![DIY Birthday Cake Gift Wrap](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cake.wrap_.done1_.jpg)
In my book, a birthday party always calls for a birthday cake. No excuses! For the next party you attend, why not wrap your gift cake-style for the birthday boy or girl? That way you can be sure the party isn’t cake-less. ;)
![DIY Birthday Cake Gift Wrap](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cake.wrap_.done4_.jpg)
This tutorial is such a simple and playful way to wrap a birthday gift. Use any colored paper and matching yarn you have on hand. You could use this technique on small round boxes as cupcakes, or even on a huge present for a larger than life cake! Either way, nicely wrapping a gift is really the icing on the cake for a sweet gift to a friend – puns intended!
What You Need
![DIY Birthday Cake Gift Wrap](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cake.wrap_.supplies.jpg)
- Pink wrapping paper
- Scissors
- Tape
- Yarn (assorted colors)
- Pom poms
- Pencil
- White glue
How To
![DIY Birthday Cake Gift Wrap](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cake.wrap_.step1_.jpg)
Step 1
Wrap your gift using pink gift wrap.
![DIY Birthday Cake Gift Wrap](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cake.wrap_.step2_.jpg)
Step 2
To make the decorative icing, cut lengths of yarn and glue onto the top edge to form U shapes. (You can eyeball this step, or quickly measure your gift and divide it into equal sections on each edge.)
![DIY Birthday Cake Gift Wrap](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cake.wrap_.step3_.jpg)
Step 3
Glue red pom poms onto the top of the icing U’s you just made.
![DIY Birthday Cake Gift Wrap](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cake.wrap_.step4_.jpg)
Step 4
Write your message on the top of the box in pencil. Cut and glue down pieces of yarn over the pencil message. Let dry and erase any visible pencil marks.
![DIY Birthday Cake Gift Wrap](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cake.wrap_.step5_.jpg)
Step 5
Glue lines of yarn along the bottom edges of the box and add a pom pom onto each corner.
![DIY Birthday Cake Gift Wrap](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cake.wrap_.step6_.jpg)
Step 6
Let dry completely and give away to the lucky birthday boy or girl!
![DIY Birthday Cake Gift Wrap](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cake.wrap_.done3_.jpg)
![DIY Birthday Cake Gift Wrap](https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cake.wrap_.done5_.jpg)
Happy crafting!