to the previous one, but you might like it!
#19 Gift box for cookies
A ready-made diagram for making a cardboard box with your own hands. All you need is to use our ready-made diagram, which you need to print, cut out of cardboard, and then glue it together in accordance with the master class.
#20 Chinese style gift box
You can put anything you want in this handmade box. And most importantly, it is done quickly and simply. You can download the box diagram from the link below.
Download the diagram
#21 Gift box in the shape of a cup
Truly original wrapped gifts are valued much more than gifts in a regular gift bag. Pay special attention to this charming paper box, which you can make with your own hands using our pattern.
How to make a cup
How to make a lid
#22 Box “New Year's Sweater”
This beautiful gift box can be made with your own hands. To do this you will need a diagram, which you can download on our website, scissors, glue and a little patience.
#23 Box with bow closure
Quite simple to make, but very original gift box. You will need a square sheet of wrapping paper, glue and instructions from the master class. 15 minutes - and your gift box is ready!
It’s very easy to make a cardboard box for a New Year’s gift, but for this you will need not only cardboard, but also scissors (a stationery knife) and glue or double-sided tape (for secure fixation). Below is a step-by-step manufacturing master class, following which you can quickly and easily make a cardboard box with your own hands.
If you want to give delicious gift in the form of cupcakes or muffins, then a paper egg tray would be the ideal packaging for such a gift. Cut off required quantity compartments, decorate the top of the box with decorative elements, tie it with a ribbon and Voila! The gift is ready!
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#26 Original box “Milk package”
Another incredibly cool New Year's box that will amaze anyone. You can pack a simple trinket in such an unusual box. It’s quite easy to make if you use a ready-made diagram, which you can download on our website.
#27 Box with lid
Using our simple pattern, you can easily make a gift box with a paper lid with your own hands in just a few minutes. You can put anything in such a box as a gift: from a cute trinket to sweets self made. You can download the box diagram below.
#28 Packaging box with flower clasp
A simple design for a cute packaging box with a flower clasp. Fast, beautiful, original. Please your loved ones with a handmade gift. You can download the finished diagram from the link below.
#29 Gift box “Petals”
You can make a wonderful box for a New Year's gift with a petal-shaped lid with your own hands. In fact, making such a charm not only won’t take much time, but will also delight you with its cutest quality.
#30 Gift box for New Year's cupcake
You can make a very cute cardboard box with your own hands. It will turn out no worse than store bought. You can make a special bottom for the cake in the box. By placing your little delicious gift in a special stand, you don’t have to worry that all the cream will remain on the box. To make such a cardboard box with your own hands, you need to print the template and follow the instructions of the master class.
#31 Gift box for children “Ice cream”
A New Year's gift should be packaged not just well, but with taste. In the “Ice Cream” gift box, your gift will be appreciated! With our scheme, making a delicious box will only bring pleasure!
#32 Packaging box “Candy”
Another option for “delicious” packaging would be a candy-shaped box. To create a New Year's atmosphere, the packaging can be slightly enlivened by adding eyes and a mouth. Download the diagram, print it and glue the box in the right places.
#33 Gift box “Cheerful Bunny”
You always want to give a special gift to your dear and close people. And it’s best when this gift is not only special, but also in special packaging that emphasizes the significance of a particular person. Making such a paper box with your own hands is not difficult if you download the diagram from the link below.
Download the diagram
#35 Box “Funny Frog”
Another very cheerful and positive box for New Year's gifts is “Cheerful Frog”. It’s done quickly and gives a lot of emotions! Download the diagram and please your loved ones with a merry New Year's box.
#36 Box with a face
You can also pack a gift in an original way in a box made of plain white paper, adding some details on it in the form of eyes and a mouth, thus bringing the gift to life. With our ready-made diagram, making such a box is not at all difficult. Just download the diagram, print and glue.
#37 Gift box “Birdhouse”
Let's start with perhaps the most unusual paper gift box. Making such a birdhouse is quite simple when you have a ready-made diagram. The diagram needs to be printed, transferred to suitable paper, cut out and glued in certain places. Complex and intricate at first glance, DIY boxes will be ready in 10-15 minutes. 
#38 Box “Apple”
A gift in a paper box in the shape of an apple will be original. With such a box, choosing a gift is quite easy - gelatin worms will come in handy. Making such a box with your own hands with the appropriate diagram is very simple; the manufacturing process will take no more than 10 minutes!
#39 Box “Christmas wreath”
There is no limit to your originality, we just give you direction, and then you create on your own. You can come up with a lot of boxes for the New Year theme, for example, in the form of a Christmas wreath. Very symbolic!
Well, what would a real New Year be without the Nutcracker and music from the famous ballet by P.I. Tchaikovsky? A great gift would be a bag of nuts with a nutcracker tag attached. You can draw the fairytale hero yourself, but if you have no inclination to draw, you can find an image of the Nutcracker on the Internet and print it, then cut it out and attach it to the bag.
