Create simple cardboard gift boxes at home

24/08/2022

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Table of Contents

1. Prepare Materials
2. Instructions for Making a Gift Box from Cardboard
3. Some Beautiful Handmade Cardboard Gift Box Designs
4. Conclusion

Instead of spending money on expensive gift boxes, have you ever thought about making one yourself using cardboard? This item is extremely easy to make and also very meaningful, expressing your sincere feelings to the recipient. Spend a little time creating your own lovely cardboard gift boxes!

1. Prepare Materials

Cardboard
Scissors
Utility knife
Pencil
Ruler
Paper tape
White glue
Glue brush
Colored paper

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2. Instructions for Making a Gift Box from Cardboard

Today, Hoang Phuc Pack will guide you to make a simple and beautiful gift box, which is a yin-yang box made of cardboard. This type of box is easy to open, elegant, and suitable for gifts.

2.1. Step 1: Determine the gift box dimensions

Determine the desired gift box dimensions depending on the gift you have prepared. For example, if you want to make a gift box measuring 30x15x10 cm (length - width - height).

You will determine the dimensions of the gift box lid based on the dimensions of the gift box by adding 0.5 cm to the length and width, and the height is 3 cm or another option suitable for the gift box dimensions (this size is not standardized). In this case, the lid dimensions are 30.5x15.5x3 cm (length - width - height).

We will use a pencil and ruler to draw rectangular pieces on the cardboard as follows:

Gift box body (5 pieces including):

2 pieces 30x10 cm
2 pieces 15x10 cm
1 piece 15x30 cm

Gift box lid (5 pieces including):

1 piece 30.5x15.5 cm
2 pieces 30.5x3 cm
2 pieces 15.5x3 cm

2.2. Step 2: Cut the cardboard

Use scissors and a utility knife to cut the rectangular pieces drawn on the cardboard in Step 1. Be extremely careful when using the utility knife and skillfully combine both tools to cut the paper as accurately as possible, making it easier and more beautiful to assemble the box.

2.3. Step 3: Glue the box pieces together

After having the finished product of cardboard pieces of different sizes, the next task is to glue them together. Remember to separate the pieces into two parts, the body and the lid, to avoid confusion, especially the two pieces with almost identical sizes of 30x15 cm and 30.5x15.5 cm, because assembling them incorrectly may ruin the gift box. It is best to mark them with a pencil.

Apply white glue along the edges of the rectangles and join them together. In addition, to make it more secure, you should tape around the box with paper tape, carefully securing the inside while still ensuring an aesthetic appearance.

2.4. Step 4: Decorating the Gift Box

If you have completed step 3 but the adhesive marks are very uneven and unsightly, rest assured that there is still one more step to make the gift box more complete and beautiful by wrapping colored paper or wrapping paper around the gift box.

You can draw or add bows or accessories to make the gift box even cuter. Inside the box, you can cut newspaper or wrapping paper into small strips, crumple them up, and line the inside of the box with them. This will both cushion the gift and create a beautiful decoration, covering up any imperfections from gluing the gift box.

Reassemble the lid and the box, and you will have a simple yet cute gift box.

3. Some Beautiful Handmade Hardboard Gift Box Designs

3.1. Round Gift Box (Cylindrical)

Cylindrical gift boxes are particularly easy to make and look extremely cute.

3.2. Square Folding Gift Box

The advantage of this type of gift box is that it is sturdier because it requires less adhesive tape. However, since this type of box has many folds rather than being assembled from multiple pieces, the paper should not be too stiff or thick. It is best suited for holding light items such as chocolates, hair clips, T-shirts...

3.3. Unique Drawstring Gift Box

Drawstring boxes are not very popular because the finishing steps are quite complex. However, this type of box can be transformed into many unique designs and is extremely sturdy when holding gifts. Crafty young people can try making a drawstring gift box!

4. Conclusion

Nothing leaves a clearer personal mark than handmade items. Preparing the gift box, gift, and wrapping yourself will make your gift even more meaningful, and the recipient will appreciate it even more. Take some time to slow down and show your love to those around you through these meaningful activities.