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DIY Gift Packaging Tutorials

Holy Packaging Batman! There are so many tutorials for this subject – it’s crazy! I tried to sort all of my findings the best I could, so please refer to the contents section below if you’re looking for something in particular. I can’t believe I found so many – I’ve been wrapping my gifts horribly for my entire life, I had no CLUE how to tie a bow, and there are a ton of things that you can reuse for packaging! I hope this really helps – here we go!

Oh! But first – here are 101 links from TipNut for Gift Tags, Toppers, and Wraps. Check it out!

For gift tags, check out my previous post: DIY Gift Tag Tutorials

Contents:

  • Bow Tutorials
  • Box Tutorials
  • Circular Tutorials
  • Cash and Gift Card Holder Tutorials
  • Gift Bag Tutorials
  • Printable Holiday Quotes
  • Wrapping Paper Tutorials
  • Halloween Packaging Tutorials
  • Christmas Packaging Tutorials

Bow Tutorials:

Paper Bow From Recycled Gift Wrap: Momfetti

Paper Bow From Recycled Gift Wrap: Momfetti

Hair Bow Tutorial: Snsribbon - although its a hair bow, it can totally be used for packaging as well!

Hair Bow Tutorial: Snsribbon - although it's a hair bow, it can totally be used for packaging as well!

How to Tie a Wreath Bow: eHow

How to Tie a Wreath Bow: eHow

Basic Bow Making Instructions: EleganceinBloom

Basic Bow Making Instructions: EleganceinBloom

How to Make a Perfect Floral Bow: Save-On-Crafts

How to Make a Perfect Floral Bow: Save-On-Crafts

The Useful Circle Bow

The Useful Circle Bow

Pom Pom Bow Tutorials: The Container Store

Pom Pom Bow Tutorials: The Container Store

Make a Gift Bow from a Magazine Page: How About Orange

Make a Gift Bow from a Magazine Page: How About Orange

Embellish Your Holiday Gift Wrap With Econoflex: SoftFlexGirl

Embellish Your Holiday Gift Wrap With Econoflex: SoftFlexGirl

Perfect Little Bows: Scrappin Out Loud

Perfect Little Bows: Scrappin Out Loud

Brooches and Badges: Bugs and Fishes

Brooches and Badges: Bugs and Fishes

How to Create a Wired Bow: Living With Lindsay

How to Create a Wired Bow: Living With Lindsay

Present Decor: The DIY Show Off

Present Decor: The DIY Show Off

Lolita Bow: Cut Out and Keep

Lolita Bow: Cut Out and Keep

Ribbon Bow Tutorial: Smashed Peas and Carrots

Ribbon Bow Tutorial: Smashed Peas and Carrots

Box Tutorials:

Printable Pillow Box: Up Up

Printable Pillow Box: Up Up

Giant Nugget Boxes: Inking Idaho

Giant Nugget Boxes: Inking Idaho

Greeting Card Box: KinderArt

Greeting Card Box: KinderArt

CD Holder: Creative Itch

CD Holder: Creative Itch

Circular Tutorials:

Christmas Pop Top Cans: Blue Cricket Design

Christmas Pop Top Cans: Blue Cricket Design

Teacher Gift: Poppies at Play

Teacher Gift: Poppies at Play

Cash and Gift Card Holder Tutorials:

Crafty Cash Holder: Martha Stewart

Crafty Cash Holder: Martha Stewart

Wrapping Gift Cards: Martha Stewart

Wrapping Gift Cards: Martha Stewart

Gift Card Holders: Martha Stewart

Gift Card Holders: Martha Stewart

Gift Bag Tutorials:

Somewhat Simple: Cereal Box Totes

Cereal Box Totes: Somewhat Simple

Gift Bag Tutorial: Treasures For Tots

Gift Bag Tutorial: Treasures For Tots

Paper Bag Purse: Inking Idaho

Paper Bag Purse: Inking Idaho

Getting Purseonal: Small Fry and Co.

Getting Purseonal: Small Fry and Co.

Bear Bag Tutorial: WeWilsons

Bear Bag Tutorial: WeWilsons

Printable Holiday Quotes:

Wrapping Paper Tutorials:

Make Your Own Stripe-y Wrapping Paper: CrafterHours

Make Your Own Stripe-y Wrapping Paper: CrafterHours

Eco-Friendly Holiday Wrapping: SewingDork

Eco-Friendly Holiday Wrapping: SewingDork

Eco Christmas Gift Wrap: Zakka Life

Eco Christmas Gift Wrap: Zakka Life

Halloween Packaging Tutorials:

Paper Witch Shoes: Skip to My Lou

Paper Witch Shoes: Skip to My Lou

Christmas Packaging Tutorials:

Easy Christmas Baskets: Small Fry and Co.

Easy Christmas Baskets: Small Fry and Co.

Lump of Coal Gift Box with a Secret: Martha Stewart

Lump of Coal Gift Box with a Secret: Martha Stewart

Make a Mini Holiday Gift Box: Cathie Filian

Make a Mini Holiday Gift Box: Cathie Filian

Snowman Gift Boxes: Blue Cricket Design

Snowman Gift Boxes: Blue Cricket Design

Using Ornaments for Packaging: Zakka Life

Using Ornaments for Packaging: Zakka Life

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

Gift Wrapping Ideas

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

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DIY Thanksgiving Accessory Tutorials

Here are some cute tutorials for Thanksgiving accessories and jewelry! Click on the photo to get the tutorial. Enjoy!

Accessory Tutorials:

Thanksgiving Hat: FamilyE

Thanksgiving Hat: FamilyE

Apple Stamped Petite Apron: Plaid Online

Apple Stamped Petite Apron: Plaid Online

Turkey Tie Onesie: Samster Mommy

Turkey Tie Onesie: Samster Mommy

Tiny Hands Turkey Applique Tutorial: Treasures for Tots

Tiny Hands Turkey Applique Tutorial: Treasures for Tots

Interchangeable Thanksgiving Pin: JewelryMaking.About

Interchangeable Thanksgiving Pin: JewelryMaking.About

So.. I’m going to print out that hat and wear it to Thanksgiving dinner, because I’m awesome like that.

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

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Old Greeting Cards: What Can I Do With Them?

Don’t throw your old greeting cards away! There is plenty that you can do with them. Click on the photo to grab the tutorial.

Looking for more Christmas tutorials? Simply check out my blog archive for Christmas!

Contents:

  • Misc. Tutorials
  • Advent Calendar Tutorials
  • Card Tutorials
  • Gift Tag Tutorials
  • Ornament Tutorials

Misc. Tutorials:

How to Make Tie-On Charms from Recycled Christmas Cards: Happy Birds Crafting Haven

How to Make Tie-On Charms from Recycled Christmas Cards: Happy Birds Crafting Haven

Scented Sachet with Recycled Greeting Cards: Cathie Filian

Scented Sachet with Recycled Greeting Cards: Cathie Filian

Greeting Card Box: KinderArt

Greeting Card Box: KinderArt

Crochet Card Bowl: Family Crafts.About

Crochet Card Bowl: Family Crafts.About

How to Make a Christmas Card Basket: All Free Crafts

How to Make a Christmas Card Basket: All Free Crafts

Advent Calendar Tutorials:

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Martha Stewart

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Greeting Card Advent Calendar: Gingerbread Snowflakes

Card Tutorials:

Gift Tag Tutorials:

Making Christmas Tags: Altered Stuff

Making Christmas Tags: Altered Stuff

Ornament Tutorials:

Make a Christmas Card Star: WikiHow

Make a Christmas Card Star: WikiHow

Recycled Card Ornaments: Vickie Howell

Recycled Card Ornaments: Vickie Howell

Cardstock Globe Ornament: RubberStamping.About

Cardstock Globe Ornament: RubberStamping.About

Recycle a Card into a Crochet Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

Recycle a Card into a Crochet Ornament: Roots and Wings Co.

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

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