Gift Artwork

Activity Description: Scouts prepare one of their art pieces as a gift and create wrapping and a card to go with it.

Info Needed: Scouts should understand that sharing art helps others learn about their ideas and creativity.

Items Needed:

Scouts’ completed artwork
Paper, pencils, scissors, and tape
Drawing and coloring supplies (markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.)
(Optional) Envelopes
(Optional) DIY wrapping supplies: newspaper, craft paper, tissue paper, gift bags, boxes, string, or ribbon
(Optional) Materials to decorate wrapping or make a gift card
(Optional) Computer and printer for digital cards or designs

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 15–30 min):

Choose a gift artwork (2–3 min)
- Each scout picks one piece of their art to give as a gift.
- They decide who they want to give it to (family member, friend, teacher, etc.).
Wrap the gift (10–12 min)
- Scouts design and decorate their own wrapping using the materials available.
- They can make a bag, a box, or simply wrap the artwork in paper.
- Remind them to think about how to protect the art and make it feel special.
Make a gift card (5–7 min)
- Scouts create a simple card to go with the gift.
- They can write or draw what the art is about, why they picked it, or how they made it.
(Optional) Add a personal touch (5–8 min)
- Scouts can add a handmade tag or frame to the gift.
- If time allows, they can design a matching sticker, bookmark, or poster using their artwork.

Tia Kennard