15 OF MY FAVOURITE DIY GIFT BOXES AND GIFT BAGS THAT I'VE MADE AND SHARED.
/If store-bought gift boxes just aren’t doing it for you this year try making one of these fifteen diy gift boxes instead. From origami boxes to milk cartons, printables and pillow boxes there’s something here to suit any gift giving occasion.
You may have noticed that I’m a little obsessed with making gift boxes. I’ve made and shared quite a lot of them on the blog over the years. They’re perfect if you need to give a gift in a hurry and don’t have time to pop out to the shops for a box.
With Christmas right around the corner I thought I’d round up 15 of my favourite diy gift boxes and bags and share them here with you. They’re such a fun way to wrap small gifts or party favours. Check them out below.
Easy Origami Box With Lid
Are you looking for a cute gift box you can make yourself? Then these easy origami gift boxes are a fantastic place to start. I’ve been making them for years and they never fail to make a simple gift look extra special.
DIY Milk Carton Gift Box
I love making these little boxes. Apart from the fact that they’re surprisingly easy to make, they’re also much bigger on the inside than you might think and are adorable to boot. Each box is a 2.5-inch cube with a bit extra on top for the milk carton style top.
Origami Rectangle Box - All-In-One
It’s so easy to make your own traditional origami gift boxes but I wanted to show you how to make something a bit more clever. Instead of making a separate lid, this little box is made from a single piece of paper with an all-in-one lid.
DIY Gift Bags
I'm always looking for ways to add that personal handmade touch to my gifts, you might remember these origami gift boxes I made back in September. I got this gorgeous handmade paper from my local Hobbycraft the other day and knew immediately what I was going to use it for. I know they're not you're typical Christmas colours but I couldn't resist and the great thing about them is they can easily be customised to match and theme or occasion. They're the perfect last minute holiday gift wrap solution.
Free Printable Gift Bag Template
Throwing a party? Learn how to make your own DIY mini gift bags with this free printable template. They'll give your party favours an extra special touch and only take minutes to make.
DIY Gift Box Made Using One Sheet of Paper
Learn how to make this easy gift box (including the lid) using only a single piece of scrapbook paper. With a few simple snips and folds you can turn a sheet of cardstock into a cute homemade gift box.
DIY Pillow Boxes
I was scrolling through Pinterest the other day when I came across a tutorial for diy pillow boxes. I always thought you needed some kind of template to make this kind of box so as soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to try making one myself.
Gift Box From an Old Christmas or Birthday Card
This is another one of those crafts that I used to make in school. It's a simple and inexpensive way to create gift boxes for small presents like sweets or tealights. We used to make these little gift boxes out of old recycled Christmas cards but since it's Spring and Christmas is quite a way off I decided to make mine out of birthday cards instead.
DIY Gift Box Template
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.
DIY Pillow Box Template
If you’re giving a gift to a friend or loved one this year why not use a DIY pillow box to make it extra special? Download this free printable pillow box template for a quick, easy gift box you can print and fold in minutes.
DIY Gift Bags Made Using Envelopes
Learn how to quickly transform a run of the mill envelope into a simple gift bag. These little gift bags could be used as party favours and filled with sweets or as packaging for teeny tiny little presents.
DIY Printable Leaf And Succulent Patterned Gift Boxes
Here as promised are my succulent and leaf patterned printable boxes. I shared them last week as a desktop wallpaper and loved the pattern so much I wanted to turn them into something else as well. You may have noticed that I love a good gift box so it seemed like a no-brainer to combine the two and make a box that you can print out and use.
Simple DIY Paper Gift Bag
Learn how to make an easy paper gift bag. With a few folds you can turn a simple sheet of paper into a snazzy gift bag. Looking for a simple DIY paper gift bag? Then look no further. Today's project is perfect for holding small gifts or treats. With a few folds you can turn a simple sheet of paper into a snazzy gift bag.
Make This Simple DIY Gift Box
A simple gift box you can whip up quickly and easily is always a good thing. By using scrapbook paper you can easily make them match a theme, Christmas, Easter, a party or even a wedding. Perfect for those last minute gift giving emergencies.
Origami Rectangle Box With Lid
Who doesn’t love a special treat, especially when it’s gifted in a cute handmade box? This Rectangular Origami Box is easy to make and adds such a lovely touch to your handmade gifts or sweets.
Want more? You can fine all my diy gift boxes here.
