Nov
1
2011
SJ

 

Hello!
For my UKS Blog Hop project today, I am going to tell you how to create your own gift box using a simple template which you can download.

Gift boxes serve a multitude of uses – I recently made a set of 25 for an advent calendar for a magazine, but as well as having them as a calendar, I also plan to make a bowl full of these gorgeous “carton” style boxes to fill full of truffles or jelly beans and have as emergency gifts for when unexpected visitors ring my doorbell at Christmas :)

They make amazing table favours, and what’s best is, you can alter the size depending on your printer to create varied sizes!

Here are some steps and tips to create your perfect gift box:

1: Trim a piece of cardstock or patterned scrapbook paper to A4
2: Work out which side your printer prints on, you will want to print on the reverse of the card.
3: Go ahead and print the template directly onto your chosen card.
4: Cut the template out with scissors or craft knife.
5: Score along the dashed lines and cut along the solid lines.

TIP:
Score your card slowly and carefully – as you will want the folds to be perfect :)

6: Make sure you fold all your scored lines before you start to assemble the template.
7: First step is to add your tape to the three places I have marked on the template.
8: After you have attached and peeled the tape, fold the template – it will come together really easily and you will soon have a very cute and useful gift box to decorate!

How I decorated mine:
I used the Fiskars Scalloped Circle Squeeze Punch to create a flower for the front of the craft box – snip towards the centre of the punched shape between the scallops – and simply scrunch it up! – Add some glitter and bling and a gift tag and you have a beautiful gift box!

SJ



Posted in Events, General Papercrafts, Home Décor / Customised Projects, Step By Step Projects

142 Responses to “UKS Blog Hop Project…by DT Member SJ”

  1. Mary Buttons Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 9:37 am

    I love this and will certainly be making some. thank you for the template

  2. kjjc Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 9:47 am

    many thanks for the template. great project

  3. fuchsia Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 9:55 am

    fantastic idea thanks for the template
    fuchsia10

  4. Ali TS Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:00 am

    A beautiful gift box, love it. tfs :)

  5. Tracey Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:00 am

    i love boxes thank youfor the tmplate. UKS traceyjp1

  6. Pam Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Great project, thanks for the template too
    uks wombat

  7. Yizz Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:01 am

    Thank you so much for the project, I can see a few of these being made for my Christmas tree. UKS Yizard

  8. Sam McGuire Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:01 am

    A lovely box, thanks for the template. UKS Sam Mc

  9. roxy52 Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:05 am

    This is a fab little box i will defo make some for the grandkids sweets at xmas :)
    uks roxy52

  10. Beadmad Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Lovely idea for those awkward to wrap presents.
    Thanks for the template:)

    uks Beadmad

  11. Julie taylor Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:15 am

    What a lovely idea and thank you for the template I shall be making loads of them
    Uks dusty fairy

  12. lemon Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:34 am

    great idea for small presents uks lemon

  13. clairewill Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:40 am

    This is beautiful, and a really useful idea, thanks!
    Clairewill on UKS

  14. Karen Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:52 am

    A great project and one to definitely make :) Thanks. Kitty Crafts UKS

  15. Alison-lee Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Excellent project will definitely be doing this! – Alison-lee

  16. Yolanda Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:59 am

    So cute, thanks for template. UKS Scrappyyo

  17. Dawn Cheshire Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Fabulous project, will have to make some of these! Mrs Cheshire

  18. gemma steele Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:09 am

    Will certainly be giving these a go! UKS gemmasteele

  19. Leanie Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:11 am

    Great template, thank you- and great idea for last minute gifts X
    UKS Leanie

  20. Minty Magic Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:17 am

    Wow I love this and you could use it for so many things!
    UKS Minty Magic

  21. Michelle E Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Thanks for the template SJ I will be using it :) I am Scattychick on UKS

  22. Helen Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:41 am

    Love these – thank you! I also like the way you’ve decorated it with glitter and bling!

  23. Fae Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:46 am

    oooh they will look lovely as table decoration on the Christmas table. Thanks for this – will be making some – the kids will love it.
    UKS Fae

  24. Anna Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Lovely, great idea for teacher gifts this Christmas!

  25. Fae Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Thanks for this, its going to look great on the xmas table. The boys will love it filled with jelly beans. Great idea.
    UKS Fae

  26. ifa Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:48 am

    Such a sweet box, perfect for Christmas. Thank you for sharing.

  27. Kirsteen Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    Wow, this is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing UKS Kirsteen

  28. Kirsten Alicia Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    Such a pretty box!! Thanks for the template.

  29. Chris Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    I love this and will definitely be making it.
    Thank you
    UKS – DippyD

  30. jane Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    I will definitely be making some of these as I will have a houseful over Christmas, thanks for the template

    janen

  31. eClaire Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    The centre of that flower is stunning, so christmassy, I will be adapting some of my flowers this way. from eClaire on UKS

  32. Caz Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Beautiful and simple…will be making some of these.
    Caz
    UKS CraftyCaz

  33. anne88 Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    Very beautiful. Thanks,
    Anne88

  34. eleyfa Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    Lovely idea – I was looking for small table gifts to replace crackers – at least then we can have some proper jokes! UKS eleyfa

  35. anna_fran Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    Lovely project. Thanks for the template. I’m hopping off now. :) UKS anna_fran

  36. zafira Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    lovely project I will come back and look at this ite later
    thanks Janet

  37. gwyneth 123 Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    Lovely gift box, will be making some of these for sure and thanks for the template. UKS gwyneth 123

  38. lelly Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    What a useful template and great project

  39. lelly Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    and I’m UKS lelly

  40. Ladkyis Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    I have been looking for something just like this to make a special advent calendar for my youngest grandchildren – our timing is perfect, thank you

    Ladkyis

  41. Jayne C Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    I love this little gift box…so cute! x

  42. Jane Hewitt Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    Great project – and good tip about having a bowl of mini gifts ready for Christmas visitors! Thanks for the template. (UKS: J-Bug)

  43. Boland Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    gorgeous little gift box thank you for sharing and for the template, must have a go at this :) from boland :)

  44. Amy Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    This will be ideal for holding christmas presents…just what i was looking for, thank you! A_M_Y on UKS

  45. Salamanda Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Love this project and fab template thank you uks salamanda

  46. Karen Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    Thanks for a great project and template :)

    UKS ~Karen~

  47. Voodoo Vixen Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Such a pretty little gift box is going to be very handy in the coming weeks!!

  48. Eleanor Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Super box, thanks for the template.
    UKS snipper

  49. tinasue Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    great project uks tinasue

  50. Mole Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Great box, not the sort of thing I make but I do so admire it when other people make great stuff!

  51. tinasue Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    great project uks tinasue

  52. Tigerlady Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    A fab little box. Very useful. UKS Tigerlady

  53. Emy Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    Lovely project :) UKS Emy

  54. Shirley June Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    A great little box that will have so many uses.
    Thanks for the template.
    UKS …. Shirley June

  55. Glen Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    One can never have enough boxes and to make one is often nicer than buying as you can use your colour of choice. TFS. ArtAngel on UKS.

  56. Meg Baby Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    Lovely idea

  57. Fizzydrink Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Lovely idea thanks SJ. UKS Fizzydrink

  58. sharron246 uks Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    cute, cute, cute.

  59. LouLou Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    love this gift box project, it will come in very handy over the next few weeks. lou@papermaker

  60. Mole Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    Sorry forgot to say that I’m Mole from UKS

  61. Kay Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    Oh this is so useful thanks for sharing. UKS Kaydd

  62. Virginia Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    Love this template as it’s so versatile – thank you. UKS Celtic Angel

  63. nannyjan Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    Would be lovely filled with an assortment of old fashioned boiled sweets for family members for Christmas. Thanks for the project and template.

    nannyjan uks

  64. Liz Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    WOW this is stunning and so timely. Thanks so much for the template.

    LizGinSussex
    UKS

  65. Jo Allan Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Great project to attempt
    UKS lojo7868

  66. Judith Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    thanks for the template. gorgeous box
    UKS materialgirl197

  67. Sarah Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    What a brilliant idea and a great project. These would be good to make for my niece and nephews to hide their Christmas money ;) xx
    UKS stillcrafting

  68. Jackie Humphreys Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    What a pretty project. I love it….:) Jackie1h1

  69. Sandra Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    An extremely pretty and useful project for this time of year. Thank you for sharing.
    UKS Sarnj

  70. Dawn Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    Love your take on this project – uks -dawntracey

  71. sixofone Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    Gorgeous project and thanks for the template

  72. Gayle Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Great share; what a wonderful idea to keep some spare for last minute gifts!

    UKS scrappygayle

  73. Sue Tucker Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    What a cute little gift box. thank you for sharing

  74. Hysteri-cal Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    Amazing project such a great idea – never thought of using them as an advent calendar – will definitely be thinking of that !

    Thanks for sharing SJ – hugs – Cal xx Hysteri-cal

  75. Alison Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    Great project – love the colours! Fab idea for Christmas.
    UKS Alibri

  76. mrsmcf Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Perfect adaptable sweet little box, many thanks for the template

  77. Ann S. Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    Thanks for the template – love this project! UKS eluned

  78. badrill118 Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    Thanks for the good idea
    badrill118 uks

  79. Toni Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    This is such a cute little carton – TFS

    Toni xx
    UKS – misteejay

  80. Julesaroony Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    Fabulous mini box – will definitely be making some of these. Thanks for the template :) UKS Julesaroony

  81. suescopes on uks Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    Lovely gift box- thanks for the template

  82. June Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    Thank you for sharing this template. The boxes are lovely – just right for teachers gifts.

    UKS rollingpin

  83. Scrapdolly Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    Thank you for your generosity
    UKS SCrapdolly

  84. debbie r 61 Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    great little project, extra useful at the mo

  85. Kim Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    This looks like a wonderful project to make. UKS Kim

  86. juliwan Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    how lovely thank you for sharing

  87. pinksparklyscraps Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    Great project SJ – how lucky are your suprise visitors going to be? I really like that ‘celebrate’ circle too. Can feel a couple of these coming on for school Xmas fayre too. Thanks for the inpsiration xx

  88. Tracee Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    fantastic idea thanks for the template! uks fluffyness

  89. kathy Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    very cute, love the flower at the front, thanks for sharing

  90. Caroline Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Thanks for sharing. Lovely box. UKS simplepleasures

  91. jay670120 Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    Isn’t this a fabby idea?
    UKS name = jay670120
    nice to see you are finally sponsers on there now :)

  92. Pat Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    Thank you for the template. Love the box and will be making some
    Uks….pat-catherine

  93. Joy Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    These would be lovely to put on the Christmas table. I better get busy. UKS joyaitman

  94. shazzapat UKS Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    great box, thanks for the template x

  95. suzycad Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    Fab project.

    Uks Suzycad

  96. Summer Sunflower Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    Great project, thank you for the template.

    UKS Summer Sunflower

  97. Jules Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    Gorgeous! Thanks for the template, will definitely be giving these a go :D
    Yorkshirelass

  98. Julesmichelle Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    Lovely…meant to make 25 of these last year for advent ..you may have just given me the boot to get on with them..yours is so elegant

    Uks julesmichelle

  99. mafswife Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    Great little project, can see me making plenty of these!

  100. Craftywomble Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    Oh I saw that article in Papercraft Inspiration and this one is just as useful you are such a generous person – perfect for this giving time of year :)

  101. Ann Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    What a fab project. Thanks for the template, will be having a go at making some of these. UKS Ann35

  102. Bluffy78 - Jen Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    Beautiful, I can see lots of these boxes all being made and under the tree, thanks
    UKS Bluffy78

  103. Mel Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    Brilliant idea – subtlerevulsion

  104. Jen Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    fantastic template thanks. UKS Jencrafts

  105. BeckyG Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    Such a pretty little box – thanks for sharing the template and how to make it – this will definitely be going on the ‘to do’ list!

  106. BeckyG Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    Forgot to say my name on UKS is BeckyG1

  107. Mini Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    Deffo be back for these! Thank you.
    Sue x
    (aka MiniOwner)

  108. Jackie Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    Love this. JAYEM

  109. Cath Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    What a great and simple box, will have to give this a go.

    UKS CyprusCath

  110. Jo Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    Such a cute little carton, I bet they are addictive to make :) UKS Wonky

  111. Anagram Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    Thanks for sharing – perfect for this time of year. UKS Anagram

  112. Jennifer Grace Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    Wow, great box SJ, thanks for the template. I will definitely be making some of these for Christmas gifts! x
    UKS: jennifergrace

  113. Sharon S Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:21 pm

    A lovely box, thanks for the template.

  114. Crafty Kacy Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    What a fabulous idea, I love it!

  115. 2Angels Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    Beautiful little gift box, very classy :)

  116. sue Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    lovely idea thanks for the template UKS sue 1952

  117. Jacqui Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Thanks so much for this extremely useful project and the free template. Morgana123 (UKS)

  118. Judi Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    Love the box. Great idea for Christmas
    UKS Judi

  119. Nix aka Nipper Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    Every year I make sweet treats at christmas but they go in the same tired (although cute) origami box. This is a really nice alternative. Fab thanks for the ideas!

    Nipper uks blog hop!

  120. janie Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    Love this, such a versatile project! UKS janie

  121. Charmayne aka Marmalade Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    As ever, SJs project is amazingly beautiful and her instructions straightforward to follow. Thanks!

  122. Jolene Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    Such a lovely gift wrapping idea.

    UKS Jolene

  123. Carolyn Phillips Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    What a handy little gift. CarolynP

  124. rach Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:37 pm

    what a cool idea uks howejam

  125. DSNYLVR Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    Thany you – added to my Chrsitmas file! DSNYLVR

  126. papoosue Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    What a great idea and a fantastic template! I shall definitely be making some of these :) UKS papoosue.

  127. Ali Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    Cute project, thanks for sharing. :) – Alipeeps

  128. culpepper Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    I adore making boxes- lovely template lovely idea :) thank you uks culpepper

  129. Allytoe Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:56 pm

    Thank you for the template, can’t wait to make it!

  130. Julie Says:
    November 1st, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    I love love this box jules5526 UKS, such a simple but effective idea thanks for sharing and the template jules5526 UKS

  131. Angelfish Says:
    November 2nd, 2011 at 12:23 am

    What a great idea to use them for an advent calendar. UKS:Angelfish

  132. wrightboysmum Says:
    November 2nd, 2011 at 12:30 am

    Lovely project. Great blog hop.
    Sonja (UKS name : wrightboysmum)

  133. cannycrafter Says:
    November 2nd, 2011 at 12:31 am

    Love how you did the flower, will be giving that a whirl! uks countrycrafter

  134. ljrn Says:
    November 2nd, 2011 at 12:32 am

    truly gorgeous – will be trying this for sure

    ljrn on uks

  135. Suzie/Weasel Says:
    November 2nd, 2011 at 12:36 am

    Love the template, thanks for sharing. Will be having a go at my next crop when I’ll have table space to work on!

  136. Andern06 Says:
    November 2nd, 2011 at 12:38 am

    Fantastic idea – these will be perfect for Christmas goodies!

  137. Sue Says:
    November 2nd, 2011 at 12:42 am

    That is just so cute and I actually have some red flowers already for decoration. Thanks for a great idea. UKS Susie.A

  138. furrypig Says:
    November 2nd, 2011 at 12:49 am

    Great project SJ this will be fab for Christmas thank you for the template

  139. Jimjams Says:
    November 2nd, 2011 at 12:54 am

    Superb as always!
    TFS
    UKS Jimjams

  140. her nibs Says:
    November 2nd, 2011 at 9:23 am

    I love this project….a box is not just for Christmas! UKS. fimcc4168

  141. beryl94 Says:
    January 3rd, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    i have been making these for a long time i did’nt have a template so thankyou for this. i made 100 for christmas put teddies in them or at side of them sold them at £1 EACH MADE £100 FOR LOCAL CHURCH roof. all the teddies were donated and the comments of the boxes alone were good so thankyou for a proper template

  142. Clare Says:
    January 3rd, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    That’s great news Beryl! Well done on making so much money for your church! love, Clare x

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