Super Easy DIY Wrapping Paper Idea For Kids (Eco-Friendly, too)!

Are you looking for an eco-friendly way to wrap gifts this year? Don’t worry – we have you covered. Learn how kids can create the easiest DIY doodle wrapping paper from leftover brown paper bags.

brown paper wrapped present with ribbon and gingerbread tag on it.

Seriously, who doesn’t love a budget-friendly and recycled gift wrap idea? Save money and let the kids doodle away. Whether they want to draw simple snowflakes or doodle Christmas trees, this creative wrapping can be made by anyone. We also loved adding a DIY cookie cutter salt dough ornament to our wrapping.

Why You Will Love This Easy Art Activity

KID FRIENDLY – Even toddlers can make marks on the brown paper.
DRAW WHAT YOU WANT– Your child can doodle until their heart is content.
RECYCABLE AND CHEAP – Don’t even buy butcher’s paper. Use leftover brown bags.

Supplies you’ll need

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Brown Bag
Drawing Materials
Ribbon (optional)
Tape
Scissors

crayons, brown bag, scissors and a marker on a countertop.

How To Make Doodle Wrapping Paper

Step 1: Recycle Your Brown Paper Bags

Remove the handles and set them aside.
Cutting on a seam will give you as much paper as possible.
Cut out the bottom and remove.
Flatten out a large sheet from the brown bag paper.

collage of brown bag being cut to make it flat paper.

Step 2: Decorate

For this doodle wrapping paper, we used permanent black markers, crayons, and colored pencils. You can use any drawing material you want. Just be careful using washable markers, as they could smear if they get wet.