If you think that making a gift box is very difficult, then you are deeply mistaken. To make your own original packaging for a presentation, you just need to stock up on colored cardboard and patience. If you show at least a modicum of imagination, you will be able to please your family and friends with an original packaged gift.

Ideas, shapes and photos of beautiful DIY gift boxes

If you want to show your friend or relative all your respect and love, then try making your own gift box. If possible, try to show all your imagination and make the most original packaging. If you wish, you can make a box of a round, triangular and diamond shape, or make a package visually similar to a flower, house, fruit or even a diamond.

Of course, the last options will require a little more craftsmanship, but in the end you will get a unique item that definitely cannot be purchased in a store. The only thing you have to remember is that these crafts love accuracy. In this case, when cutting out the template, you cannot afford to deviate from the line to one side or the other.

You must cut all the lines as accurately as possible, trying to create perfectly even edges. If this stage of work is not carried out as it should be, then with a high probability we can say that in the end the box will turn out to be not quite presentable.

How to make a cardboard box for a gift: a template, a pattern

If you are new to this business, then you need to start your acquaintance with this type of needlework with the simplest things. Believe me, if you do everything right, then even an ordinary square box will look attractive. Now we will present to your attention a master class with which you can make a rectangular gift box.

To make it, you only need glue, scissors and special cardboard. If you don't have one, don't worry too much. You can quite easily take even the one that the kids use in class at school and make a craft frame out of it. Just in this case, after the box is ready, you will have to decorate it additionally. This can be done using the decoupage technique or using organza, tulle or satin ribbons.

How to make a small mini paper gift box: template, pattern

If you are planning to give a loved one a small gift, then you can make a small box for such a gift. To do a similar craft, like the previous one, is best from thick paper. If you make it thin, then there is a possibility that it will not keep the desired shape, or it will simply tear from the mechanical impact that the present will have on its walls.

Yes, and in this case it is extremely important to treat the fastening of all side parts as responsibly as possible. Since these crafts do not provide for the presence of secret locks, it would be better if you fix everything with glue or double-sided tape. If the first box seems too simple for you, then below we have placed two more rather interesting templates, by printing out which you can easily make pretty cute crafts.

How to make a scrapbooking gift box?

If you want to surprise your loved one for real, then make a scrapbooking box for him. To make it, you will need both ordinary cardboard and special paper for scrapbooking. You will make a solid frame out of cardboard, and use paper to give it a festive look. The best part is that in this case you will have a huge field for imagination. Since this box is supposed to be untied, you can decorate it both inside and out.

Moreover, if you wish, you can even provide places for small presents in those parts of the craft that will recline. For example, you can make places for notes there, in which you write the most pleasant words. But keep in mind that congratulatory notes fit well into the overall style of the gift box, they must be kept in the same color scheme which is her.

How to make an origami gift box?

Recently, the origami technique has become so popular that even gift boxes have been made with it. In principle, you can make such a craft from any colored paper, but since you are still making a product for important holiday, then it will be better if you spend money on scrapbooking paper.

In this case, you will not need additional decoration of the inside of the product as you will immediately make it the way it should be. The only thing you should consider is that to create a box, the master class of which is located above, you need to use two square sheet, one of which will be literally 11-12 millimeters smaller. If you do not take into account this nuance, then in the end you simply will not be able to combine the two parts into one craft.

How to make a gift box with a lid?

A gift box with a lid is the perfect package for heavier and heavier gifts. If you make it a little larger than shown in the master class, you can complement the main gift with sweets, fresh flower boutonnieres and hand-made postcards. As you probably already understood, it is best to make such a box from thick cardboard.

If you have the opportunity, then purchase it in a specialized store, or go to the nearest supermarket and take any paper box there. When you bring it home, lay it flat and place it under something heavy. Leave it in this position for literally an hour, and then proceed to drawing the frame future crafts. Such a little trick will help you smooth out the curves that would probably get in the way of you in the process of creating your masterpiece.

How to make a surprise gift box?

In principle, a box with a surprise can have a completely different shape, color and decor. In this case, everything will depend solely on what event you are going to. If you go to an employee’s birthday party, then it can be a completely standard square and rectangular box, inside which, in addition to the present itself, a wish sheet will be placed (it should be as long as possible and folded into an accordion).

If you are going to a child for a holiday, then make a gift box for him in the form of a piece of cake and be sure to install a couple of cartoon characters made of cardboard inside. And in order for them to really turn out to be a surprise for the baby, fasten the figures to flexible springs that will push them out as soon as the lid is removed from the box.

How to make a gift box with wishes?

If you want your gift box to be both packaging and greeting card, then make it in the form of a pyramid. In the photo above you can see the templates by which you can make a small pyramid. But if you try to zoom in on the drawing, you will eventually be able to make a pyramid on which you can place wishes.

Remember, in order for such a surprise to look interesting, the scale of the picture must be at least doubled. Only in this case, you will have the opportunity to make pockets on the outside of the product, in which you can later put cute little notes. Yes, and remember, these pockets do not have to be made of paper, you can quite easily use, for example, lace for this. Simply, when you fasten them, use a stapler instead of glue.

How to make a transparent gift box?

Above, we have already shown you how to make a cardboard gift box and plain paper, and now you will learn how to make a very cute transparent packaging. The best part is that for the manufacture of such crafts you do not have to buy material.

Since it is made from an ordinary plastic bottle, you will only have to buy ribbons and gossips for decoration. So take a transparent plastic bottle and cut off the neck and bottom from it. As a result, you should have a perfect cylinder in your hands. Then take your scissors and carefully cut it exactly as shown in the picture.

After you are done with this, start bending the material in such a way that you can clearly see all the edges of the future craft. If you can't do it with your hands, then use scissors for this. As soon as you realize that the plastic has become more obedient, you can safely collect the box. For reliability, tie it with a satin ribbon.

How to make a box for a women's gift on March 8?

It just so happened, but for some reason most women associate March 8 with tender mimosa branches and scarlet tulips. That is why when making a box for this holiday, you must remember that there must be flowers on its outside. Whether they are drawn or made with the help of an application, it's up to you. The main thing is that your packaging should show with all its appearance that spring will come very soon.

If you don't want to waste time decorating the box, then invest in scrapbooking paper. In case you are ready to work a little, then you can download some interesting pattern on the Internet, make flowers on it and paste over the finished box with a flower appliqué. Also, if you wish, you can simply paint it beautifully.

How to make a box for a men's gift on February 23?

If there are real men in your family, then you simply must make February 23rd a special day. Help you create festive atmosphere proper packaging for a gift. In principle, it can be done quite simply. You can make a box according to any template or master class that we introduced you to, only taking into account the fact that you are preparing a present for the stronger sex.

That is, in this case it is best to forget about flowers, curls and all sorts of feminine things. It will be better if you make a gift box out of paper with a camouflage print, or just paint ready product different shades green and Brown color. If you want to pack a present for an older man in this way, you can try decorating the box with a red star or any other paraphernalia of the Soviet era.

You can also draw it, or print the template and make the desired application from the resulting blanks. Well, if you are a lover of everything new, then try to make a box in the form men's shirts. How to do it you can see in the picture, which is placed a little higher.

How to make a gift box for lovers on February 14?

Many people think that making a heart-shaped box is very difficult. In fact, such a product is made according to the same principle as all other packaging. All that will be required of you in this case is just to find the right template and glue the box with it. We decided to make it easier for you and therefore we offer you a choice of several interesting ideas for gift boxes on February 14th.

If you decide to make the largest and most voluminous, remember that in this case you also have to make a product consisting of two parts. One part will play the role of the gift box itself, and the other will be the lid. Therefore, when cutting out the frame of a future craft, be sure to double-check whether one of the parts is slightly larger.

As in the case of a rectangular product, this is necessary so that in the end it is possible to put the top on the bottom without any problems. As for the color of the box, it does not have to be red, if you wish, you can make the heart pink, raspberry or even purplish white.

How to make a wedding gift box?

It probably doesn't even need to be said that a wedding gift box has to be special. And the point here is not the shape of the product, but its decor. Therefore, feel free to choose a template according to which you would like to make a similar craft, and then start thinking about what the finish of the finished product will be like.

I want to say right away that in the end you get something truly festive, the decor should be multi-layered. That is, you can create volume with the help of flowers, leaves or hearts glued on top of each other and complement all this beauty with elegant curls made of rhinestones and sequins.

For beginner needlewomen, it is best to opt for square and rectangular crafts. Such products are not only made faster, but also decorated more easily. Since you will actually have a canvas in front of you, you can first lay out the future picture from the elements, see how all the details will look together, and only after that proceed with fixing them.

How to make a birthday gift box

Birthday is one of those holidays that everyone looks forward to. It makes no difference how old the hero of the occasion is, on this day he still wants to feel like the most beloved and dear. And what else can bring us back to childhood and give wonderful memories if not a gift packed in a box imitating a birthday cake. It is easy to make such a craft, the main thing is to show a little patience.

Above you can see a template that you can use to make one piece of cake. If you see that the gift wrap will end up being smaller than you need, then zoom in to the desired size, just making sure that all proportions are observed in the process. Then make the required number of pieces, fold them into a circle and measure the diameter of the resulting figure.

But the basis of the received data is cut round stand, on which you will put all the blanks. If desired, you can glue its edge with openwork snowflakes or lace. When the stand is ready, fill all the boxes with presents, form a cake out of them and fix everything with a satin ribbon.

How to make a gift box for the New Year?

As you probably already understood, if you wish, you can make a box for a holiday of any shape and color with your own hands. As for the New Year, then in this case you will have plenty to choose from. If you show a little patience and ingenuity, then with the help of our templates you can make beautiful snowman, fluffy Christmas tree, house or Santa Claus.

If you print the templates on a color printer using photo paper, then you just have to cut out the details of the future gift box and carefully glue them together. If you do not have the opportunity to print templates, you can always make gift wrapping from paper bag and winter applications, for example, the heads of Santa Claus, the Snow Maiden or a snowman.

In this case, the package, depending on the chosen character, will need to be made red, white or blue, and then a head, for example, Santa Claus, should be glued to the very top of the package. They will need to be crated in two pieces and be sure to provide holes for ribbons from the very top, with which you will later tie your present.

How to make a box for a cash gift?

Now you will not surprise anyone with a gift envelope for money, so most people try to present them in a more original way. The best option for such a case there will be a box for cash gift. You can make her pretty simple pattern. True, when making such a craft, you must remember that in this case you will be making a box, the inside of which will slide out.

Therefore, if you see that the sides of the product do not hold their shape well, then be sure to strengthen them. If you do this with cardboard, then one strip will be enough. If you use less thick paper, then first glue a few pieces together, and only after that fix this element on your craft. And, of course, remember that until all the details of the product are fastened together, it is undesirable to move the inside.

If we talk about the decoration of such products, then everything depends solely on your imagination. You can decorate the box for a cash gift with whatever you have on hand, or you can try making flowers out of scrapbooking paper. You can see how you can make them a little higher.

How to make a gift box for sweets?

In principle, a box for sweets can be anything. You can, for example, make a cake from boxes that imitate pieces of dessert (we described how to do this in the previous paragraph of our article) or make something simpler, for example, a round or rectangular box. Therefore, choose which form you like and start making your own. holiday crafts. If you don’t like such products, then try to make boxes according to the templates posted a little higher.

But right away I want to say that no matter what you choose, you need to pay special attention to the material from which you will make your craft. In this case, it is strictly forbidden to use thin standard paper as it is unlikely to be able to support the weight of sweets. Therefore, it would be better if you still spend money and find the most dense cardboard in a specialized store, which will not require additional reinforcement.

Scrapbooking paper is also suitable for creating such a masterpiece, just try to find the material on which it will be applied. children's drawing. It can be castles, princesses, cute animals, racing cars or even Lego. But if you don’t even manage to buy something like that, then just turn on your imagination and decorate the product with appliqué.

How to design and decorate a gift box with your own hands?

If you were attentive, you probably realized that you can decorate a gift box with any decor. Therefore, as a decorative material, you can use even a simple colored paper. So, draw on it a flower of the desired shape in different sizes. After this is done, all you have to do is carefully cut the blanks, and then lay them on top of each other in 3-4 layers.

At the same time, you must ensure that the petals of your flowers are not located opposite each other. It will be better if the petals of each new ball move a little. So you can achieve the effect of fluffiness and visual realism of the flower. You can also glue the finished box with hearts, stars, openwork snowflakes, small notes with wishes and all kinds of signs.

In addition, you can make bows of different shapes from paper and also place them on the craft. And, of course, do not forget that paper can be quite easily decorated with crafts made from ribbons and fabrics. You can see how they can be done in the master classes posted a little higher.

Video: How to make a gift box in 10 minutes?

If you think that making a gift box is very difficult, then you are deeply mistaken. In order to make original packaging for a present with your own hands, you just need to stock up on colored cardboard and patience.

If you show at least a modicum of imagination, you will be able to please your family and friends with an original packaged gift.

Ideas, shapes and photos of beautiful DIY gift boxes

If you want to show your friend or relative all your respect and love, then try making your own gift box. If possible, try to show all your imagination and make the most original packaging. If you wish, you can make a box of a round, triangular and diamond shape, or make a package visually similar to a flower, house, fruit or even a diamond.

Of course, the last options will require a little more craftsmanship, but in the end you will get a unique item that definitely cannot be purchased in a store. The only thing you have to remember is that these crafts love accuracy. In this case, when cutting out the template, you cannot afford to deviate from the line to one side or the other.

You must cut all the lines as accurately as possible, trying to create perfectly even edges. If this stage of work is not carried out as it should be, then with a high probability we can say that in the end the box will turn out to be not quite presentable.

How to make a cardboard box for a gift: a template, a pattern

If you are new to this business, then you need to start your acquaintance with this type of needlework with the simplest things. Believe me, if you do everything right, then even an ordinary square box will look attractive. Now we will present to your attention a master class with which you can make a rectangular gift box.

To make it, you only need glue, scissors and special cardboard. If you don't have one, don't worry too much. You can quite easily take even the one that the kids use in class at school and make a craft frame out of it. Just in this case, after the box is ready, you will have to decorate it additionally. This can be done using the decoupage technique or using organza, tulle or satin ribbons.

How to make a small mini paper gift box: template, pattern

If you are planning to give a loved one a small gift, then you can make a small box for such a gift. It is best to make a similar craft, like the previous one, from thick paper. If you make it thin, then there is a possibility that it will not keep the desired shape, or it will simply tear from the mechanical impact that the present will have on its walls.

Yes, and in this case it is extremely important to treat the fastening of all side parts as responsibly as possible. Since these crafts do not provide for the presence of secret locks, it would be better if you fix everything with glue or double-sided tape. If the first box seems too simple for you, then below we have placed two more rather interesting templates, by printing out which you can easily make pretty cute crafts.

How to make a scrapbooking gift box?

If you want to surprise your loved one for real, then make a scrapbooking box for him. To make it, you will need both ordinary cardboard and special paper for scrapbooking. You will make a solid frame out of cardboard, and use paper to give it a festive look. The best part is that in this case you will have a huge field for imagination. Since this box is supposed to be untied, you can decorate it both inside and out.

Moreover, if you wish, you can even provide places for small presents in those parts of the craft that will recline. For example, you can make places for notes in which you write the most pleasant words. But keep in mind that congratulatory notes fit well into the overall style of the gift box, they must be designed in the same color scheme as it.

How to make an origami gift box?

Recently, the origami technique has become so popular that even gift boxes have been made with it. In principle, you can make such a craft from any colored paper, but since you are still making a product for an important holiday, it would be better if you spend money on scrapbooking paper.

In this case, you will not need additional decoration of the inside of the product as you will immediately make it the way it should be. The only thing you should consider is to create a box, the master class of which is located above, you need to use two square sheets, one of which will be literally 11-12 millimeters smaller. If you do not take into account this nuance, then in the end you simply will not be able to combine the two parts into one craft.

How to make a gift box with a lid?

A gift box with a lid is the perfect package for heavier and heavier gifts. If you make it a little larger than shown in the master class, you can complement the main gift with sweets, fresh flower boutonnieres and hand-made postcards. As you probably already understood, it is best to make such a box from thick cardboard.

If you have the opportunity, then purchase it in a specialized store, or go to the nearest supermarket and take any paper box there. When you bring it home, lay it flat and place it under something heavy. Leave it in this position for literally an hour, and then proceed to drawing the frame of the future craft. Such a little trick will help you smooth out the curves that would probably get in the way of you in the process of creating your masterpiece.

How to make a surprise gift box?

In principle, a box with a surprise can have a completely different shape, color and decor. In this case, everything will depend solely on what event you are going to. If you go to an employee’s birthday party, then it can be a completely standard square and rectangular box, inside which, in addition to the present itself, a wish sheet will be placed (it should be as long as possible and folded into an accordion).

If you are going to a child for a holiday, then make a gift box for him in the form of a piece of cake and be sure to install a couple of cartoon characters made of cardboard inside. And in order for them to really turn out to be a surprise for the baby, fasten the figures to flexible springs that will push them out as soon as the lid is removed from the box.

How to make a gift box with wishes?

If you want your gift box to be both a wrapper and a greeting card, then make it in the form of a pyramid. In the photo above you can see the templates by which you can make a small pyramid. But if you try to zoom in on the drawing, you will eventually be able to make a pyramid on which you can place wishes.

Remember, in order for such a surprise to look interesting, the scale of the picture must be at least doubled. Only in this case, you will have the opportunity to make pockets on the outside of the product, in which you can later put cute little notes. Yes, and remember, these pockets do not have to be made of paper, you can quite easily use, for example, lace for this. Simply, when you fasten them, use a stapler instead of glue.

How to make a transparent gift box?

Above we showed you how to make a gift box out of cardboard and plain paper, and now you will learn how to make a very cute transparent packaging. The best part is that for the manufacture of such crafts you do not have to buy material.

Since it is made from an ordinary plastic bottle, you will only have to buy ribbons and gossips for decoration. So, take a transparent plastic bottle and cut off the neck and bottom from it. As a result, you should have a perfect cylinder in your hands. Then take your scissors and carefully cut it exactly as shown in the picture.

After you are done with this, start bending the material in such a way that you can clearly see all the edges of the future craft. If you can't do it with your hands, then use scissors for this. As soon as you realize that the plastic has become more obedient, you can safely collect the box. For reliability, tie it with a satin ribbon.

How to make a box for a women's gift on March 8?

It just so happened, but for some reason most women associate March 8 with tender mimosa branches and scarlet tulips. That is why when making a box for this holiday, you must remember that there must be flowers on its outside. Whether they are drawn or made with the help of an application, it's up to you. The main thing is that your packaging should show with all its appearance that spring will come very soon.

If you don't want to waste time decorating the box, then invest in scrapbooking paper. If you are ready to work a little, then you can download some interesting template on the Internet, make flowers on it and paste over the finished box with a flower appliqué. Also, if you wish, you can simply paint it beautifully.

How to make a box for a men's gift on February 23?

If there are real men in your family, then you simply must make February 23rd a special day. The right gift wrapping will help you create a festive atmosphere. In principle, it can be done quite simply. You can make a box according to any template or master class that we introduced you to, only taking into account the fact that you are preparing a present for the stronger sex.

That is, in this case it is best to forget about flowers, curls and all sorts of feminine things. It would be better if you make a gift box out of paper with camouflage print, or just paint the finished product in different shades of green and brown. If you want to pack a present for an older man in this way, you can try decorating the box with a red star or any other paraphernalia of the Soviet era.

You can also draw it, or print the template and make the desired application from the resulting blanks. Well, if you are a lover of everything new, then try to make a box in the form of a men's shirt. How to do it you can see in the picture, which is placed a little higher.

How to make a gift box for lovers on February 14?

Many people think that making a heart-shaped box is very difficult. In fact, such a product is made according to the same principle as all other packaging. All that will be required of you in this case is just to find the right template and glue the box with it. We decided to make it easier for you and therefore we offer you a choice of several interesting ideas for gift boxes for February 14 at once.

If you decide to make the largest and most voluminous, remember that in this case you also have to make a product consisting of two parts. One part will play the role of the gift box itself, and the other will be the lid. Therefore, when cutting out the frame of a future craft, be sure to double-check whether one of the parts is slightly larger.

As in the case of a rectangular product, this is necessary so that in the end it is possible to put the top on the bottom without any problems. As for the color of the box, it does not have to be red, if you wish, you can make the heart pink, raspberry or even purplish white.

How to make a wedding gift box?

It probably doesn't even need to be said that a wedding gift box has to be special. And the point here is not the shape of the product, but its decor. Therefore, feel free to choose a template according to which you would like to make a similar craft, and then start thinking about what the finish of the finished product will be like.

I want to say right away that in the end you get something truly festive, the decor should be multi-layered. That is, you can create volume with the help of flowers, leaves or hearts glued on top of each other and complement all this beauty with elegant curls made of rhinestones and sequins.

For beginner needlewomen, it is best to opt for square and rectangular crafts. Such products are not only made faster, but also decorated more easily. Since you will actually have a canvas in front of you, you can first lay out the future picture from the elements, see how all the details will look together, and only after that proceed with fixing them.

How to make a birthday gift box

Birthday is one of those holidays that everyone looks forward to. It makes no difference how old the hero of the occasion is, on this day he still wants to feel like the most beloved and dear. And what else can bring us back to childhood and give wonderful memories if not a gift packed in a box imitating a birthday cake. It is easy to make such a craft, the main thing is to show a little patience.

Above you can see a template that you can use to make one piece of cake. If you see that the gift wrap will end up being smaller than you need, then zoom in to the desired size, just making sure that all proportions are observed in the process. Then make the required number of pieces, fold them into a circle and measure the diameter of the resulting figure.

But based on the data obtained, cut out a round stand, on which you will put all the blanks. If desired, you can glue its edge with openwork snowflakes or lace. When the stand is ready, fill all the boxes with presents, form a cake out of them and fix everything with a satin ribbon.

How to make a gift box for the New Year?

As you probably already understood, if you wish, you can make a box for a holiday of any shape and color with your own hands. As for the New Year, then in this case you will have plenty to choose from. If you show a little patience and ingenuity, then with the help of our templates you can make a beautiful snowman, a fluffy Christmas tree, a house or Santa Claus.

If you print the templates on a color printer using photo paper, then you just have to cut out the details of the future gift box and carefully glue them together. If you do not have the opportunity to print templates, you can always make gift wrapping from a paper bag and a winter application, for example, the heads of Santa Claus, Snow Maiden or a snowman.

In this case, the package, depending on the chosen character, will need to be made red, white or blue, and then a head, for example, Santa Claus, should be glued to the very top of the package. They will need to be crated in two pieces and be sure to provide holes for ribbons from the very top, with which you will later tie your present.

How to make a box for a cash gift?

Now you will not surprise anyone with a gift envelope for money, so most people try to present them in a more original way. The best option for such a case would be a box for a cash gift. You can make it according to a fairly simple pattern. True, when making such a craft, you must remember that in this case you will be making a box, the inside of which will slide out.

Any gift or product for sale requires even the most minimal packaging. I bring to your attention a selection of templates for the manufacture of boxes of different shapes.
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To make boxes, you will need thick, but thin enough cardboard. Boxes made of designer cardboard (sold in many stationery stores and in all specialized stores with needlework goods) will look most spectacular.

A more budgetary and no less effective option is to make paper for the boxes yourself. To do this, you will need a decoupage napkin or any picture you like (printed on a color printer, cardboard, cling film, PVA glue and an iron. We glue the napkin or printout to the cardboard, cover it with cling film on top and gently iron this “sandwich” with an iron. To film did not stick to the iron - it is better to iron through white cloth or through baking parchment. Thus, we get an excellent material for the manufacture of boxes.

Next, select the box template you like, increase it to the proportions we need and transfer the outlines of the template with a simple pencil on the already prepared beautiful cardboard (on the wrong side). Then cut along the contour with scissors or a clerical knife. In order for all the folds of the future box to be even and neat, they must be pushed through with a wooden stick or the back (not sharp) side of the scissors blade.

Next, with the handles, we bend the box along the pressed contours. According to the layout, in the right places we apply a thin layer of PVA glue, tightly fold the parts to be glued together (you can temporarily fix them with a paper clip or a clerical clothespin) and wait for the glue to dry completely.

We decorate the finished box with a bow or other decor of your choice.

Content

You can pack a beautiful and original gift with your own hands. The very process of creation will bring you a lot positive emotions, and you will save money and give a piece of your soul and love. To create a square box with your own hands from cardboard, you will need quite a bit of effort, imagination, love, and some tools and materials:

• cardboard (thin and corrugated);
• PVA glue, glue gun, stationery glue;
• adhesive tape (double-sided and regular);
• scissors and stationery knife;
• ruler;
• a pen that no longer writes;
• all kinds of decor.

Ready template

Any cardboard box starts with a template. Without it, it will be difficult for you to create a beautiful and neat gift wrapping. We have prepared for you several box templates that can be used not only as packaging, but also as a box for storing jewelry, threads, needles and other small items. Template variations great amount you can design your own. Our advice to you: first try to build a box from a newspaper or thick sheets of a magazine, and then take on the final version.

The template needs to be enlarged to the size you want the box to be. Then it needs to be printed and transferred to cardboard. The dotted lines are the folds. Use a non-writing pen or the thick edge of a pair of scissors to go over these lines and mark the folds so that the cardboard gives in easily and folds just the way you want it to. Making a square cardboard box with your own hands is as easy as shelling pears, especially if you use patterns that do not require the use of glue:

We offer a few more cardboard box templates that can be created without a single drop of glue.

It's all about the special "hooks" with which the structure holds and does not crumble. Well, now let's get to the decor.

A do-it-yourself square cardboard box (especially if the cardboard is thick) can be framed in the most different styles and using different techniques. It can be decoupage, thick cardboard will withstand this technique, it can be a composition made using the quilling technique, flowers from various materials. You can also use appliqués, ribbons, beads, stones, rhinestones and other decorations. Try to choose details in the same style so that the design does not look too rough and ugly. It is not necessary to completely decorate the box with decor, sometimes only kraft paper or the texture of the cardboard itself and the usual delicate satin ribbon are enough.

Don't forget to decorate the box inside too. From this will depend on its completed form. Inside the box, you can put a soft satin pillow, decorate the inside with foil, wallpaper, gift paper and other materials.

The lace material looks very beautiful in the design of the box - the packaging is obtained in such a rustic or rustic style.

For decoration, you can also use burlap and thick wallpaper with an interesting print. Such boxes can be used to store things, small parts, jewelry. If partitions are made from cardboard inside, then this will turn out to be a real organizer for jewelry, buttons and other trifles, which can be presented as a gift.

Think about the hobby that the person to whom the gift is intended is fond of. Maybe he loves traveling and the box can be decorated with stamps, he loves flowers, then use a floral theme, he is a lover of cars and technology, then use some details characteristic of this hobby.

Even ordinary postage stamps can become original design do-it-yourself cardboard boxes

We create a template with our own hands

You can create a template for a square box with your own hands. To do this, on a sheet of the main material, you need to draw a square of the required size. Next, from each corner you need to draw straight lines as long as you want the height of the box. For the box, you also need to make a lid that will be literally 2 mm larger than the package itself.

Use double-sided tape, PVA glue, or a glue gun to attach the cardboard pattern pieces. You can also use thin multi-colored cardboard if your gift is not too heavy.

Cardboard box in the shape of a Lego piece

For this square box, we need a fairly thin cardboard, which should be colored on both sides. Children will like this package; you can hide sweets, designer toys, small children's jewelry, collectible cars and other souvenirs in it.

First you need to create a template, print it and transfer it to colored cardboard. By the way, the template can be immediately printed on colored cardboard.

Next, with blunt scissors, you need to run through the places of the folds so that the cardboard bends beautifully. And then you can start creating interesting packaging. Use regular stationery glue to join the pieces.

Now you need to cut out four identical circles from the same cardboard from which you are making the box. By the way, the size of the box will depend on the size of your gift. You can even make a traditional design: a box in a box. It will be interesting for the child to open one box and find a new one in it.

Now you need to take a thick adhesive tape or thick double-sided tape, on which we will attach our rounds.

As a result, you should end up with such an interesting box in the form of a Lego constructor.

A box in a hurry

If you need to arrange some kind of gift very quickly, and there is no suitable packaging at hand, then you can quickly make it yourself. In this case, use thin cardboard - it is more convenient to work with it and the packaging is more accurate.

First you need to cut a square out of cardboard and draw straight lines from corners to corners.

Now carefully assemble your box and secure with glue. From a slightly larger sheet (about 5-6 mm), make a cover according to the same principle.

It remains only to decorate our packaging. If the gift is not too heavy, then you can attach a ribbon to the lid, for which you will hold the box and present the gift.

After analyzing several MKs for packaging, I found an option that suits me so far. So you can make a box of any size and color for a jewelry box, plate, etc. There is nothing new in the box layout itself. The main thing that I "invented" for myself is the manufacture of my "designer" paper. Find in a small town beautiful paper difficult, and here is what I propose to do.
1. Materials:
- whatman paper or cardboard,
- napkin or corrugated paper
- sheet of tracing paper
- PVA glue
- scissors
- ruler
- pencil

2. Determine the size of the box, then to draw a diagram.
The size of the bottom of the lower part: add 1 cm to the size of the product itself.
The size of the side parts is equal to the height of the product or slightly higher.
The size of the folds for the bottom: 1 cm smaller size side part.
Cap size: 0.5 or 1 cm more than the bottom.
I make the size of the side parts of the lid 3 cm.
The size of the folds for the lid is 2.5 cm. (For a simple box, you can do without them)

For example: the size of the box is 5X5X4. Box dimensions: bottom 6x6 cm; sidewalls 5cm; fold 4 cm. Lid 7x7 cm, sides 3 cm, fold 2.5 cm.

Now we determine the dimensions of the square, which will be the basis of our scheme. We add 4+5+6+5+4=24cm. This is the length of the square, which we will draw on whatman paper.
In fact, making all the calculations is not as difficult as it seems))) If you do it once and understand the principle, you will easily make them in your head without any papers and notes.
3. We draw a square on a Whatman paper, in our case with a long side = 24 cm. Cut it out.

4. Now we mark the square on each side according to the scheme: 4cm - 5cm - 6cm - 5cm - 4cm. We connect all the points, we get such a scheme.


Here are shaded those parts that are then cut off.
5. Now, in fact, we start making paper. To do this, you can use a regular napkin of a suitable pattern and size. Or corrugated paper, then the box will be plain. The square that we cut out of whatman paper. lubricate with PVA. Here it is important to coat the entire surface well, especially the edges, but there should not be too much glue so that the napkin does not get wet.
While the glue dries slightly, iron the napkin with a hot iron so that there are no wrinkles. corrugated paper may not be ironed. Then we put a napkin on whatman paper, cover it with a sheet of tracing paper and carefully iron it with an iron. I did it neatly not the first time, some skill is needed here))) That's what happens.

6. Now we cut off the extra parts of our square. We get such a figure.


7. We make cuts along the red lines.

8. Carefully bend everything with a ruler

9. We wrap the valves and bends inside and get a pretty box. More precisely, its lower part.

10. For the cover of the box, we repeat all the operations, only the dimensions of the square will be different. In our example, 2.5cm + 3cm + 7cm + 3cm. + 2.5cm = 13 cm
As a result of all the described manipulations, such a box appears


Everything is done quickly enough, in about an hour I did 6 such things

And this is what the finished product looks like in a beautiful package.