Sunflower Gift Ideas with napkins in 10 minutes
This Sunflower gift design is easy and fun to make. In addition, after unwrapping, the fabric can be reused for other designs. So it will be a perfect gift wrapping for Sunflower lovers and crafters.
Although this sunflower gift wrap in the photo and video is made of fabric, it can also be made with paper napkins. From gifts to crafts, have fun with different materials and sizes.
How to make sunflower craft with Napkins
Degree of wrapping difficulty：★ (easy)
How to make Sunflower Craft and Gift with Napkins
(This sunflower gift design requires no sewing and can be made in less than 10 minutes.)
Total Time: 10 minutes
What to prepare
Green cloth napkin can be substituted with green wired ribbon
Step 1
Wrap a gift (or round shape) with brown napkin and place it on the side.
Step 2
Fold each yellow napkin like an accordion into 1-inch wide strips
Step 3
Cross the folded yellow napkin.
Step 4
Place the covered gift in the center of a crossed yellow napkin. Then, place all four yellow napkin ends on the gift.
Step 5
Tie them with a rubber band. (Let them stay in place about 1/2 inch from the top of the gift.)
Step 6
Turn it upside down and spread the yellow napkins to cover the brown.
Step 7
Spread out both yellow napkins and flatten the surface.
Step 8
Spread the ends of the yellow napkin evenly.
Step 9
Tuck them into the rubber band.
Step 10
Fold the green napkin to make about 1 inch wide strip.
(If the alternative is ribbon, this step is omitted.)
Step 11
Tie the sides of the “sunflower” with a green folded napkin tightly.
Step 12
Spread the ends of a green napkin (or ribbon) to make leaves.
Step 13
Turn it over and gently press the flat petals from the side to make them three-dimensional.
Estimated Cost: 5 USD
Supply:
- N/A
Tools:
- 4 clothespins (option)
Materials: Sizes: It depends on the size of the gift or round item to wrap For example for the gift in the image (4.5″ diameter, 2″ high): -2 Golden Yellow cloth/paper napkin : 17″ x 17″ -1 Brown cloth/paper napkin: 13″x13″ (large enough to wrap a gift) -1 Green cloth napkin : 17″x17″, or wide wired ribbon -1/4 inch wide rubber band (2″ diameter for the gift size above)
Sunflower diy gift ideas with Paper napkins
If the item is a little smaller than the above, the following sizes are suggested
- Round container such as plastic food container- For example, an 8 oz. size dip container is 4.5″ in diameter and 1.5″ tall, the same diameter as the gift above, but with a lower height)
- Paper napkins
2 Golden Yellow mediam size of paper napkins: 13″ x 13″ or larger
1 Brown paper napkin: 10″x10″ - 1/4 inch wide, 2″ diameter rubber band
- Green wide wired ribbon
(To cover the side of the sunflower and the rubber band, and make leaves, a ribbon or cloth is needed)
The meaning of Sunflower
Cheer somebody up with Sunflower.
Sunflowers represent longing and loyalty to a partner, family member, or close friend.
The yellow color of the sunflower signifies vitality, intelligence, and joy. Yellow is also the color traditionally associated with companionship.
The people of the Inca Empire used sunflowers as a symbol of the sun god and carried them to their temples for worship. Reference: Sunflowers: origin, meaning & symbolism
Reuse fabrics for other designs
How about ironing the unwrapped sunflower cloth into a different design?
What does it mean when you give someone sunflowers?
Sunflowers are known for being “happy” flowers, making them the perfect gift to bring joy to someone’s day. Sunflowers are a symbol of admiration, loyalty, and longevity.
In Europe, the sunflower is a symbol of devotion. In China, it is considered a symbol of immortality, happiness, and an auspicious food.
Yes, Sunflowers are all-around great for birthdays, weddings, and even funerals. Send fresh sunflowers to brighten their day and show your appreciation.
Various DIY Sunflower Gift Ideas
There are many gift ideas and craft ideas available
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- Paper Sunflower craft
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