How to Draw a Birthday Present
Wish to learn how to draw a birthday present?
Everyone will like this simple step by step lesson for learning how to draw a fun and colorful birthday present! This easy drawing lesson is perfect for younger students looking to learn how to draw. Who doesn’t love a gift wrapped surprise?
All drawing steps are included here which make it fun and easy to follow! Expect this drawing to take about 30 minutes, but the art-making process may actually take more time if a background is included as well.
Get a thrill out of learning how to draw a birthday present. Go beyond the lesson…don’t forget to add some creative details. Remember there is a PDF guide at the end of the lesson.
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
- How to Draw a Birthday Present Printable PDF (see bottom of lesson)
In this article, we will start off with a new piece of paper and learn how to draw a birthday present in no time. It is best to observe the proportions of each part of the birthday present.
Time Needed: 30 minutes
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Draw The Lid Of The Box
Start by drawing a thin rectangular shape to form the lid of the birthday present.
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Form The Body Of The Gift Box
Draw a slightly taller rectangular shape below the lid to create the body of the gift box.
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Add A Tied Ribbon
Now, add a tied ribbon on top of the lid as shown in the illustration.
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Attach The Ends Of The Ribbon
Complete the ribbon by attaching the loose ends to the bottom of the ribbon.
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Now Wrap The Gift Box
Outline the ribbon as it wraps around the side of the gift box.
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Then Wrap The Other Side
Draw the strip of ribbon wrapping the other side of the box.
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Attach The Gift Tag
Make your present more personal by drawing a curved line for the string of the gift tag. Then, outline the shape of the tag itself.
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Decorate The Gift Box
Add a pattern by drawing circles on the body of the gift box. Get creative and make it uniquely yours!
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Complete The Birthday Present Drawing
Time to bring your drawing to life! Use a lively color like purple to fill in the ribbon. Brighten up the gift tag with a yellow shade. Then, use a combination of blue and orange crayons to color the gift box.
How to Draw a Birthday Present PDF Download
Click the link below to view or download this drawing lesson. The PDF is a printable drawing lesson for How to Draw a Birthday Present. The last page of the downloadable PDF includes a coloring book page with just the outlines and an extension exercise for prompting kids to get creative!