Gift Wrapping Idea: “My, How You Have Grown!”

This is a simple way to wrap a gift (and the child can use it for measurement after!)  

Materials

• Kraft paper (can be purchased inexpensively with mailing supplies or re-use the interior of paper shopping bags)
• Measuring tape (can be purchased at a fabric stores)
• Scissors
• Clear tape
• Cardboard box (a great way to re-use!)
• Ribbon
• Twill cotton ribbon, fabric dye or food colouring & a shallow dish (optional)
• Print-out of the gift tag MyHowYouHaveGrown (With spots for the names and multiple copies for future use)

Directions

• Put your present into a box, cover it with kraft paper.

• Use the measuring tape as ribbon.

• We added a bit of interest by dying twill cotton ribbon (which can be purchased at a fabric store inexpensively.)  If an adult is dying the ribbon, follow the directions on the package of fabric dye, dipping portions of the ribbon into the solution or brushing it on.  If working with a child, you can dye this type of ribbon using food colouring diluted with water in a shallow dish.

• Attach the provided gift tag or make your own.

Purpose

• Re-using materials

Safety Notes

• As with any of these types of materials (ribbon, rope etc.), a measuring tape can be a strangulation hazard and should be used with adult supervision.