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Easy D.I.Y. Christmas gift tags and wrapping paper

By Bunnings magazine /

Close up of homemade Mini triangle trees

Overview

Build up the anticipation for the big day with homemade wrapping paper and gift tags for your Christmas presents. This is one Christmas arts and craft project that will leave a lasting impression on your loved ones.

Safety tip: When carving the potato stamp, wear cut-resistant safety gloves with a good grip as the potato will be slippery to handle.

Steps

1Cut out gift tag shape and punch hole

Draw the shape of a gift card on cardboard and cut out with scissors. Use a hole punch to create a hanging hole centred 10mm from top curved edge.
Pencil traces outline of gift card on cardboard

2Thread twine through hole

Cut a piece of twine to 200mm long and fold in half. Thread looped end through the gift tag hole, then bring twine tails through and pull taut.
Hands thread twine through hole in cardboard

3Thread beads

Paint a macramé bead green and leave to dry. Thread a plain bead onto the twine, then thread on the green bead and knot the twine.
Hands using paintbrush to paint macrame bead green

4Cut potato stamp

Use a kitchen knife to cut the potato in half. Wearing safety gloves, use a utility knife to carefully cut a tree stamp from one potato half.
Hands wearing safety gloves use utility knife to cut Christmas tree into potato

5Apply paint to stamp

Apply a thick coat of green artist’s acrylic paint to the potato tree stamp.
Hand paints green Christmas tree onto carved side of potato

6Create stamp prints

Centre the stamp on the tag, press down firmly and lift straight up to avoid smudges. Let dry. Repeat on kraft paper to make giftwrap. Leave to dry, then get ready to wrap your Christmas presents and pop them under the tree!
Hand presses potato stamp onto cardboard tag

7Looking for extra projects to show off your creativity?

Check out more of our fun craft ideas.

 

Photo Credit: Sue Stubbs, Amanda Ghalaini-Yacoub, Sue Stubbs

Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.