Making gift decoration from folding paper - with video & photos
Hello! Do you want to creatively and lovingly decorate your gift? Then craft a striking gift decoration made of folding paper with us – it resembles a small fan and looks really festive. Especially with a colorful pom-pom in the center, it acts like a small eye-catcher on your gift.
You surely know: There are not many ways to wrap a gift classically – but there are countless possibilities to design the packaging creatively. This guide is part of our series on decorative elements for gift wrapping.
As always, you will receive a simple step-by-step guide with video, photos, and tips from us, so that crafting is easy for you.
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✂️ Gift Decoration Made of Folding Paper: Step-by-step Instruction with Photos
For this folding decoration, you only need a few materials. Colored cardstock is best, as it is nice and sturdy, yet can still be folded well. You can decorate the center with a pom-pom, a button, or a glitter stone – whichever you prefer.
Tip: When folding, make sure to create even sections – this way, the folding paper will look nice and round in the end. You can glue the finished decoration directly onto your gift with hot glue.
🧾 You need:
- Colored paper (e.g. A4)
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Hot glue gun
- Pom-pom or another decorative element for the center





🎁 Gift Decoration Made of Folding Paper – Ideal for Many Occasions
This gift decoration made of folding paper is versatile – whether for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a loving detail for small gifts. In the category DIY Gift Wrapping you will find many more creative instructions that will make your packages special.
🙏 Thank you for being here!
We hope you liked this idea for a gift decoration made of folding paper! If you’re eager to craft more, take a look at our categories Crafting with Kids for Easter, Making Paper Flowers or DIY Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day. There you will find many more creative ideas with photos and videos.
Have fun crafting – and gifting joy! 🎁✨
From Vitalii Shynakov