You already havethe perfect gift for Valentine's Dayfound? Then beautiful gift packaging is a must. Whether big or small – this makes the gift even more unique. In the article we will give you lots of sweet ideas on how to wrap Valentine's Day gifts and show your love in a creative way.
First you have to decide whether you prefer classic packaging in pink or red with lots of hearts or a more subtle version. Then it is important to choose the material. In addition to the traditional wrapping paper, you can also make a suitable gift box yourself. There are also more sustainable options, such as fabric packaging, which looks just as beautiful.
Wrapping Valentine's Day gifts with paper
Regularly shaped gifts can be wonderfully wrapped with wrapping paper. Be creative this Valentine's Day anddecorate the paper yourself! Wrapping paper is of course available in many designs that match the day of lovers, but the gift looks even more personal if you made the packaging yourself.
Here's a really easy idea to embellish classic brown paper. To do this you will need small hearts made of craft foam, glue, wine corks, acrylic paints (red, white, pink) and twine.
First, make a heart stamp using the wine cork and the craft foam template. Then dip the stamp into the paint and stamp hearts onto the paper. You can follow a specific pattern or design the hearts however you like. If desired, you can outline the hearts with a pen and draw small arrows like in the picture above. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before wrapping the Valentine's Day gift.
With stamps you can conjure up different patterns on the plain paper. We have further ideas on how to make your own stamp from a potato, for examplein this articlecollected.
Instead of stamping, you can paint any motifs on the wrapping paper yourself
Spice up old wrapping paper
You can also use leftover wrapping paper that does not have any specific motifs (for example for Christmas or Easter) for a Valentine's Day gift. Simply cut out several hearts from paper in a matching color and stick them onto the wrapped gift. This idea works wonderfully with papers that have a checkered pattern.
Original gift packaging for Valentine's Day
The following idea is easy to follow but looks really creative. In addition to the plain wrapping paper, you will also need a stencil knife and a second piece of paper in a contrasting color (glitter paper is used in the example).
First, make a heart template on a piece of paper or cardboard and cut it out. Use the template to trace several small hearts onto your wrapping paper. Using the stencil knife, cut along one side of each heart and fold the heart in half. Cut small pieces of pattern paper and glue them to the bottom of the wrapping paper to fill in the “gaps” created. Do this with all the hearts and wrap the gift with the original wrapping paper.
Personalized gift packaging for Valentine's Day
Would you like to make the gift even more personal? Then you can use some photos of you and your loved one together when wrapping the gift. Again, cut appropriate gaps in the wrapping paper and stick the photos on the bottom. You can also write a personal message on the gift or your partnergreetings for Valentine's Day.
Decorate the Valentine's Day gift with a cute drawing
Are you good at drawing? Then try to give the packaging a personal touch by creating a small drawing on it. A boy and a girl who love each other is perfect for Valentine's Day. Of course, a few hearts shouldn't be missing either.
Last minute Valentine's Day gift wrapping
Did you find the right gift just before your Valentine's Day date and need a last-minute idea for packaging? You can even create an original gift wrap with some red/white kitchen twine. Simply wrap it around the wrapped gift a few times and insert a heart-shaped lollipop underneath. Complete!
Valentine's Day gift wrapping in neutral colors
Even for Valentine's Day, gift packaging doesn't necessarily have to be red or pink. Neutral colors look just as beautiful and are suitable for both women and men. Here you will find an idea of how you can wrap your Valentine's Day gift beautifully and elegantly, even without special gift ribbon.
You will need clear tape and some white glitter. If you would also like to make a small garland of white hearts, get some white paper and jute twine.
First, sprinkle some glitter on a flat surface. Then let the glitter stick to the sticky side of the tape to create the gift ribbon. Wrap the gift with paper as usual and tie it with the homemade gift ribbon by gluing the ends to the back. To make the heart garland, cut out a few equal sized hearts from white paper and use a hole punch to hole them. Wrap the gift with jute twine so that it lies directly over the gift ribbon. Leave about 10cm hanging from both ends of the string. Thread the hearts and tie the end of the string. Complete!
In the video you will find another idea on how to make a garland of hearts for gift wrapping.
Make your own gift ribbon out of confetti
Using the same method, you can also make this confetti gift ribbon yourself and use it to brighten up your Valentine's Day gift.
Make colorful gift ribbons for Valentine's Day
You can also make your own gift ribbons out of fabric to suit the occasion. It's best to use white, solid fabric, such as calico, which ideally can be torn into strips rather than cut. This makes the tape look more original. You can use textile paints or ink to decorate the fabric, which can create great watercolor effects on wet fabric. However, if you would like to write something on the gift ribbon, felt-tip pens are perfect for this.
Embroider hearts and spice up the gift box for Valentine's Day
Embroidery is also a great way to embellish the simple gift box for Valentine's Day. To do this, you need a template, a pricking needle, an embroidery needle and embroidery thread in two contrasting colors, for example white and red. Transfer the template to the box using the needle, thread the thread into the eye of the needle and start sewing the hearts “. With double yarn wouldthe embroidery look even more beautiful.
Hearts embroidery template
Wrapping Valentine's Day gift for husband
Many men might not be as excited about a gift box with pink hearts and cupids as we would like. Would you like oneValentine's Day gift for husbandPackaging, then it's better to go for classic red or darker colors. A dark blue satin ribbon with a small heart in the middle is a great idea that will certainly be well received by your loved one.
If the gift is a scarf or piece of clothing, you can leave out the packaging completely. Fold the clothes in an interesting shape and use paper to create a Valentine's Day motif, such as a man in love. Since you can't glue the paper, this idea is only suitable if you're exchanging Valentine's Day gifts at home.
Sustainable gift packaging for Valentine's Day made of fabric
If you are looking for an environmentally friendly alternative to classic wrapping paper, you will also find some ideas heresustainable gift packaging. The best material you can use is fabric. This allows you to wrap gifts of different shapes and sizes and design them creatively.
Make your own hearts out of wool for gift wrapping
First we would like to show you how you can make a few cute wool hearts yourself as decoration for gift packaging. To do this, you need a heart made of cardboard (use an empty cereal packaging, for example), wool and painter's tape. Tape the end of the wool string to the center of the heart with a piece of painter's tape. Then wrap the wool around the heart until it is completely covered. Cut the string, loop it under another piece of yarn and knot the end.
Stamp fabric with hearts and wrap the Valentine's Day gift
If you want to wrap the Valentine's Day gift with fabric, then you can either use a cloth with a beautiful pattern, ordecorate a plain cloth yourself. The easiest way to do this is to use stamps. Stamp your chosen design or pattern and allow to dry. Then turn the cloth over, place the gift in the middle and wrap it as shown in the picture instructions. If you have also prepared a Valentine's Day card, you can tuck it under the knot.
Gift packaging for Valentine's Day made of cloth and hair tie
If the gift has an unusual shape or is too large for the selected cloth, you can use an elastic hair tie instead of the classic gift ribbon. To decorate the hair tie, simply sew a small felt heart onto it. Then wrap the gift in the cloth and secure it with the hair tie.
Print XOXO on a red cloth and wrap your Valentine's Day gift
Small Valentine's Day gift packed in a jute bag
The best gifts often come in small packaging. For example, if you want to give jewelry as a gift for Valentine's Day, then you don't need large gift boxes with expensive packaging. A jute bag would also be perfect for the purpose. But so that it suits the celebration of lovers, you should decorate it appropriately.
The simple jute bag can be easily embellished with a stencil. Whether it's a heart, a kiss or another motif, you decide for yourself. Attach the stencil with some painter's tape, paint in the desired color and allow the paint to dry thoroughly. Then remove the stencil and the original gift packaging is ready.
