DIY Gift Box Template
/Make your own gift boxes in minutes with these free printable templates.
Get your hands on a cute mini square box perfect for party favours or the slightly larger rectangle gift box and use to wrap small gifts.
All you need is a printer and your favourite scrapbook paper.
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This post was originally shared in 2015 but has since been updated.
Gift Box Template.
Looking for a cute gift box? My printable gift boxes are the perfect way to share small gifts or maybe use as party favours for that special occasion.
We all know I love a good gift box (I’ve made quite a lot of them after all) but these ones are particularly useful if you need to make a lot of them for a wedding or birthday. They’re super easy to make and quick too. All you need to make them is the free PDF template, a printer and a sharp pair of scissors.
They come in two different sizes. A small 5x5 cm square box and a slightly larger rectangle gift box measuring 7x6x4 cm. You can customise them for any occasion depending on the paper you use. Florals for a summer birthday, pastels for spring, icy blues for winter.
Whether you want a quick box you can make in a couple of minutes or want to add a handmade touch to a gift these boxes are such a fun way to give small gifts or party favours. Perfect for everything from parties, Christmas or weddings.
How to choose the right paper for your DIY box.
For gift boxes the sturdier the paper the better. I recommend using cardstock if your printer can handle it or a lightweight cardstock like scrapbook paper.
Although you can make them using standard printer paper I would only suggest you do this as a trial run or if they’re only going to be used for decorative purposes.
If your card is too thick to run through the printer you can print the box design out onto some lightweight cardstock first and use this as a template.
A few of my favourite scrapbook papers.
Double-Sided Textured Cardstock Stack, 58 Sheets, 12 x 12 inches (a wide range of solid colours suitable for all occasions)
Maggie Holmes - Market Square Collection (my new favourite)
Doodlebug Seasons Cardstock (this pack is huge. There’s a paper design for every holiday or time of year)
A few tips for making simple DIY gift boxes.
The PDF templates are designed to fit standard A4 paper if you don’t want to mess around cutting 12x12 inch scrapbook paper to size keep an eye out for letter-sized cardstock.
You can find some over on Scrapbook.com.
To save time print and cut them in advance. You can store them flat in a binder and fold them as needed. Ideal for any last-minute small gifts like jewellery and chocolates.
I like to use double-sided tape to stick my boxes together. It’s mess-free and there’s no waiting around for the glue to dry. Another good alternative is a tape roller or a glue stick. Runny glue like PVA or school glue can make your paper buckle and ruin your box.
SUPPLIES:
Scrapbook paper or cardstock
I used the Amy Tangerine Stitched Scrapbook Paper that is sadly no longer available but you can still get the Brave And Bold Collection.
Printable Templates (you’ll find both at the end of this post)
Scissors
Embossing tool and a ruler to score
Double-sided tape (I like this super skinny tape for sticking down small tabs) or glue roller
And a printer
Want more gift box templates? Get your hands on the Gift Box Template Bundle and you’ll be making your own gift boxes in minutes.
How to make a simple DIY gift box.
1. Print the templates out.
Trim the scrapbook paper to size and print the template out onto the blank side of the paper. If you're printing using Adobe Acrobat reader make sure to set page scaling to 'none' so the template is true to size.
2. Cut the template out following the solid line.
3. Score and fold along the dashed lines.
4. Stick down the 4 small tabs with double-sided tape and assemble.
5. Fill with a small gift or treat.
You can customise them for any occasion depending on the paper you use. Print a whole bunch and keep them on hand for any last-minute gifts like jewellery or chocolate.
Good things definitely come in small packages. They’re perfect for stocking fillers, small gifts, last-minute thank you’s and anything else you can think of.
