DIY Polka Dot Wrapping Paper

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Do you love the idea of making your own gift-wrapping paper, but want it to be as easy as possible? Our DIY polka dot wrapping paper is perfect for you and it doesn’t require painting!

polka dot homemade wrapping paper out of brown bag with green bow

This polka dot wrapping paper is so easy to make. You can get this project done in less than 5 minutes.

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Recommended Supplies

Circle Stickers (great for fine motor activities with kids as well)
Brown paper bag or Kraft paper
Tape
Scissors
Fun bow, name tag etc. you can add later

brown bag, silver circle stickers, pink box and ribbon on shiplap.

How To Make DIY Polka Dot Wrapping Paper

Step 1: Cut Brown Paper And Lay It Flat

Cut your brown paper bag or use butcher paper. You can see images of how to cut a brown bag for wrapping paper in this post.

Step 2: Wrap The Gift

Wrap the gift like you normally would using butcher paper.

brown paper wrapped gift with circle stickers sitting behind it.

Step 3: Add Metallic Dots

Place silver (or any colored) stickers around your box to create a DIY polka dot paper.

silver circle stickers added to brown paper bag for easy homemade wrapping paper

Optional: Add A Bow, Ribbon or Twine

We just love when a simple DIY project is good for the environment and saves you money.

handing holding homemade polka wrapping paper wrapped present

Craft FAQs

What can you use to make polka dot wrapping paper?

You can use circle stickers, stamp polka dots from the end of a pencil eraser or even stamp your finger in paint to create a polka dot pattern.

What can I use for brown paper?

Kraft paper works really well for gift wrap. We just like recycling brown bags if we have them on hand.

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Prep:2

Active Time:5

Total Time:7

Equipment

Scissors
Tape

Supplies

Circle Stickers
Brown Paper Bag or Butcher Paper

Instructions

Cut brown bag open so that it will lay flat.
Wrap present normally.
Add circle stickers in a random pattern to your present.
Optional: Add a ribbon, twine or bow.

Notes

If you do not have circle stickers, you can stamp small polka dots on your gift. Dip the end of the pencil eraser into a stamp pad or paint and stamp on the present.

Author: Erin Nutter

Cost: under $5