How to Design Custom Gift Wrap

I’ve always loved adding a personal touch to my gifts, whether it’s through handmade embellishments or custom wrapping paper. So when I recently crafted some paper poppies for a special gift, I had an idea—why not create my own poppy-themed gift wrap to match? That’s when I discovered Playground.com, and let me tell you, it was a game-changer!

Partnering with Playground.com

I was so excited to partner with Playground and explore their incredible platform. They offer templates for stickers, logos, t-shirts, cards, mockups, and so much more. But what really caught my attention was their pattern template tool. It already has so many design options, but the best part? You can start with any suggested pattern and then customize it by prompting Playground to make changes. It’s like having a personal design assistant at your fingertips!

Creating My Custom Poppy Pattern

I started browsing through the pattern templates and found a really cute floral design. It was already beautiful, but I wanted it to match the paper poppies I had made. So, I simply prompted Playground to change the flowers into a specific poppy—and just like that, it generated multiple variations for me! The first version was perfect, so I downloaded and printed it on regular paper to use as my gift wrap.

Crafting the Perfect Gift Presentation

Once I had my printed pattern, I got to work. I used one sheet to wrap my actual gift and printed an extra to cone up and wrap around my handmade paper poppies. The results were stunning! The custom wrapping paper tied everything together beautifully, making the entire gift feel even more thoughtful and special.

More Playground Projects to Try!

Now that I’ve seen how easy and fun it is to customize patterns on Playground, I can’t wait to experiment with more designs. I even tried swapping out strawberries for bows in another pattern, and it completely transformed the look! The possibilities are endless, and I love that I can create unique, professional-looking designs with just a few simple prompts.

If you’re into crafting, design, or just love adding a personal touch to your gifts, I highly recommend checking out Playground.com. And be sure to check out my Instagram post featuring this project here!

What custom patterns would you create?

-Sara Kim