
Fabulously fun Christmas gift wrap for kids need not cost us a fortune.
In fact some of the the coolest Christmas gift wrapping ideas for kids made from upcycled, leftover brown paper are:
- Super cheap
- Super simple
- AND on trend zero waste.
So they are perfect if we are after a simpler Christmas or a cheaper Christmas or have got stuck last minute with no wrapping paper for kids on our Christmas gift list!!
I have for you here super cool gift wrap ideas for kids of all ages from toddlers to teens including huge gift boxes & tiny gift bags.
Most are easy enough for kids to do so make a cool Christmas activity.
Cute Mouse Gift Boxes
These unbelievably cute Christmas mouse boxes will delight little kids. You just need brown plus coloured scraps for nose & ears …
Cute Cat Gift Wrap
This is a similar super cute Christmas gift wrap idea for cat loving kids …

Post It Flower Wrapping
Who would have dreamt brown paper and post its could make such stylish Christmas gift wrap that’s perfect for a style conscious teen …
Santa Beard’s Gift Box
Little kids will love this Santa’s beard gift box you can easily whip up last minute from scrap card …
Cookie Cutters
These sweet gift wrap for kids is ideal if you have cookie cutters you need to declutter from your kitchen …
Snowman Gift Wrap
If you need last minute Christmas gift wrap for kids on your gift list simply get pens out and colour away …
With a bit more time on your hands you can create these fab snowman gift boxes with left over packaging …
Gingerbread House Boxes
Magical gingerbread house gift boxes need nothing more than a spare box and a good white pen …
Pom Pom Gift Wrap
Big bright pom poms are a cool, cheap alternative to gift bows and you truly can whip up pom poms fast with leftover yarn …
Rudolf Gift Bags
You can also use pom poms to transform brown paper bags into fun Rudolf gift bags kids …
Rudolf Gift Wrap
Or this simple last minute Rudolf gift wrap with scraps of paper …
Paper Flower Gift Wrap
This paper flower gift wrap is wonderfully classy for a tween or teen to make or receive …
Gingerbread Gift Tags
These adorable gingerbread Christmas gift tags need more time but are a lovely idea if you’re making Christmas gingerbread. You can freeze ahead cookie dough to make these last minute …

Candy Cane Tags
You can also tie on candy canes to brighten brown paper …
Bright Tissue Scraps
Any leftover scraps of tissue paper you have in the house are an easy zero waste way to brighten up brown paper gift wrap for kids of all ages …
Lollipop Gift Wrap
But for younger kids you probably can’t beat a huge bright candy cane lollipop added to your gift wrap …

If you don’t have a lolly to hand you can stick with the candy cane theme with a lollipop made from twine …
Name Tag Gift Wrap
This personalised gift wrap for kids looks fab but threading any beads you have from old broken jewellery will also look fabulous …
Paint Print Gift Wrap
Shape printing is a classic Christmas craft activity and a lovely simple way to decorate gift wrap with kids.
Potato print Christmas and stars are always big favourites ….
But the simplest of paint splodges can be transformed into gift wrap that is either super cool …

And incredibly glamorous …
More Last Minute Gift Wrap Ideas For Kids
Finally if you are totally running out of time on Christmas Eve the easiest way to create gift wrap for kids from brown paper is simply to get pens out and draw away …

I do hope you found inspiration here for Christmas gift wrap for all the kids on your Christmas gift list.
For more lovely simple Christmas ideas that won’t break the bank explore these posts :
- 101 DIY Gifts
- 100 Best Experience Gifts
- 26 Homemade Christmas Cards
- 26 Homemade Ornaments
- 40 Small Christmas Trees
- 30 Simple DIY Wreaths
- 10 Easy Table Decorations
- 16 Homemade Candies
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