How To Make Your Own Wrapping Paper

Today I have very bravely decided to make- yes make, my own wrapping paper, with the help of Melissa. She loves painting, so I thought we would have a cosy day in and get her paints out.

Here is how we did it;

These are the things you will need:

1. Sponge

2. A roll of Brown Paper 

3. Paint

4. Scissors 

5. Finger Paint trays 

6. A Marker (or Felt tip pen that can mark on the sponge.)

I have used the Reeves ready mix paint as it is non-toxic and safe for Melissa to use at her age.

I have used the Crayola non-toxic paint before, but it is really gooey, so it's not great for making things like this. It is, however, very good for younger babies who just want to get messy and explore with new textures.

With a marker draw on the sponge the shape you want to make, it will help when you are cutting it out.

Once you have cut out some shapes, dip them into the paint and start putting them on to the brown paper, in any pattern you wish. Or if you have a little one it will be mostly up to them, like mine was. 

I put Melissa in an old baby grow so that if she got it dirty it didn't matter. But we all know if you're painting with a toddler it IS going to get dirty. As you can see in the top right-hand corner of the picture below that is her apron, which she point blank refused to put on, the little tinker.

Finish off with some ribbon and you've got yourself, your own one of a kind wrapping paper. Perfect for grandparents or daddy's presents.

I hope you enjoyed this. If you decide to make your own wrapping paper, please let me see it either by posting a picture in the comments or post it on Instagram using #mummyandmemewrappingpaper so I can see it.

Love 

Sarah & MeMe