Tutorial - How to Make Mailing Tube Gift Wrap

Use paper shreds to complete the look

Tutorial at The Beauty DoJo Blog

"Have you guys every thought about using mailing tubes for gift wrapping? I’ve seen lots of companies use them for product packaging and love the look, but never really thought of using them to wrap gifts for my friends. That is, until I couldn’t find the right sized wooden box for one of my friend’s gifts. So I did what any crafty person would do and roamed around the aisles of Michael’s trying to find another alternative. As you can probably guess, I ran into these wonderful mailing tubes".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Mini Milk Cartons

Fill with jellybeans, M&Ms, or candy corn

Tutorial at I Try DIY Blog

"Last year, I came up with a tutorial for packaging halloween candy. I wanted to make it an annual thing, so I tried to figure out how these mini milk cartons were made. No printables. No exact measurements. Mostly freehand scoring, snipping and gluing. For this project I used fairly sturdy cardstock (~65lb/175gsm). This particular sheet is 8.5 x 11 inches".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a YoYo Rosette

Cute decoration

Yo Yo Rosette Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"Transform a paper bag into a lovely gift package by adding a yo yo rosette and a gathered frill. This is a great way to use up small pieces of your favourite fabric and ribbon. By adding a brooch backing to your yo yo rosette, it can then be pinned to your favourite bag as a decoration".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Card or Money Holder From a Greeting Card

Make a Gift Card or Cash Gift More Personal

Card or Money Holder From a Greeting Card Tutorial at Berri Patch Blog

"Recently I gave a gift card as a shower gift.  Now, gift card holders that you buy can be cute sometimes, but they just seem ordinary to me. And if you want to give a card also, here's a way to combine the two and make something pretty neat.  Pick a greeting card you like.  Since this was for a baby shower, I chose this cute little bear.  Make sure there is plenty of unprinted space on the inside of the card".... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Package Odd Shaped Items

A nifty packaging solution using household items.

How to Package Odd Shaped Items Tutorial at CraftyRie Blog
"Solution.. make a parcel tube from a paper tube (from the kitchen paper towels). First, cut to length, with an extra 2-3cm longer than the doll (for folding the ends)".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Clear Labels with Laser Printer and Tape

Genius I tell ya!

Clear Labels with Laser Printer and Tape Tutorial at Sew-Much-Better
"Use creatively. Suggestions .... Scrapbook, organization, spice bottles, tins..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Simple Decorative Paper Gift Card Holder

Love it! Once you make the template, you're ready anytime you need to present someone with a gift card.

Simple Decorative Paper Gift Card Holder Tutorial at Smashed Peas and Carrots
"Need something fun and handmade for all those gift cards lovers on your list? I have a few of those peeps on my list too and to add a touch of handmade to those gift cards I made some Simple Gift Card Holders in lou of those not-so-handmade ones that most stores usually give you when you buy them..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Eco Friendly Shipping Box

Picnic Basket Crafts is back with another eco-friendly way to ship your packages. This one is sturdier than the others for shipping more fragile items. Terrific!

Eco Friendly Shipping Box Tutorial at Picnic Basket Crafts
"As requested, here is my tutorial describing how I use a cereal box and water-activated paper tape to make a very durable, attractive, and ecofriendly packaging box for items that need a little more support in shipment..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Window Gift Box

Who wouldn't love to receive a gift in a box like this? The box IS a gift!

Window Gift Box Tutorial at ArtMind
"I have to admit: this is a tutorial that involves a lot of work. I recycled a pre-made box to reduce the amount of work. But you can also used recycled cardboard and assemble the box yourself of course.
Because these boxes take so much time to make, I usually only make them for very special occasions or people. As far as I know, all of them have kept the box the gift came in..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Wrap a Gift Beautifully

You know, she really is right. Taking the extra time and care to wrap a gift means a lot.

Gift Wrapping Tutorial at Hideous Dreadful Stinky
"Nobody wraps presents any more. At every birthday party and baby shower I've been to over the past few years, I always seem to bring the lone wrapped gift in a sea of tissue paper and gift bags. I can say, definitively and without hesitation, that I despise gift bags..." Part 1: Preparing Your Package, Part 2: Wrapping Your Gift, Part 3: Finishing Touches

Tutorial - How to Turn a Paper Lunch Bag into Product Packaging

Using recycled products can be more attractive than you think!

Paper Lunch Bag into Product Packaging Tutorial at Picnic Basket Crafts
"I used a bunch of bags as shipping envelopes, but then I had another nice idea. I had a mountain of soap ready to be packaged and labeled, and I decided to use some of the paper bags to wrap them up..." Read more

Picnic Basket Crafts has another similar tutorial, but this one is a no-sew, no-glue, no-tape, no-staple alternative.

Tutorial - How to Create Package for Shipping without Plastic

The envelopes are handmade and the tape is paper. Not only eco-friendly, but looks really terrific!

Package for Shipping without Plastic Tutorial at PicnicBasketCrafts
"In this tutorial, I'll be showing a super-simple way to package your products (or gifts, or whatever you're sending) in recycled and recyclable materials, using no plastic. Not only does it do the planet (and your own heart) some good, but it also sends a powerful message to your customers that you are committed to green practices, in word as well as deed..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Recycled Gift Wrap

Not just wrapped, but jazzed up with a flower and ribbon - all from junk mail.

Recycled Gift Wrap Tutorial at Wool Thumb Creations
"Unfortunately, all of us get tons of junk mail, which not always ends up in recycling. So here is the way to use your junk mail for gift wrapping..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Padded Envelope from Reclaimed Paper

Adorable, practical, eco-friendly, and money-saving! Does it get better than that?

Padded Envelope Tutorial at Swirly Thoughts
"You can have fun and use lots of different papers...I also keep scraps of plain paper to use as address labels...." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Envelope from a Cereal Box

You just may never have to buy another envelope!

My Copy Cat Envelope Tutorial at Circles are Forever
"This is my way to recycle and save money on packaging..." Read more