Make a little box

Little Boxes - Beautiful Pattern

Often I make small boxes myself when I give a little gift to friends. I want to share some patterns for such boxes with you :)

I'll add more pattern - so make sure to check back.

These pattern are for private (non commercial) use only.

How to make a small box

It's really easy to make a little gift box :)

First download one of the large pattern. The pattern you see in this images are only previews for what's included in the zip.The pattern in the zip are larger were saved with 300 dpi. That will give a nice print quality.

Make sure you preview your print in your printer settings to see if everything fits on your paper. Usually everything should be ok. But I'm using A4 paper in my printer and you may have other paper sizes.

Print the pattern. Maybe use a little bit thicker paper. That will work better for the boxes.

Cut out the pattern on the outside of the template. I used a green color for that here. The more accurate you work, the better will your box look like :)

Then fold the box on the orange lines. You can use a bone folder to make sharp edges.

After that you need to add glue to the backside of the small parts where you see the word "glue".

Just fold it first and form a cube with it and you'll see where you need to add glue.

Test

If you never did such a box, just print the template above and give it a try before you start with a large print.

What you need

Paper
Printer
Scissors
Glue

Bone folder (optional)

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Make Your Own Decorative Boxes with Easy-to-Use Patterns (Cut and Make Boxes)

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Glue you could use

I usually use such a glue stick. It's quick and easy :)

Pritt Glue Stick, 10 Grams, Small (764502)

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First box

This is only a preview.
Download
the large pattern here.

Gift boxes

1 LEFT THEN THEY ARE GONE by agwagon2000
Upcycled Plastic Milk Bottle into Container ~ 4 of 6 photos by Urban Woodswalker
Upcycled Plastic Milk Bottle into Container ~ 3 of 6 photos by Urban Woodswalker
Upcycled Plastic Milk Bottle into GIFT Box ~ 5 of 6 photos by Urban Woodswalker
Upcycled Plastic Milk Bottle into Container ~ 1 of 6 photos by Urban Woodswalker
Upcycled Plastic Milk Bottle into Container ~ 2 of 6 photos by Urban Woodswalker
Upcycled Plastic Milk Bottle into Gift Box ~ 6 of 6 photos by Urban Woodswalker
Redesigned Orange Juice Carton ~ 2 of 4 photos by Urban Woodswalker
Redesigned Milk Carton Gift Box ~ 4 of 4 photos by Urban Woodswalker
Redesigned Orange Juice Carton Gift Box ~ 3 of 4 photos by Urban Woodswalker
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Second box

This is only a preview.
Download
the large pattern here.

Decorative Origami Boxes

Decorative Origami Boxes (Dover Origami Papercraft)

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Third box

This is only a preview.
Download
the large pattern here.

Creating Books & Boxes

Creating Books & Boxes: Fun and Unique Approaches to Handmade Structures (Paper Art Workbooks)

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Box templates on Zazzle

DIY- Blue Doodle Design Box Template stationery

DIY- Pink Heart Box Template stationery

DIY- Autumn Design Box Template stationery

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  • adashim May 3, 2012 @ 7:30 am | delete
    These are great. How generous to provide them for us!
  • rnhealthinfo Apr 26, 2012 @ 10:55 am | delete
    You're very creative! Thanks for sharing the templates, this seems so easy the way you present it and a great idea for those little gifts, you're right!
  • beaworkathomemom Apr 26, 2012 @ 3:59 am | delete
    Looks easy to make. And it's a good gift idea, too.
  • bloomingrose Apr 25, 2012 @ 4:42 pm | delete
    Really helpful, I can think of all kinds of uses for these. Pinned to my board: Arts and Crafts I love.
  • Rosaquid Apr 25, 2012 @ 10:10 am | delete
    Lovely idea! Thanks!
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