Emily is back with another great Christmas craft for us!
Check out her DIY Wrapping paper art… I mean we always have pieces left over – now we can use them for something fun and useful.

The holiday season is full of family time, baking, and of course, shopping for gifts and decor. However, the amount of shopping we do this season can rack up a load of debt. To stay on budget, you can make your own decorations and gifts. This is also a great way to spend more time with the family.
The best part is we already have a DIY ready for you. This craft project is for super easy wrapping paper art. The great thing about this DIY is that you already have all the necessary supplies. Which makes it even more affordable. But this craft is more than just easy to make. It’s tons of fun since it is entirely customizable.
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I (Emily) made this easy wrapping paper art in less than 15 minutes with items I already had in my home and you can, too!
DIY Easy Wrapping Paper Art
Supplies Needed:
- Poster board
- Scissors
- Scalloped circle hole puncher
- Wrapping paper
- Picture frame
- Double-sided tape
- Glue stick
Directions:
My project started by cutting a triangle out of poster board. I freehanded this, but feel free to use a straight-edge or a template. I’m not that into straight lines. Obviously.
I used my scalloped circle hole puncher to cut lots of circles from my wrapping paper and pages from an old book.
Starting from the bottom, I arranged lines of circles on my tree, glueing them as I went. I decided to do every other line out of the book print because…well, no reason. Just because.
Many lines later, I placed my final, red circle on the tree. That process took me a total of 7 minutes. I found a sheet of woodgrain wrapping paper in my closet that I’d picked up at Paper Source last year.
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I think it’s perfect for this project! I cut the paper to fit inside an old frame (minus the glass) and attached the tree to it using double-sided tape. I doubled up my double-sided tape to lift it off the woodgrain a bit. And, that was that. Another 7 minutes gone. I love fast projects!!
I love these projects because A) they were super fast to complete B) they only cost me supplies from my closet and C) they can be 100% tailored to your own personal Christmas decor.
Is your wrapping paper Silver and Gold? Blue and White? Turquoise and Red? Yep, those colors will work too. See what I mean?! Perfectly tailorable!

DIY Easy Wrapping Paper Art
Do you have loads of leftover wrapping paper? Why not use it to make this DIY Easy Wrapping Paper Art? The best part is it's beginner friendly. Click through to get the full tutorial...
Materials
- Poster board
- Scissors
- Scalloped circle hole puncher
- Wrapping paper
- Picture frame
- Double-sided tape
- Glue stick
- Old book (optional)
Tools
Instructions
- Cut a triangle out of a poster board
- Use a scalloped circle hole puncher to cut holes out of your wrapping paper of choice. You can also cut pages out of an old book.
- Start from the bottom, and arrange lines of circles on the tree, gluing them as you go. I decided to do every other line out of the book print because...well, no reason. Just because.
- Next, get an old picture frame that will fit your tree. Then select wrapping paper for your background. Cut the size you need and lay it in the back of your structure.
- Grab your tree and the double-sided tape and attach the tree to the wrapping paper background you selected. Now everything should be sitting in the picture frame. Leaving out the glass is optional.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
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Hi, I’m Emily from 52mantels.com. I’m the wife to a wonderful hubby who puts up with my constant projects and I’m the brand-new mommy to one perfect little bow-wearing baby. I’m also a habitual DIY girl with a passion for creating a beautiful home on a budget. When I’m not crafting and creating, I’m planning my next craft or creation. Obsessed? Perhaps. But, I prefer the word focused. I’m focused on making my house a home and doing it creatively.


The Belly Dancer says
I love your trees.
The Belly Dancer says
Now following you from Happy Accidents.
Angie Ramirez says
Awesome! Love it!! I must share this..
thanks for linking up this to my create and inspire linky party! Hope to see there tomorrow friday!! 🙂 Thanks!
Angie
Aimee from ItsOverflowing says
Oh my goodness! These are DARLING!!! I totally LOVE this DIY Christmas tree and it looks so simple, too!!!
Aimee from ItsOverflowing.com