Create custom packaging…for pennies

Le commerce regorge de papiers colorés, texturés ou métallisés pour emballer joliment nos cadeaux de Christmas, mais saviez-vous qu’avec du simple papier brun (Kraft), un peu d’imagination et de créativité, on peut créer des présentations très originales?

Depending on the size of the gift, choose a Kraft paper bag (brown paper) or a plain cardboard box. For the bag, tie the handles with pretty colored ribbons, then write a special message directly on the bag, including the recipient's name. As is, it's a classic packaging option that you can add personalized touches (prints, ribbons, Christmas decorations, pine cones, cinnamon sticks).

For the box, two layers of colored tulle to cover it and a loop with some Christmas decorations to attach to the top make a simple but original presentation.

A new finish

To enhance your bag or box, here are some suggestions that will give it an elegant and personalized appearance.

If you're comfortable "drawing" with a brush, paint Christmas designs with glossy or metallic acrylic paint.

Using stencils, you can apply holiday designs all over your paper to transform it. For a lace effect, use a paper doily and coat it (with a small sponge roller) with white or gold paint.

Give your brown paper more texture by adding raised patterns (letters, shapes) artistically arranged.

The label

A gift with a unique tag is always more appealing. Craft stores offer free templates (tree, snowflake, mitten, and more) that can be cut out and attached to the gift with a ribbon.

Note : N’hésitez pas à utiliser des cartes géographiques (idéal pour le voyageur), des feuilles de music (un clin d’œil au musicien), des bandes dessinées (pour le fan de BD) et même des journaux pour remplacer le papier d’emballage des cadeaux.