“Snowball” Painted Gift Wrap

This week, I thought I’d pull out an idea from the archives: it’s an imaginative way to get the littles involved in present prep.

Keeping kiddos busy while us parental-types are trying to finish last-minute, holiday prep can be a challenge. Here’s an easy activity that’s fun for toddlers to tweens, and results in something usable: “Snowball” Painted Gift Wrap!

What you need:

  • Any weight, White yarn
  • Scissors
  • Craft paint
  • Plain wrapping paper
  • Masking tape

Make Snowball Pompoms Video Tutorial

Paint with Snowballs

  1. Lay out and tape down, plain wrapping paper.
  2. Place a small amount of a couple of colors of paint on a plate or foil, give your kiddo the snowballs and let ’em have at it — dip, pounce and swoosh all over the paper!
  3. Let dry.

Painted Gift Wrap with Snowball Pompoms!


Make Snowball Pompoms Video Tutorial

Paint with Snowballs

  1. Lay out and tape down, plain wrapping paper.
  2. Place a small amount of a couple of colors of paint on a plate or foil, give your kiddo the snowballs and let ’em have at it — dip, pounce and swoosh all over the paper!
  3. Let dry.

Painted Gift Wrap with Snowball Pompoms!