What do you call an elf who sings?

A wrapper

Here’s a simple and fun craft idea for making homemade wrapping paper:
Bing and his friends call it “Stamping with Sponges”

Materials Needed:

- Brown kraft paper, plain white butcher paper or leftover unused leaf bags (inside out)

- Sponges (cut into shapes)

- Paint

- Paintbrush

- Optional: Glitter, markers, crayons or ribbons for decorations

Steps:

1. Prepare the Paper:
Roll out your kraft or butcher paper to the size you want for wrapping.
Tape the edges down on a flat surface to keep it from rolling up.
You can even use leftover leaf bags (just turn them inside out).

2. Create Your Sponge Stamps:
Cut shapes out of sponges if you want softer, reusable stamps.

3. Paint the Stamps:
Dip the sponge into the paint… or apply the paint directly to the stamp using a paintbrush or dip it lightly into the paint.
Be careful not to overload the stamp with too much paint to avoid smudging.
Bing does this all the time!

4. Stamp the Paper:
Press the stamps onto the paper, leaving a fun pattern.
Let the paint dry before adding more layers and colors of decoration.

5. Decorate (Optional) Add extra details with markers, glitter, or even splashes of paint to make the paper more festive.
Draw elves, candy canes, or stars.

Once everything is dry, you have a wonderful custom, homemade wrapping paper!!

♥ BinG!

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