Buffalo Plaid is so trendy right now and I am here for it. Create the most glamorous Buffalo Plaid DIY wrapping paper easily by using DecoArt paint and stencils.
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Supplies for your Custom DIY Wrapping Paper
Supplies for your Custom DIY Wrapping Paper- White Blank Wrapping Paper
- Deco Art Americana Acrylic Paint in Lamp Black, Dove Grey, and Neutral Grey
- Three 1″ Sponge Brushes
Use your Dove Grey first for the base of your buffalo check wrapping paper. Because this wrapping paper is white, I'm just going to use the grey and black colors to add to my design. You could use white tones and do this on black wrapping paper too.
When making your own Buffalo Check DIY Wrapping Paper, be sure that each color is dry before you move on to the next step.
Begin with your crosshatching lines using Dove Grey. Allow at least one inch in between the lines and do two coats. Once your first coat is dry, take your Lamp Black paint and where the first lines cross over, put a square of your black ink. 
I just dabbed around the square with my foam brush and then filled in the remaining area with my additional paint.
Repeat the steps now using your Neutral Grey and going over the crosshatched lines in black.
I wanted rustic looking squares for my DIY wrapping paper and so I wasn't worried about getting lines straight. If you want lines straighter, use a painters tape and a thicker base paper and you should be just fine. 
What kind of paper do I need to make my own custom wrapping paper?
You don't need anything special to make your own wrapping paper. I love using the kraft mailing paper that costs maybe $4 each. Add any stamps or marker to the paper and you have your own custom wrapping paper.
I used this white postal paper and there is no sheen to it. It's thin enough that it'll crease well and thick enough so that you won't see what's inside. 
Did you also know you can make stamps with your Cricut?
True story, folks. Your Cricut can cut stamp material. You'll need to use the Cricut Knife Blade if you're cutting the thick orange rubber but Brother makes a stamp material that you can cut with the Cricut Explore models.
See how easy it is to make your own holiday wrapping paper using Deco Art Americana acrylic paints?! I did this on my dining table and had two going at the same time with about 30 minutes dedicated to drying. I'm definitely using this on meaningful gifts and not my kids' because they don't appreciate stuff like this. 
Head to your local craft store and pick up all these supplies and begin making this today! 
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