11 DIY Summer Gift Wrapping Paper Ideas

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Holidays can be not only in the winter but also in other seasons, and I’m sure that you are already thinking of all the birthdays, engagement parties, weddings and other occasions, for which you need a gift. If you are going to a party soon and don’t know how to wrap the gift you have to give it a cheerful summer feel and make it more special, I have some ideas for you. Here are the coolest summer gift wrap ideas that you can easily DIY, scroll down to choose.

Make your own DIY metallic wrapping paper! This adorable flamingo print metallic paper is perfect for any small gift. Just print, foil, wrap! These papers will make any little gift extra special. And what can be more summer-like than flamingoes?

DIY metallic flamingo wrapping paper (via persialou.com)

DIY metallic flamingo wrapping paper (via persialou.com)

Add cheerful cherries to your wrapping paper to make for an extra sweet gift! Paint or draw leaves and sticks and then attach pompom cherries – such gift wrapping is stunning for any summer occasion.

DIY cherry gift wrap (via www.llk-c.com)

DIY cherry gift wrap (via www.llk-c.com)

There’s nothing quite like a well-wrapped gift. You know, the kind you don’t want to open because it’s so beautiful/cool/unique, but you really want to open because if the outside is that good, what’s inside must be incredible! Here you will find a couple of ways to wrap your gift in neon colors, get inspired!

DIY neon gift wrapping (via www.omiyageblogs.ca)

DIY neon gift wrapping (via www.omiyageblogs.ca)

This summertime inspired Vespa and confetti printable gift wrap gives those small gifts a touch of style and summer fun. Have fun adding colorful coordinating ribbon, a little goes a long way! Don’t forget you can use gift wrap in a variety of ways, digital scrap booking and card making are just a few.

DIY printable Vespa gift wrap (via littleluxuriesloft.com)

DIY printable Vespa gift wrap (via littleluxuriesloft.com)

These stickers are made from those solid colored circle stickers found in just about every office supply cabinet. Here they are used on pillow boxes, which are perfect for storing candy, gift cards and other tiny treats but they would also be great on cards, journals, and gift wrap.

DIY gift wraps with watermelon stickers (via sarahhearts.com)

DIY gift wraps with watermelon stickers (via sarahhearts.com)

With just some help from adults, your kids can make this amazing watermelon wrapping paper. Use a potato to make the prints on long sheets of freezer paper using pink washable paint. Let your kids have a lot of fun crafting this paper!

DIY watermelon wrapping paper made by kids (via innerchildfun.com)

DIY watermelon wrapping paper made by kids (via innerchildfun.com)

Floral wrap is really natural for summer occasions. I think this adorable wrap takes a simple grocery store bouquet to the next level, don’t you? It looks really painted and chic, though you can print it very fast. Such a cute and quick idea!

DIY watercolor rose wrapping paper (via www.craftberrybush.com)

DIY watercolor rose wrapping paper (via www.craftberrybush.com)

Different colors and abstract shapes will make your presents special. Read how to make this wrapping paper and add colorful pompom toppers to make the gift extra special.

DIY colorful abstract gift wrap (via enthrallinggumption.com)

DIY colorful abstract gift wrap (via enthrallinggumption.com)

Colorful embroidery floss can make any plain gift wrap really bold and summer-inspired. Create any shapes you like of embroidery floss and wrap your gifts – these can be tassels or geo shapes, or just some simple toppers.

DIY embroidery floss gift wrap (via tellloveandparty.com)

DIY embroidery floss gift wrap (via tellloveandparty.com)

One more floral wrapping paper idea is here! No painting is required: just stamp roses with a ready stamp and voila! Read how to do that in this tutorial.

DIY rose stamped wrapping paper (via https:)

DIY rose stamped wrapping paper (via https:)

The sun is shining, the tulips are blooming, and full-blown summer bliss is just around the bend. Start thinking about all those summer gifts you want to give: birthdays, weddings and thank yous or the sweet surprises. This gift wrap is as summery as everything around: watermelon, ice cream and honey bee wrapping paper with coordinating toppers looks cute.

DIY ice cream wrap idea with a topper (via beautyandbedlam.com)

DIY ice cream wrap idea with a topper (via beautyandbedlam.com)