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Beautiful decorative pillows can enliven even the most restrained interior. They bring an atmosphere of comfort, home warmth and allow you to relax. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to decorate your home with them, because you can create these cute decorative elements yourself.

We have selected thematic master classes for you, from which you will learn how to sew the pillow of your dreams. Thanks to step-by-step photographs and detailed descriptions, even a beginner can cope with this.

Volumetric heart made of roses

A handmade pillow can be a wonderful gift. Armed with imagination and a thread and a needle, you can even turn it into a unique Valentine’s card. We offer you a step-by-step master class on making an unusual pillow with a voluminous heart.

To work you will need:

• ready-made pillow of the desired size;
• fabric for roses, which does not require overcasting the cut;
• scissors;
• needle and thread.

Cut circles with a diameter of approximately 8 cm from the fabric; they may be slightly crooked and slightly different in size. This will only add volume and realism to the flowers.

Take the circle of fabric by the middle and gather it, forming folds as in the photo. Secure the workpiece in the desired position with a couple of stitches.

Sew another circle of fabric from the bottom, forming a voluminous bud.

Continue sewing circles onto the rose until you get the desired size flower.

Prepare the remaining roses using the same scheme. Their number depends on the size of the flower heart.

Sew the flowers to the pillow starting with the outline of the heart.

Place the pieces tightly together so that there are no gaps between them. A magnificent heart is ready to conquer and conquer hearts.

This designer pillow will decorate the room of a capricious fashionista or become the highlight of your living room. And she will lift your spirits just by looking at her.

Fluffy pillow

An original pillow with fringe will fit well into any interior. Pleasant to the touch fleece will make it a favorite thing not only in the children's room.

To work you will need:

• fleece for the base of the pillow and fringe;
• filler;
• scissors;
• threads;
• pins;
• sewing machine.

Cut two 40 x 40 cm squares from fleece.

It is better to choose a fabric for fringe several colors of the same range- you will get a stylish transition between them. In our case, we use 10 strips of 37*10 cm in three shades of brown.

Fold each strip in half and cut the fringe.

Sew the first strip to the base of the pillow, 1 cm from the edges. This is the result you should get.

Next, bend the fringe to one side.

Sew a second strip next to it at a distance of approximately 1.5 cm from the first.

Continue sewing the fringe in the same way. Alternate dark stripes with light ones through several rows, achieving a beautiful and smooth transition of colors.

Place a second square on top of the fringed piece and pin along the edges. Sew the pillow around the perimeter, leaving a small hole for stuffing.

Turn the pillow inside out and stuff it with filling. It is better to use padding polyester or holofiber. Natural materials, such as cotton wool and fluff, can clump over time and the product will lose its neat appearance.

Sew the opening with a blind stitch.

It turns out to be a very beautiful sofa cushion that will create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort in your home.

Pillow "Butterfly Wings"

We present to you a detailed photo lesson on decorating an interior pillow. Even if sewing is not your thing, you can easily master it: you will need a ready-made pillow for the job. Following step-by-step instructions, you will turn an ordinary pillowcase into a masterpiece of art design.

Pillow-toy “Owl”

A funny and bright owl is a win-win gift option for both adults and children. When such a cute bird settles in your baby’s bedroom, he will be happy not only to sleep with it, but also to play with it.

To work you will need:

• cotton in two colors;
• felt for eyes and beak;
• black buttons or beads for the pupils;
• ribbon for bow;
• chalk;
• threads;
• needle and pins for sewing;
• scissors;
• lace;
• filler.

Transfer the owl pattern to paper in the desired size.

Attach the pattern to the fabric and cut out the necessary parts; make an allowance of 1 centimeter for the body and wings.

To decorate the toy, lace, bows and a wooden flower button are used. If you are using a life-size pattern, then cut out a rectangle of 8*16 cm and a square with a side of 4.5 cm for the bow, or change the size of these parts in proportion to the owl.

Sew the beak and lace using a zigzag stitch. The lace is placed in the center of the body, between the wings.

Using the same seam, sew on the wings and eyes. Hand attach the black pupil buttons.

Fold the parts of the owl's body right sides inward, secure with pins and sew. Leave a hole at the bottom between the wings for further manipulation.

Turn the toy inside out, iron it and fill it with stuffing. If you used ordinary scissors to cut out the parts, before turning them inside out, make neat notches near the ears and in all convex places so that the fabric does not tighten.

Sew the hole closed with a blind stitch.

You can do some decorating. Fold the square for the bow into a strip and iron it.

Fold the rectangle in half with the right side facing inward and sew, leaving a 1 cm seam allowance.

Turn it inside out, gather it in the middle and sew on the prepared strip, forming a bow. Sew it to the owl's ear.

Tie a bow from a small piece of ribbon, sew it and a wooden button to the body of the toy.

Such a cute owl will reliably guard your sleep.

Another idea to implement is to sew a respectable eagle owl according to this pattern. It’s enough just to show your imagination and choose the appropriate color scheme and design for the toy.

Pillow with applique “Cat in Love”

An elegant pillow with a cool applique is a wonderful gift for any occasion. With its help, you can confess your feelings or simply cheer up your loved one.

To work you will need:

• thick white pillowcase 35*35cm;
• cotton shreds in 4 colors;
• white interlining;
• iron;
• 3 green beads for eyes;
• threads to match the fabric;
• decorative braid.

Cut out two rectangles 17*13 cm- clouds around the cat and fish. In our case, they are white with orange polka dots. You can choose the color to suit your taste.

The cat's body is a rectangle 16*12 cm, orange with small white polka dots.

Cut a rectangle from white fabric 20*11 cm. From it you will get the eyes and thoughts of a cat.

Cut out a rectangle 10*5 cm made of green fabric for the body of the fish.

Fold the non-woven fabric with the adhesive side to the wrong side of the rectangles and iron them so that they stick together. This will make it easier to cut out small parts and they will not crumble.

Cut out the blanks for the applique. You can use cardboard templates or immediately cut out parts from fabric.

Arrange the elements on the pillowcase and achieve the desired image. Mark the ground line using decorative tape. Choose the expression of the cat's loving eyes.

When you have decided on the location of all the elements of the application, you can proceed to the last stage. All that remains is to sew them to the pillowcase.

Using a small white zigzag stitch, stitch the outline of the white cloud to the polka dot cloud.

Using a green zigzag, sew the outline of the fish to the prepared two-layer cloud. Embroider the fish's fins and the outline of the head. Attach an eye bead.

Sew the parts of the cat with a fine zigzag using threads to match the fabric. Lastly, attach the eyes and embroider his mustache.

Embroidered paws will add even more charm to the animal. You can complement the applique with small flowers to make the composition more expressive.

The finished pillow will definitely take the crown place on the sofa in the living room and will become the star of your interior.

Scops owl pillow “Sleeping kitten”

Want even more cats? We offer you an interesting idea for creativity: sew a charming kitten, which by its very appearance will evoke slumber and peace.

To work you will need:

• cotton fabric 3 colors;
• fleece;
• interlining;
• scissors;
• iron;
• filler;
• chalk or special marker for fabric;
• floss threads;
• 2 buttons;
• pins;
• pattern.

First of all, print out the kitten pattern on paper or redraw it by hand. Cut out all the elements.

Place the body pattern on the fabric, trace and cut it out with a 1 cm allowance. Place the part with the wrong side on the adhesive side of the interlining, secure with pins and cut out. Prepare the second piece of the fleece body in the same way.

Cut out the kitten's paws, ears and tail.

Remove the pins and iron the two-layer body parts so that the cotton adheres to the interlining.

Fold the parts of the ears, legs and tail in pairs with the right sides inward and sew them on a machine, leaving holes for turning them inside out. Cut the stitched blanks with curly scissors or make regular notches.

Turn the parts inside out and iron them, stuff them with filler. Sew the holes with a zigzag. Use pins to attach the resulting pieces to the front side of the cat's front. Sew them to the kitten's body using a zigzag.

Draw the cat's face with chalk.

Place the fleece piece (back) on top and secure it with pins. Sew the pieces together, leaving a small hole at the bottom for turning inside out. Trim the seam allowances with curly scissors or make regular notches.

Turn the workpiece right side out and iron it. Fill the toy with filler and sew up the hole left earlier with a hidden seam.

Sew the upper legs and buttons for decoration to the body.

Embroider the nose and closed eyes with floss threads.

A soft scops owl cat is looking for his loving owner. Everyone will be happy with such a pet. He will happily settle in both a child’s crib and a cozy living room.

Do you feel the strength and desire to create, but still consider yourself a beginner? We bring to your attention an educational video from which you will learn how to sew a funny one yourself cat pillow from a regular pillowcase. An original pattern, a minimum of active actions, a little decor and imagination - and you will get an elegant cat or a mischievous cat.

Using the same principle, you will get a cheerful hare; you just need to make the ears longer.

Download even more funny cat patterns to bring your wildest creative ideas to life. Such cute little animals will be a wonderful decoration for your home or cottage, as well as an original gift for your loved ones.

Dog sofa cushion

Do you think that animals have no place in the house? But you are wrong. You can always have an adorable pillow dog. A cheerful dachshund will happily take its place on the sofa and will not cause you any trouble.

A detailed description is presented in our step-by-step master class.

According to this scheme, you will get both a small toy puppy and a respectable adult dog. It all depends on the amount of available materials and your desire.

And if you have a lot of unclaimed pieces and scraps of fabric left, then you can sew a bright dog pillow from them. A patchwork toy with a cute face made using the patchwork technique will become a favorite character in a child’s room.

You can make this toy with your children and have a fun and useful time. And your child will receive his first cutting and sewing lessons.

A collection of pillow workshops + interesting ideas

Heart Valentine's Pillow:

Original circles:

Checkered Dog:

Romantic option:

Star shaped:

A few more original pillows for inspiration:

Pillows for children: cats, bunnies, owls, dogs, bears:

Decorate pillowcases with plant prints

An original way to decorate a pillowcase with a floral design is to transfer prints of living fresh grass and leaves onto it. A product with this design will be unique and one of a kind. It will also warm you up on winter evenings with thoughts of warm summer.

To work you will need:

• natural light fabric;
• freshly picked plants;
• hammer;
• scissors;
• parchment, preferably siliconized for baking.

Fern, plantain, and clover are perfect for prints. Pick the plant you need, spread it on the fabric and cover with parchment. Beat it very hard with a hammer so that the juice comes out of the leaves, which is absorbed into the fabric and forms an imprint. Remember: Plants need to be picked on a hard, flat surface.

Experiment with different leaves, stems, and placement to get the look you want.

Previously, “handmade” was done due to a total shortage of goods in stores. Now - because everyone has everything and there is nothing to surprise. And I want to surprise, especially on New Year’s Day.

If you want to create an exclusive, inexpensive and personal gift, which is also easy to make, make a decorative pillow!

The pillow is always in a prominent place on the sofa; it personifies relaxation and comfort.

The pillow can be personalized, individual for each family member. For a grandfather - knit, for a grandmother - sew from beautiful scraps, decorate a pillow for a husband with a decorative cord, laying out a name or message, decorate a child with a cheerful applique...

Let's look at a few simple options that will help you create a wonderful New Year's gift.

Pillow filler

We buy ready-made pillows in a chintz cover in a hypermarket. They are inexpensive. Their dimensions are 30x30 cm or 45x45 cm. They can be oblong or round.

You can use the filling of the pillows we sleep on. Over time, it rolls down and collapses. The pillow becomes unsuitable for sleeping. You can rip it open, wash the padding polyester, fill it with a chintz or linen cover, and put a decorative cover on top.

Decorative cover

It can be sewn from any materials, from those that are at hand: from pieces of multi-colored fabric, from scraps of curtains and tulle, upholstery fabric, from pieces of fur, cloth or leather.

We don’t have time to wear out our clothes, a large amount of them accumulates, and we don’t dare throw them away. It can serve as a material for making decorative pillows.

Knitted pillow

A fabric the width of a pillow is knitted and then stitched. Embossed pillows made of thick wool, knitted on thick knitting needles, look impressive. For the pattern, volumetric knitting is suitable: braids, diamonds, elastic bands. The pillow can be decorated with knitted fringe or tassels.

felted pillow

Patchwork pillow

We cut squares, for example, 10 by 10 cm, from any material that does not stretch. We sew them into stripes the width of the pillow. Then we sew the next ribbon and all the others in the same way. Then we sew the ribbons together. The accuracy of the work is determined by the accuracy of the joints.

The more contrasting the selected colors and the smaller the pattern, the more interesting the finished product will look.

Knitted pillow

This pillow is sewn from an old sweater or jacket. Decorated with ribbons and decorative cords. If you don’t have anything at hand, you can crochet a cord from wool, put an inscription on it, and then sew this inscription to the surface of the pillow.

Pillow with applique

We cut out various shapes from the fabric and then attach them to the surface of the pillow. You can create a small picture. For example, a winter landscape with a house, a snow-covered tree and a snowman.

Having cut out the parts, they can be sewn with a closed stitch, or they can be glued. To do this, cut out figures need to be placed on cellophane and outlined, then cut out of cellophane. We place cellophane figures between the surface of the pillow and the fabric parts. Place a thin layer of newspaper and iron it. The cellophane melts and sticks the surfaces together.

If you have a sewing machine at home with a zigzag stitch function, you can sew on the applique by walking along the edges of the parts.

Bumpy pillow

You will need thin fabric, threads and pieces of cotton wool.

We take a square piece of fabric and roll small pieces of cotton wool into it one by one. We tie knots at the base. We place the next cotton ball nearby and wrap it in the same way and tie it with thread again. You need to try to ensure that the balls are approximately the same size and placed tightly to each other. When the entire pillow becomes “bumpy,” we pierce the middle of each ball with a needle and thread and pull it to the base so that the balls become “cakes.” The middle of the “cakes” can be decorated with beads or sequins.

Photographic pillow

Nowadays, salons print photographs not only on paper, but also on any surface. You can order prints of your favorite faces or family photos on fabric. And then sew a pillow out of it. Imagine how wonderful the sofa will look in the living room with pillows that are portraits of all family members.

Baby pillow

This version of pillows is called children's pillows because any child can create them.

Bow pillow. Take a cover made of thick fabric and make paired small holes in it. Multi-colored silk or satin ribbons are inserted into them and bows are tied from them. The more bows and the more colorful they are, the brighter the pillow looks.

Button pillow. The baby sews colorful buttons of various shapes onto the pillow. Tries to sew as tightly as possible to each other. You can arrange them in the form of a heart, Christmas tree or other shape.

Drawing on the case. The child can draw a design on the fabric using fabric paints, and the mother will sew a pillow cover from this fabric. You can apply text to the case with indelible paints: a wish, a festive quatrain, a declaration of love...

A more complex option is with embroidered text.

There was a tradition in the houses of the nobility. The guests signed their names on the tablecloth. This inscription was then embroidered to perpetuate it. The tradition can be resumed, the tablecloth can be replaced with a decorative pillow.

Romantic pillow. Girls have “bins” of “very necessary things”: hair bands, bracelets, beads, hairpins, ribbons... Something gets boring, something paired gets lost, breaks. All these girly props can be used to decorate pillows. Having assembled the ribbon into a “rose” pattern, we sew it to the pillow cover. The stamens will be beads. We collect leaves from pieces of lace. We decorate them with beads and feathers. We put a belt from a silk dress along the edge.

Perhaps the listed ideas will help you and your children create small works of art that will delight your loved ones, and teach your kids new skills.

Decorative pillows have long become an important part of the textile design of many rooms. You can find this functional and at the same time decorative element not only in living rooms, but also in bedrooms, children's rooms, dining rooms and even kitchen areas of a modern home. Decorative pillows. In addition to performing their main function - providing the most comfortable location in the recreation area of ​​any room, they can act as an accent element of the interior (performed in a bright or contrasting form) or serve as a guide in choosing a stylistic direction in the design of the space. In a word, we need decorative pillows not only for convenience, but also for beauty. It’s especially nice that you can make this simple decoration item with your own hands. We have collected for you 100 ideas for creating practical and beautiful, stylish and artsy, bright and neutral, smooth and textured, pillows for every taste, for various design options for your homes. Get inspired, recharge with ideas and create beauty for your own home.

How to use decorative pillows

It is a misconception that decorative pillows belong only in the sitting area of ​​the living room. Beautiful pillows and bolsters can become part of the textile design of the bed. Comfortable pillows can be used for a comfortable position in the dining room or kitchen (for example, in a dining area with a so-called “corner”). Decorative pillows can be used not only in the interior of the home, but also outside it. For example, to increase the comfort of a relaxation area with garden furniture displayed on an open veranda or terrace, you can use various types of pillows, including decorative ones.

With the help of bright decorative pillows, the easiest and fastest way to change the character of the interior. If the entire room is decorated in light or neutral colors, then bright textiles in the recreation area will easily become an accent element. To globally change the color temperature and design dynamics, it is enough to change the covers on the pillows that provide comfort to the seating area.

Using pillows on a sofa or bed, in small armchairs or large-scale ensembles, on personal chairs and even swings, you can clearly define the stylistic design of the interior. For example, the presence of a marine or beach style will be indicated by textile design using blue and white stripes, images of ships, anchors, shells, and inhabitants of various bodies of water.

Variety of options

Knitted products

Knitted pillowcases exude homeliness and comfort. Ideal for Scandinavian interior design. But many variations of modern style can easily accept similar decor. Beautiful textured knitting in neutral colors will be a harmonious addition to the design of the recreation area, and bright threads will help create the necessary color accent if the image of a sofa, armchair or bed was destined to stand out from the general background.

What do you associate with the word yarn itself? What about wool? Surely many will say that saz represented sheep’s fleece. Knitting pillows in the shape of sheep from woolen threads is an incredibly harmonious solution. And there is no need to talk about the originality of the result obtained - such decorative pillows will lift your spirits even on the gloomiest day.

Hand-crafted snow-white lace will look great on linen or cotton pillowcases.

If you don’t know how to knit or don’t want to, but you have knitting threads and a desire to use them to decorate the covers of decorative pillows, the simplest use will be to make pom-poms. The technique is simple, even a child can handle it, but the result is wonderful, textured decor that lifts the mood and transforms the neutral design of the room.

The most common option for creating texture on pillow covers is to use the fabric itself. Folds and various bends, bows and all kinds of weaving (from the main fabric), even knots - everything is used to create a creative design.

A method in which there is practically no need for sewing has become very popular - the pillow is literally wrapped in fabric, but in an original way.

Ordinary ruffles and frills can become the basis for creating an original and stylish decor item. It is enough to sew strips of fabric collected in ruffles onto the simplest pillow cover, and a boring interior detail turns into its decoration. This method of decoration is also suitable for those. who is just trying their hand at sewing.

Using a variety of bright circles cut from felt (or other material that holds its shape well and does not require processing along the edges of the product), you can make an incredibly textured, original pillow that can decorate any interior.

Embroidery, appliqués and combining materials

Applique is a great way to create a unique decorative element from scrap materials. If you have leftover fabric, felt, beautiful threads, beads, rhinestones, braid or ribbons - any of these materials can become the basis for creating an applique. You just need to decide on the topic. It will depend on the chosen stylistic design of the room for which the decorative pillow will be made. But there are many universal options - images of plants, flowers, geometric shapes, abstract patterns...

Picture of animals...

New Year themed...

Hearts, as a symbol not only of love, but also of the holiday of Valentine's Day...

Button applique is a simple way of decorating that even a child can do. Especially if the buttons are not sewn on, but glued. Ask your children to help you and you will receive not only an original decorative and at the same time practical element of the interior, but also priceless minutes of joint creativity spent with your child.

Decorating the pillow fabric with beads, rivets, and sequins looks even more textured and luxurious. It may not be entirely convenient to use such pillows for their intended purpose, but they will certainly decorate the interior.

An excellent opportunity for rational disposal of leftover fabrics of different colors is to use pieces to make a patchwork-style pillow. Patchwork looks original and invariably brings warmth and comfort to any interior.

The easiest way to combine fabrics is to place translucent lace on a plain background. The design looks elegant and even modest, it will fit organically into almost any interior of the room. If you are not sure about the possibility of combining fabrics of different colors and prints to create decorative pillows, then use a more or less neutral option that will look organically in the modern interior of any room . The black and white print is quite conservative and can successfully fit into various furnishings and color palettes of the room.

The combination of fabrics not only of different colors, but also textures looks luxurious. For example, elements made of leather or denim look great as decoration against the background of a plain thick fabric.

Drawings and other methods of color variety

Drawing on fabric is not one of the types of children's tricks for “transforming” the surrounding space, but an activity for fully grown people who want to create truly exclusive decorative items for their homes. There are many fabric painting devices on sale that can be used on various types of textiles. The pillows can then be washed. The drawing can be abstract (this can be created by a person without an art education, but with the obligatory desire to create an original, personalized item for his home)…

The print can be quite specific. An interesting way to create a design or pattern is to use a stencil. The blank for transferring the pattern onto the fabric can be a twig or leaf, letters, geometric shapes, in short, any image that is convex enough to leave imprints on the pillow cover.

Second life for old things

Do not rush to throw away damaged or simply out of fashion items - they can become the basis for a new piece of furniture, for example, a cover for a decorative pillow. The advantage of this approach is not only that you will receive a new decorative element (with a functional load, meanwhile), but also that you will not need to spend money on consumables. See what original products you can sew from an old shirt, dress or sweater

Pillows for children's room

Making decorative pillows for children is a special pleasure. After all, such a textile element of the interior will not only perform its main functions, but also decorate the child’s room, and can become a favorite toy, a reason for acquiring new knowledge and skills, sensations and impressions. When making pillows to decorate a children's room, it is important to understand that they will be used not only for their intended purpose, not only on the bed and sofa, in an armchair or on a chair, but also on the floor, and will actively participate in games.

Recently, the production of pillow letters has become very popular, which can be used both for their intended purpose and as decoration and toys. Most often, for children's rooms, letters are made from which you can make up the child's name, or one capital letter of the name is sewn.

It is impossible to imagine a cozy home without decorative pillows. After all, just a couple of new pillows are enough to revive and decorate the interior of a living room, bedroom or children's room.

This simple and at the same time beautiful decor gives a unique look to any room. Designers recommend laying out three to six pillows. But it seems to me that you can’t have too many pillows!

After all, you can place pillows not only on the sofa and bed, but also on armchairs and even throw them on the floor! Pillows can serve as a bright accent in a bright interior. Plus, the adorable ones make great gifts.

DIY decorative pillows

Editorial "So simple!" I have prepared for you 21 great ideas for creating decorative pillows for home with your own hands.

1. This delightful idea can be realized using ribbon embroidery. These pillows look elegant and cute.

   Using ribbons you can create flowers, patterns, bows and even these magnificent butterflies. In addition, finishing with ribbons is quite simple and does not require special skills. Trim pillows with ribbons Even novice needlewomen can do it.
   

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5. Here's a step-by-step master class, how to make an original pillow with your own hands.
   
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Pillows you create with your own hands will become a bright accent of the interior, and by changing the pillowcases, you can set the style of the entire interior and achieve different effects.

In order for the gift you have chosen to surprise and delight the hero of the occasion even more, it must be beautifully packaged. Well, what should you do if the gift is non-standard and not every craftsman will take on the task of decorating it? In order for your gift, even if it is unusual, to have a beautiful design, we will tell you how to pack a pillow as a gift and other very unusual things.

Gift Wrapping Secrets Everyone Should Know

Before you start decorating a gift, you should definitely know and be familiar with the color scheme that is used for these purposes. Today, the most popular colors used in the manufacture of gift wrapping are:

• white;
• pink;
• yellow;
• violet;
• orange;
• blue;
• green;
• silver, gold.

It is best to try to avoid aggressive and depressing colors such as red, black, brown. They can only be present as complementary ones, but in no case as the main background.

Important! If you don’t know what color to decorate a gift, in order not to make a mistake, it is best to choose neutral and laconic tones.

Also an important aspect is the solemn event:

• If this is a wedding ceremony, then the design should be dominated by white color, decorative elements - flowers, ribbons, beads, lace.
• For the New Year's celebration, you should choose a white, blue, dark blue background, which can be decorated with Christmas tree balls or spruce branches.

Important! Do not forget about the gender of the person to whom you will give the gift. Men should create decor that is more discreet and unobtrusive. As for women, in this case it would be appropriate to decorate the packaging with beads, ribbons, flowers, and other decorative accessories.

Basic method of making packaging from wrapping paper

Almost every store will wrap a gift for you using this method for a certain amount of money. But you can do it yourself and much more original. All you need to do is select the desired wrapping paper and, adding a few bright accents, create an individual gift wrap.

Important! This method is universal. It is also suitable for standard gifts of the correct geometric shape, for example, packages of eau de toilette, perfume, and other cosmetics. You can even pack the mug as a gift, because it will be safer to place it in a box of a suitable size so that it does not break until the moment your friend sees it.

If you decide to decorate a gift yourself, you will need:

• Packaging paper;

Important! In order to find out the amount of wrapping paper you need, you need to measure the box around the perimeter and add 3-4 centimeters to this parameter for hemming.

• Tape measure;
• Scissors;
• Double-sided tape.

Important! If you are wrapping a gift for the first time, you should first practice on a newspaper.

Let's start decorating:

1. Cut out a rectangle of the required size and place the gift box in the center.
2. Fold in the vertical left and right edges. Secure them using double-sided tape.
3. Wrap the box tightly. Remove the film from the tape and glue the folded edge of the wrapping paper to the box.
4. Bend the top edge of the paper and press it tightly against the end of the box.
5. Do the same with the side parts.
6. Bend the lower part towards the end, bend it and bend it again, only in half. Secure everything with double-sided tape.
7. On the other side of the box you do the same operation.

Important! Then you can proceed directly to decorating. Paper and satin ribbons, beads, twigs, flowers, bugs and butterflies are perfect for this. It all depends on the upcoming special event and your imagination.

How to pack a pillow as a gift?

Good quality bedding is an excellent gift for any occasion, especially if you know for sure that the hero of the occasion will like such an idea. But in order not to give such intimate household items from hand to hand in the open, but to add a touch of surprise and surprise, you need to think about their design.

The problem here is that these products are usually bulky, so if you need to pack a pillow as a gift, take note of these ideas:

• Tie with a beautiful decorative ribbon. Here it is enough to show your imagination and really evaluate the result by intertwining the threads. The ribbon must be a shade that matches the pillow itself, even if it is contrasting.
• Putting the item in a bag and tying it with decorative ribbon is a great way to wrap a pillow as a gift. Expensive women's bags are sold in such bags, but you can choose the material at your discretion and sew the packaging in a few minutes, because it is not a difficult task.
• Drape. If you already have a beautiful piece of fabric, you can wrap the pillow in it, creating interesting folds, draperies and adding additional details for decoration.

As you can see, nothing is impossible, and you can even wrap a pillow as a gift if you show imagination and ingenuity!

Original ideas for decorating gifts with your own hands

If you are tired of the standard options and would like to surprise everyone with something new and unusual, we bring to your attention interesting ideas on how else you can decorate a gift:

• Make a bag out of thick paper. To make such packaging, you can use polished paper. You can decorate such a bag with ribbons, a bow or a tag.

Important! You can experiment and make this bag from newspapers and glossy magazines. The most important thing is that the packaging can withstand the weight of your gift.

• You can easily make a box of the most non-standard shape. To do this you will need cardboard, a utility knife, a stapler and tape. You can draw the stencil yourself or download it from the Internet. An excellent addition would be satin ribbons or applique.
• Use several wrapping papers of different colors and textures at once. Beginners can start by designing the general background in this way, and after gaining practice, create entire compositions from appliqués.
• An interesting and unusual option is to use mesh instead of satin ribbons. You can use it to wrap a gift or tie a variety of bows.
• All kinds of ribbon bows. In this case, everything depends solely on your imagination and skill. You can make a very ordinary bow by tying it crosswise, or try yourself in more complex options.

Important! Two types of bows, made from ribbons of different colors and textures, will look very interesting.

• The use of non-standard materials, such as postcards, matchboxes or various packaging, for example, cigarettes, tea or coffee candies.
• Japanese technique “furoshiki”. This method involves decorating a gift using nondescript fabrics. Today, there are many schemes for decorating gifts in this way.
• Use of tags. All kinds of tags look very interesting on gifts. You can make them yourself using different techniques, for example, aging, decoupage or drawing.
• An excellent option for making gift wrapping is a book. To do this, you need to select several pages inside the book and cut out a recess in them using a stationery knife. Fasten several sheets together using glue and place under a press. This way you will get a unique gift box that is ideal for reading lovers.

How can you decorate a wedding gift?

If you are invited to a wedding as a guest, we offer you a wedding gift idea. This packaging decor will fit perfectly into the overall theme of the event, and your gift will be remembered not only by the young people, but also by the guests.

You will need:

• Wrapping paper in light colors;
• Beads;
• Satin ribbons;
• Double-sided tape;
• Lace;
• Stapler;
• Scissors.

Work order:

1. The basic method is to wrap the gift in wrapping paper.
2. Using double-sided tape, glue the lace ribbon, slightly gathering it.
3. Form a bow from a satin ribbon and secure it with double-sided tape to the edge of the lace.
4. Attach the finished bow to the box.
5. Wrap the ends of the satin ribbon around the box, also securing them along the edge of the lace.
6. Decorate the ribbon and bow with beads.

How to beautifully pack a mug with your own hands?

Today, many people like the idea of ​​giving cups of various shapes and sizes, putting a unique photo print on them. Naturally, in this case the box is not included with the item. But there are several options for how you can wrap a mug as a gift with your own hands:

• Make a rectangle out of wrapping paper. Place a mug in the center. Lift the edges of the paper and secure with tape.
• Place beautifully packaged coffee or tea beans in a mug. This way you won't need to make additional decor.
• Buy a box of Raffaello chocolates. Take out the candies and place them in a mug, and place it in an empty candy box. A satin ribbon tied on top will be a bright addition.
• Place some candy, such as an M&M, in a mug. Attach a small greeting card to the handle of the mug using a ribbon.
• For those who love the extraordinary, you can knit the packaging. This decor is especially relevant in the cold season.

How to beautifully pack socks with your own hands?

We bring to your attention several options for how you can beautifully and unconventionally present such a banal gift:

• You can give socks in a very cute way by making a bouquet out of them. You will need wooden skewers and satin ribbons. Roll the socks into a roll, straighten it to look like a bud and secure it to a skewer. Decorate the bouquet with a satin ribbon.

Important! You can use wrapping paper, rubber bands, or a box if you wish. The most important thing is that everything should be in the same colors or match the color of the socks.

• Roll up the sock and place in a colorful paper cupcake tin. You can give them either single or several pairs, adding candy or a chocolate bar to the overall decor.
• Tie your socks with a belt or tie. This way you will pack two gifts at once.
• Place the socks in the egg tray. This is a very unexpected and extraordinary gift. You can decorate the top with twine or wrap it in wrapping paper.
• Place the socks in the cup. In this way, you will give your loved one double the warmth.
• Place a wine bottle in one sock and twist a bow from the other sock, which you will then use to decorate the top of your gift.

How to pack tea as a gift?

Tea is one of the “safest” gifts that is suitable for both men and women. Special tea shops offer a huge assortment of a wide variety of jars for decorating such a gift. If ordinary is not for you, you can pack it in craft paper or put it in a custom box.

By making gift wrapping with your own hands, you will not only be able to create an interesting and extraordinary decor, but also get a lot of pleasure from making it. The most important thing is to use your imagination and don’t be afraid to experiment, then you will succeed!