I put a lot of thought and effort into making a gift and like to find a creative way to present it, too. (“Present” it? Get it? Ha!) These fun and creative gift wrap ideas can be adapted to use for any occasion, but they are especially fun for the winter holidays. Most of these ideas are great stash-busting projects, too! Win. Win!
Creative Ways to Wrap a Gift
Most of these projects can be made with fabric scraps or a fat quarter (or two) in just a little bit of time. Instead of buying expensive wrapping paper or gift bags, make special wraps for your gifts! Bonus: You get to use up some of the fabric in your stash, too!
Furoshiki wraps start with a simple square of fabric, then wrap and tie it creatively to turn into a pretty package. This project makes a reusable bag with a furoshiki style wrap.
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Make a tote bag any size to fit the gift. Add a bit of colorful tissue paper to make the gift festive!
Super simple and easy (and quick!) sewing project. Make a fabric wine bag to take that next bottle of wine as a hostess gift!
There are several styles of Kinchaku bags. Kinchaku is Japanese for a drawstring bag. The Lotus style takes advantage of showing the lining fabric, making them look like Lotus flower leaves.
A quick and easy project, perfect for tucking a piece of handmade jewelry inside for a special gift!
Giving a special piece of jewelry? Wrap it up in a roll-up jewelry case! Make it in their favorite colors!
Tuck a gift card into a fold over card holder wallet! This project is so quick and easy - seriously, about 20 minutes (or less if you are fast!).
This boxy sewing case is the perfect size for fat quarters, but it would also be perfect to tuck some smaller gifts into - think Matchbox cars, small stuffed toys, a few tools for the man in your life, or a pampering kit for a special gal.
A quick and easy sewing project, perfect for beginners! Learn how to make a simple drawstring bag. Make it bigger or smaller to fit the gift!
Giving shoes? A variation on the drawstring bag, make a shoe bag! Perfect for soccer shoes, golf shoes or for someone who travels!
Zipper pouches are so quick and easy to make. Tuck a little something into a zipper pouch that they can use later as a make up bag, or to carry an English Paper Piecing project!
Looking for even easier (and quicker) ways to wrap your gift?
For your sewing and quilting friends, just get a piece of fabric that you know would be better suited in their studio and wrap the gift with just tying a nice bow or knot; or use a pretty piece of ribbon or trim to wrap it up like a package!
Take a piece of muslin or fabric and pull out your fabric paints. Draw or paint designs that remind you of the gift recipient! Use some stamps and just play. Make a special piece of fabric you know they will love.
Make colorful flowers with felt and fabric scraps to use instead of purchased bows on your packages.
Yarn scraps? Use multiple strands of yarns to tie around the gift – the more the merrier!
Get creative with the supplies you have in your studio and have some fun!
Looking for some great gift ideas? Browse through our some of the great DIY gifts to make on Create Whimsy!