How to Make Christmas Wrapping Paper

Who has loads of packages arriving just in time for Christmas? We do! Next time a package arrives, save the packing paper to make your own Christmas wrapping paper. We love recycling any type of packaging, so this craft definitely checks that box. It’s also great because…it’s free wrapping paper!

My 2 year old is the one creating our DIY Christmas wrapping paper. This is such a fun craft for her that’s providing lots of fine motor exercise and creativity. And her finished product is going to be used to wrap up her grandparents Christmas presents. I think most grandparents would love to receive their Christmas presents wrapped in a DIY wrapping paper from their favorite grandkids!

For this craft you’ll need:

  • Recycled packing paper or just get your own from the link below
  • White paint
  • Sponge
  • Scissors

Here’s what you’ll need to do:

1. Lay the packing paper out flat

2. Cut the sponge into different sized Christmas trees

3. Dip the sponge tree into the white paint

Dipping the Christmas tree sponge in the white paint

4. Stamp the Christmas tree onto the packing paper

Stamping the Christmas tree sponge onto the packing paper

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to create a Christmas tree farm

6. Dip your finger in the paint and add some fingerprint snow too

Pressing a white fingerprint to make a snowflake

7. Let dry. Below are images of our different wrapping paper designs that are drying

My daughters Christmas tree farm wrapping paper
DIY Christmas tree farm wrapping paper

8. Then wrap up your presents and add any ribbon that you’d like. Check out the picture below to see our finished product.

Check out our Instagram video below of our DIY Christmas wrapping paper process

If you loved this DIY Christmas tree wrapping paper craft, check out some of our other Christmas crafts linked below. The Christmas gift tags would be a great addition to your DIY wrapping paper 😉