Linda Johnson

Fathers Day Crafts-A Truly Unique Specialty Gift Wrap That Anyone Can Do



Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2009

by Linda Johnson
Showcase to Ideas

Ok, so you have the Fathers Day gift, now what?  Well why not incorporate some simple sports or hobby themed related items to your gift wrapping.    In other words, try adding layers of interest to what would normally be considered a traditional gift wrapped box with a bow.  This project will demonstrate how easily anyone can spice up a plain wrapped gift for Fathers Day that your loved one is sure to enjoy.

This project is all about the details.  Not only are you creating visual interest, you are also making something that your loved one can use after the gift is unwrapped.


You will need the following supplies: 

  • Sports or hobby related gift wrapping paper – We chose one that has an antiqued look to it.
  • 1 small bungee cord – Use a medium or large bungee cord for larger boxes or packages.  Bungee cords come in a variety of colors and sizes.  Coordinate the color of your bungee cord with the colors in your wrapping paper.
  • 1 name tag – Store bought or you can make your own. 
  • Hole puncher
  • Ribbon or cording – Choose a color that matches the colors in your gift wrapping.
  • 1 decorative sports related item.  Choose items that can be easily attached to the end of your bungee cord.  You can purchase one at a party supply or craft store.   Another idea would be to look at what you have in the garage or in the house.   For example, your husband loves to play darts.  You could buy a package of darts and attach one of them to the bungee cord.
  • Scotch tape
  • Scissors
  • Sharpie pen


Steps 1 - Begin by measuring and cutting your themed wrapping paper.  You can also use plain colored wrapping paper and stamp a sports or hobby related theme pattern on to your paper using different colored ink.   In an attempt to keep this project simple, I opted for a decorative single sheet store bought wrapping paper.



Step 2 - Wrap paper and secure with scotch tape.



Step 3 - Using your hole puncher, punch a hole out on the top of the name tag and address card using your sharpie pen.  Set name tag aside.



Step 4 – Wrap bungee cord around the center of your box or package hooking the ends together.



Step 5 – Thread your ribbon or cording through the opening of your name tag and attach to the bungee hooks, and tie the ribbon at the back of the hook.



Step 6 – Attach a decorative theme related item to the other bungee cord hook by securing with ribbon or cording.  Take care not to cover too much of the design of your sports or hobby related wrapping paper.



For more tips on specialty gift wrapping, be sure to check out my Mothers Day article, "Create a Gourmet Gift Wrapping for Mothers Day Using Recycled Grocery Paper".

Linda Johnson is an experienced crafter and interior/exterior decorating specialist, sharing her passion by helping friends, family, and clients solve their decorating and craft needs, and is currently the publisher of http://www.showcasetoideas.com, where everyone is invited to show off their own wonderful creations, and find a wealth of craft ideas and decorating projects.  Linda's education and practical decorating experience laid the framework for putting together an evergrowing library of how-to articles, video tutorials, and supply resources, while enabling viewers to share her passion by showing off their projects as well at http://www.showcasetoideas.com.  

This Article has been viewed 363 times. (Not updated in real-time.)
No comments yet.
We want your comments! If you can read this, you don't have javascript enabled, so you can't use this comment system. Please enable javascript.