How to make your own cardboard box. DIY gift boxes for friends and family
On the eve new year holidays shop windows are full of gift boxes, decorative bags, wrapping paper for every taste. Smiling sellers helpfully offer packaging services New Year's gifts. And all this seems to be great, because you must admit, it is much more pleasant to receive a New Year's trifle in a beautiful package. But on the other hand, the whole meaning of the gift is lost, the very gift that should be intended specifically for you.
The recipient of the gift will be doubly pleased if, in addition to choosing a gift, you spend a little more time wrapping it. In this article, we will teach you how to make gift boxes from paper or cardboard with your own hands. It is not at all difficult to do this, because all the crafts presented with us are accompanied by ready-made schemes, templates and step-by-step master classes. You just have to choose the appropriate box option, print the diagram and glue the paper box according to the instructions. By the way, some of the boxes presented by us are made using the origami technique, which means that you don’t even need glue!
So, before we get started, let's check if everything is ready for you. To make a paper gift box with your own hands, you will need: beautiful wrapping paper (you can get by with plain white paper and then decorate it), scissors, a pencil, a ruler, glue or double-sided tape, a clerical knife. Everything is? Well then, let's get creative!
#1 Box "Herringbone"
A great way to pack a small trifle to friends or relatives is such a themed New Year's box. By the way, it's very easy to do. You will need green paper and punching tongs (although you can do without them). Well, any rhinestones, beads, sequins, in general, to your taste are suitable for decoration!
#2 Gift box "Mint Lollipop"
And here's another one original version a gift box that is very easy to make with your own hands, especially with our step-by-step master class. You will need red thick paper (for the box itself), as well as white paper for decoration. You can make the upper part of the box with an appliqué or just paint a white sheet with pencils or felt-tip pens. By the way, the top does not have to be a lollipop. You can fantasize about New Year theme and decorate the box on top, for example, with a snowflake, christmas ball or red mean M&M's.
#3 Box with lid (diagram)
Well, if there is no time or desire to fiddle with the box for a long time, you can use a simple ready-made template. You need to download, print, cut and glue it. Voila, the box is ready! Please note that we have prepared 2 schemes for you: square (5x5 in size) and rectangular (7x6x4 in size).
#4 Cup with a gift
But the option of gift packaging for those who want to surprise with originality is a gift box-cup. It's pretty easy to do, but it looks amazing! To create you will need thick paper, scissors and glue. And of course our step-by-step instructions!
#5 Christmas box "Cake"
If new Year party planned in a large company, for example in a circle big family, it makes sense to pack gifts for everyone in one big composite box. A packing box of a cake consists of 8-10 pieces, each of which is a separate gift box from paper.
#6 Gift box with lid for muffins and other little things
Quite common on New Year's Eve. edible gifts: various sweets and pastries. An original gift will be a muffin made by hand in an author's gift box.
#7 Christmas box "Diamond"
You can pack a New Year's gift in a gift box in the shape of a diamond. With our scheme, it will not be difficult to make such an intricate package. It is enough to print the box template, cut and glue it according to the instructions. Everything is simple!
#8 New Year's package "Santa"
A very cute New Year's package will turn out from an ordinary paper bag, decorated with a paper Santa. Download Santa's diagram, cut it out and glue it on the bag. New Year's packaging ready with your own hands!
#9 Harry Potter boxes
Fans of stories about Harry Potter will come to indescribable delight, having received a piece of their favorite hero as a gift. By the way, such a box with magical sweet beans can be a great addition to a set of books about the adventures of a young wizard.
#10 Box "Gingerbread house"
The well-known symbol of the Christmas and New Year holidays from Hollywood films is the gingerbread man. You can make a box of paper in the form of a gingerbread man's house. By the way, putting the gingerbread men themselves in such a house will be very symbolic, but if you also make them with your own hands, there is no price for such a gift at all! Box " Gingerbread house"is done according to a special scheme, which you can download below. Also below is a master class on making a box with your own hands.
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#11 Box "Heart of four parts"
A cute package of four boxes can be made using our scheme. Giving your loved one not one, but four New Year's gifts at once is a real manifestation of love. You can download the scheme with four boxes and the basis for them below.
#12 Origami box
To make such a gift box, you will not need a diagram or a template. To make a paper box with a lid, you only need a piece of paper. The main condition is that the sheet must be square. Clearly follow the instructions of the master class and in 10 minutes you will have the cutest handmade origami gift box ready.
#13 And another version of the origami box
Such a box looks very similar to the previous one, but the manufacturing method is slightly different. In the manufacture of this box, you will need scissors, but the scheme is not needed: only a square sheet of paper. Follow the instructions of the master class and you will succeed!
#14 Origami box “Volumetric triangle”
If you want to get confused and ready-made templates are not for you, then be sure to pay attention to this difficult and very effective gift box. You will need paper and patience. Well, then follow the instructions and everything will work out!
If you like to make gift boxes without templates, glue and scissors, but only with the help of the correct paper folds, then you will appreciate this box as well.
#16 Origami resealable box
Well, another version of the origami box. It is quite easy to do, especially if you follow the instructions. By the way, the steps for making the box are described below in the photo instructions.
#17 Box "Cupcake"
Original gift box for gift New Year will become a box in the form of a cupcake. It looks very impressive, but the creation will have to work a little. In general, there is nothing complicated in creating this box, all you need is patience and imagination! A step by step wizard see class below.
#18 And one more "Cupcake"
And here is another variation on the theme of a gift box in the form of a cupcake. The manufacturing scheme is very similar to the previous one, but you might like it!
#19 Gift box for cookies
A ready-made scheme for making a cardboard box with your own hands. All you need is to use our ready-made scheme, which you need to print, cut out of cardboard, and then glue in accordance with the master class.
#20 Chinese style gift box
In such a box, made with your own hands, you can put anything you want. And most importantly, it is done quickly and easily. You can download the box diagram from the link below.
Download scheme
#21 Gift box in the form of a cup
Really original wrapped gifts are valued much more than gifts in a regular gift bag. Pay special attention to this charming paper box, which you can make yourself using our scheme.
How to make a cup
How to make a lid
#22 Box "New Year sweater"
Here is such a beautiful gift box can be made by hand. To do this, you will need a diagram, which you can download on our website, scissors, glue and a little patience.
#23 Box with bow closure
Pretty simple to make, but very original gift box. You will need a square sheet wrapping paper, glue and master class instructions. 15 minutes - and your gift box is ready!
It is very easy to make a cardboard box for a New Year's gift, but for this you will need not only cardboard, but also scissors (clerical knife) and glue or double-sided tape (for secure fixation). Below is a step-by-step manufacturing master class, following which you can quickly and easily make a cardboard box with your own hands.
If you want to give a delicious gift in the form of cupcakes or muffins, then the ideal packaging for such a gift would be a paper egg tray. Cut out the desired number of compartments, decorate the top of the box with decorative elements, tie with a ribbon and Voila! The gift is ready!
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#26 Original box "Package of milk"
Another incredibly cool Christmas box that will amaze anyone. You can pack a simple trifle in such an unusual box. It is quite simple to make it if you use the ready-made scheme, which you can download on our website.
#27 Box with lid
Using our simple scheme, you can easily make a gift box with a paper lid with your own hands in just a few minutes. You can put anything in such a box as a gift: from a cute trinket to sweets. self made. You can download the box diagram below.
#28 Packing box with flower clasp
A simple diagram of a cute packaging box with a flower clasp. Fast, beautiful, original. Surprise your loved ones with a handmade gift. You can download the finished scheme from the link below.
#29 Gift box "Petals"
You can make a wonderful box for a New Year's gift with a lid in the shape of petals with your own hands. In fact, the manufacture of such charms will not only take a lot of time, but will also please you with its unusual appearance.
#30 Gift box for New Year's cupcake
You can make a very cute cardboard box with your own hands. It will turn out no worse than the store. In the box, you can make a special bottom for the cake. Putting your little delicious gift in a special stand, you don't have to worry that all the cream will remain on the box. To make such a cardboard box with your own hands, you need to print out the template and follow the instructions of the master class.
#31 Gift box for children "Ice cream"
A New Year's gift should be packed not just well, but tastefully. In the gift box "Ice cream" your gift will be appreciated! With our scheme, making a delicious box will only bring pleasure!
#32 Packing box "Candy"
Another option for "tasty" packaging will be a box in the form of a candy. To create a New Year's atmosphere, the packaging can be slightly enlivened by adding eyes and a mouth to it. Download the diagram, print it out and glue the box in the right places.
#33 Gift box "Cheerful bunny"
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#34 Gift box "Pencil"
A New Year's gift for children or people from the field of education is symbolically packed in a box in the form of a pencil. Delight your loved ones with a gift in an original box made by yourself. You can download the diagram below.
#35 Box "Cheerful frog"
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#36 Box with a face
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#37 Gift box "Birdhouse"
Let's start with perhaps the most unusual paper gift box. Making such a birdhouse is quite simple when there is finished circuit. The scheme must be printed, translated into suitable paper, cut and glue in certain places. Complex and intricate at first glance do-it-yourself boxes will be ready in 10-15 minutes. 
#38 Box "Apple"
The original will be a gift in a paper box in the form of an apple. With such a box, picking up a gift is quite simple - gelatin worms will come in handy. Making such a box with your own hands with the corresponding scheme is very simple, the manufacturing process will take no more than 10 minutes!
#39 Box "Christmas wreath"
There is no limit to your originality, we only give you direction, and then you create yourself. On the New Year theme, you can come up with a lot of boxes, for example, in the form of a Christmas wreath. Very symbolic!
Well, what is a real New Year without the Nutcracker and music from the famous ballet P.I. Tchaikovsky? Great gift becomes a bag of nuts with a nutcracker tag attached. You can draw the most fabulous hero yourself, but if you have no inclinations for drawing, you can find the image of the Nutcracker on the Internet and print it out, then cut it out and attach it to the package.
We all love gifts. Sometimes you want to make gifts made with your own hands. Or we need to make a package for a purchased gift, and such a package that reflects our feelings. Most often, the gift is packaged in a box. So let's look at what boxes can be made. Consider rectangular and square boxes.
The simplest box
This box is no frills. Without cover. Here is her diagram:
I must say, according to the same scheme, you can make boxes different sizes. Therefore, the scheme, indicated in centimeters, can be increased. If there is a diagram, it can be used to make both a small and a large box. Depending on what size box you need. Looking at the diagram, we see what we need to do before drawing a scaled view of the box to the right size.
If you need a tight box, then it is better to make it from cardboard. It will be stronger. Cardboard can be chosen even with coloring. You can take white cardboard. The diagram shows the creation of a square box. Instead of a square, you can make a rectangular one. To do this, you need to make changes in the proportions of length and width, in the proportions of the sides.
After careful drawing, carefully cut out the outer side of the drawing along the contour. Then we bend along the folds. We glue the edges for gluing. Consistently. Please note that the top of the box has folds on all sides. This is to ensure that the top is aesthetic and comfortable. We bend these bends. We glue. All. The box is ready.
Boxes with finished lid
Here is the most simple circuit such a box:
If you need a small box, then it is better to make it from paper, with a density of 80 or 120. If you need a larger container for a gift, then the material must be chosen denser. When drawing, pay attention to proportions. If you need a square at the bottom and top, and a rectangle on the sides of the box, make the proportions as in this diagram. Have drawn. Cut out. Bent. Glued together.
If you need a box with a finished lid in the form of a cube, then this scheme will do:
Here you need a minimum of material. Everything is simple and functional. Have drawn. Cut out. Bent. Glued together. You can stick additional pictures on the box for design.
There is a sketch of a rectangular box, already with tricks.
Here, the edges for gluing are beautifully beveled, and the extreme sides and top with a lid have lugs for fastening. Such containers for gifts can also be modified at your discretion. The same schema can have many changes within its implementation.
Another diagram of a rectangular gift box:
Creating such crafts is a little more complicated than the previous ones. There are additional side slots. Due to this, the strength of the container is enhanced. The lid has additional wings - sidewalls that are inserted inside the box. The wings are made with roundness, aesthetically pleasing. Naturally, the proportions of the box in width, height, length can be changed. Do what you need.
Boxes with top and inserts
If we want to make a rectangular box with a top and inserts, then this one is best:
Such a box is good because, thanks to the additional wings on the sides (put inside during assembly), it becomes stronger when glued. A cover with side wings and a front lock with a side overlap enhances the effect of the strength of the box (in the diagram, a cover with a front lock is drawn on the right side).
There is also a box with a top and inserts along the bottom of the box. Everyone has seen these boxes. Here is the diagram:
We immediately denote that everything that is at the bottom of the diagram refers to the assembly of the bottom of the box. All the figured lines along which the cut must be made are made for a reason. Four halves of the four sides of the bottom, connecting in the desired configuration, form a tight hitch of the bottom without any glue. Glue is applied on the box only in one place.
This place is marked from the very left edge of the diagram - the side strip for gluing. No more glue is needed for such a box. The upper side wings are needed to stiffen the lid lowered from above. And the lid itself has an additional valve that is inserted inside the box.
Boxes with separate lid
The easiest way to create such a box is shown in this diagram:
The sides that are wide are slightly larger. So that they can be bent at the top, and also glued inward, for rigidity and aesthetics. Making a lid for such a box is easy. Take the main size of a millimeter 3 more. The rest: the width of the sidewalls is up to you. Glue the inserts on the sidewalls. Dry finished products.
Another way to make a box with a separate lid. More aesthetic. And the box is not only beautiful. Also acquires a fortress. Here is her drawing:
It is also convenient to make such a box because it is easy to maintain proportions, no matter what size you would adhere to. Easy to draw, based on a square. Side wings are also easy to make at any scale, making the cut angle to the middle of the sidewall of the virtual outer square. By folding such material already cut out, you will get a product where the wings for gluing converge at the top on both sides. This gives the product not only aesthetics, but also a fortress. The sketch shows how to create a product and a cubic shape, and a rectangular one.
The diagram does not show how to create a lid for such a box. Yes, you don't have to draw it. And so it is clear. To create a cover, you need to apply the same scheme. True, draw a square 2 - 3 mm more.
Since the sidewall cover will have a significantly smaller base, the glue wings need to be made simply beveled at a certain angle in order to connect the sidewalls. When creating a lid, it is not necessary to make wings for gluing to the very middle, towards each other. It is enough to make wings for gluing just at an angle.
For those who want to learn how to make boxes, I have two links to a video where you can see how it is done:
If you think that making a gift box is very difficult, then you are deeply mistaken. To make your own original packaging for a presentation, you just need to stock up on colored cardboard and patience.
If you show at least a modicum of imagination, you will be able to please your family and friends with an original packaged gift.
Ideas, shapes and photos of beautiful DIY gift boxes
Gift box with openwork decor 
Gift box: heart 
square gift box 
Christmas box for a gift 
Gift box: star If you want to show your friend or relative all your respect and love, then try making your own gift box. If possible, try to show all your imagination and make the most original packaging. If you wish, you can make a box of a round, triangular and diamond shape, or make a package visually similar to a flower, house, fruit or even a diamond.
Of course, the last options will require a little more craftsmanship, but in the end you will get a unique item that definitely cannot be purchased in a store. The only thing you have to remember is that these crafts love accuracy. In this case, when cutting out the template, you cannot afford to deviate from the line to one side or the other.
You must cut all the lines as accurately as possible, trying to create perfectly even edges. If this stage of work is not carried out as it should be, then with a high probability we can say that in the end the box will turn out to be not quite presentable.
How to make a cardboard box for a gift: a template, a pattern
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Step #2 If you are new to this business, then start your acquaintance with like this Needlework needs from the simplest things. Believe me, if you do everything right, then even an ordinary square box will look attractive. Now we will present to your attention a master class with which you can make a rectangular gift box.
To make it, you only need glue, scissors and special cardboard. If you don't have one, don't worry too much. You can quite easily take even the one that the kids use in class at school and make a craft frame out of it. Just in this case, after the box is ready, you will have to decorate it additionally. This can be done using the decoupage technique or using organza, tulle or satin ribbons.
How to make a small mini paper gift box: template, pattern
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gift box 
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Template #2 If you are planning to give a loved one a small gift, then you can make a small box for such a gift. It is best to make a similar craft, like the previous one, from thick paper. If you make it thin, then there is a chance that it will not keep the desired shape, or it will simply tear from the mechanical impact that the present will have on its walls.
Yes, and in this case it is extremely important to treat the fastening of all side parts as responsibly as possible. Since these crafts do not provide for the presence of secret locks, it would be better if you fix everything with glue or double-sided tape. If the first box seems too simple for you, then below we have placed two more rather interesting templates, by printing out which you can easily make pretty cute crafts.
How to make a scrapbooking gift box?
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box of squares If you want to surprise your loved one for real, then make a scrapbooking box for him. To make it, you will need both ordinary cardboard and special paper for scrapbooking. You will make a solid frame out of cardboard, and use paper to give it a festive look. The best part is that in this case you will have a huge field for imagination. Since this box is supposed to be untied, you can decorate it both inside and out.
Moreover, if you wish, you can even provide places for small presents in those parts of the craft that will recline. For example, you can make places for notes there, in which you write the most pleasant words. But keep in mind that congratulatory notes fit well into the overall style of the gift box, they must be kept in the same color scheme which is her.
How to make an origami gift box?
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Step #3 Lately The origami technique became so popular that even gift boxes were made with it. In principle, you can make such a craft from any colored paper, but since you are still making a product for an important holiday, it would be better if you spend money on scrapbooking paper.
In this case, you will not need additional decoration of the inside of the product as you will immediately make it the way it should be. The only thing you should consider is to create a box, the master class of which is located above, you need to use two square sheets, one of which will be literally 11-12 millimeters smaller. If you do not take into account this nuance, then in the end you simply will not be able to combine the two parts into one craft.
How to make a gift box with a lid?
Recommendations for making a round box A gift box with a lid is the perfect package for heavier and heavier gifts. If you make it a little larger than shown in the master class, you can complement the main gift with sweets, fresh flower boutonnieres and hand-made postcards. As you probably already understood, it is best to make such a box from thick cardboard.
If you have the opportunity, then purchase it in a specialized store, or go to the nearest supermarket and take any paper box there. When you bring it home, lay it flat and place it under something heavy. Leave it in this position for literally an hour, and then proceed to drawing the frame of the future craft. Such a little trick will help you smooth out the curves that would probably get in the way of you in the process of creating your masterpiece.
How to make a surprise gift box?
Box in the form of a piece of cake 
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Template #2 In principle, a box with a surprise can have a completely different shape, color and decor. In this case, everything will depend solely on what event you are going to. If you are going to an employee’s birthday, then this can be a completely standard square and rectangular shape, inside which, in addition to the present itself, a leaflet with wishes will be laid (it should be as long as possible and folded into an accordion).
If you are going to a child for a holiday, then make a gift box for him in the form of a piece of cake and be sure to install a couple of cartoon characters made of cardboard inside. And in order for them to really turn out to be a surprise for the baby, fasten the figures to flexible springs that will push them out as soon as the lid is removed from the box.
How to make a gift box with wishes?
Master class on making a pyramid 
Recommendations for making a pyramid If you want your gift box to be both packaging and greeting card, then make it in the form of a pyramid. In the photo above you can see the templates by which you can make a small pyramid. But if you try to zoom in on the drawing, you will eventually be able to make a pyramid on which you can place wishes.
Remember, in order for such a surprise to look interesting, the scale of the picture must be at least doubled. Only in this case, you will have the opportunity to make pockets on the outside of the product, in which you can later put cute little notes. Yes, and remember, these pockets do not have to be made of paper, you can quite easily use, for example, lace for this. Simply, when you fasten them, use a stapler instead of glue.
How to make a transparent gift box?
Rectangular gift box 
tall gift box 
Triangular gift box Above we showed you how to make a gift box out of cardboard and plain paper, and now you will learn how to make a very cute transparent packaging. The best part is that for the manufacture of such crafts you do not have to buy material.
Since it is made from an ordinary plastic bottle, you will only have to buy ribbons and gossips for decoration. So take a transparent plastic bottle and cut off the neck and bottom from it. As a result, you should have a perfect cylinder in your hands. Then take your scissors and carefully cut it exactly as shown in the picture.
After you are done with this, start bending the material in such a way that you can clearly see all the edges of the future craft. If you can't do it with your hands, then use scissors for this. As soon as you realize that the plastic has become more obedient, you can safely collect the box. For reliability, tie it with a satin ribbon.
How to make a box for a women's gift on March 8?
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Template #3 It just so happened, but for some reason most women associate March 8 with tender mimosa branches and scarlet tulips. That is why when making a box for this holiday, you must remember that there must be flowers on its outside. Whether they are drawn or made with the help of an application, it's up to you. The main thing is that your packaging should show with all its appearance that spring will come very soon.
If you don't want to waste time decorating the box, then invest in scrapbooking paper. If you are ready to work a little, then you can download some interesting template on the Internet, make flowers on it and paste over the finished box floral applique. Also, if you wish, you can simply paint it beautifully.
How to make a box for a men's gift on February 23?
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Template #3 If there are real men in your family, then you simply must make February 23rd a special day. The right gift wrapping will help you create a festive atmosphere. In principle, it can be done quite simply. You can make a box according to any template or master class that we introduced you to, only taking into account the fact that you are preparing a present for the stronger sex.
That is, in this case it is best to forget about flowers, curls and all sorts of feminine things. It will be better if you make a gift box out of paper with camouflage print, or just paint the finished product with different shades of green and Brown. If you want to pack a present for an older man in this way, you can try decorating the box with a red star or any other paraphernalia of the Soviet era.
You can also draw it, or print the template and make the desired application from the resulting blanks. Well, if you are a lover of everything new, then try to make a box in the form men's shirts. How to do it you can see in the picture, which is placed a little higher.
How to make a gift box for lovers on February 14?
Box for February 14 
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Template #3 Many people think that making a heart-shaped box is very difficult. In fact, such a product is made according to the same principle as all other packaging. All that will be required of you in this case is just to find the right template and glue the box with it. We decided to make it easier for you and therefore we offer you a choice of several interesting ideas for gift boxes on February 14th.
If you decide to make the largest and most voluminous, remember that in this case you also have to make a product consisting of two parts. One part will play the role of the gift box itself, and the other will be the lid. Therefore, when cutting out the frame of a future craft, be sure to double-check whether one of the parts is slightly larger.
As in the case of a rectangular product, this is necessary so that in the end it is possible to put the top on the bottom without any problems. As for the color of the box, it does not have to be red, if you wish, you can make the heart pink, raspberry or even purplish white.
How to make a wedding gift box?
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Template #5 Probably not even worth talking about what the box is for wedding gift should be special. And the point here is not the shape of the product, but its decor. Therefore, feel free to choose a template according to which you would like to make a similar craft, and then start thinking about what the finish of the finished product will be like.
I want to say right away that in the end you get something truly festive, the decor should be multi-layered. That is, you can create volume with the help of flowers, leaves or hearts glued on top of each other and complement all this beauty with elegant curls made of rhinestones and sequins.
For beginner needlewomen, it is best to opt for square and rectangular crafts. Such products are not only made faster, but also decorated more easily. Since you will actually have a canvas in front of you, you can first lay out the future picture from the elements, see how all the details will look together, and only after that proceed with fixing them.
How to make a birthday gift box
Template for making a cake 
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Template #3 Birthday is one of those holidays that everyone looks forward to. It makes no difference how old the hero of the occasion is, on this day he still wants to feel like the most beloved and dear. And what else can bring us back to childhood and give wonderful memories if not a gift packed in a box imitating a birthday cake. It is easy to make such a craft, the main thing is to show a little patience.
Above you can see a template that you can use to make one piece of cake. If you see that the gift wrap will end up being smaller than you need, then zoom in to the desired size, just making sure that all proportions are observed in the process. Then make the required number of pieces, fold them into a circle and measure the diameter of the resulting figure.
But based on the data obtained, cut out a round stand, on which you will put all the blanks. If desired, you can glue its edge with openwork snowflakes or lace. When the stand is ready, fill all the boxes with presents, form a cake out of them and fix everything with a satin ribbon.
How to make a gift box for the New Year?
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Template #5 As you probably already understood, if you wish, you can make a box for a holiday of any shape and color with your own hands. As for the New Year, then in this case you will have plenty to choose from. If you show a little patience and ingenuity, then with the help of our templates you can make a beautiful snowman, a fluffy Christmas tree, a house or Santa Claus.
If you print the templates on a color printer using photo paper, then you just have to cut out the details of the future gift box and carefully glue them together. If you are unable to print templates, you can always do gift wrapping from a paper bag and winter application, for example, the heads of Santa Claus, Snow Maiden or snowman.
In this case, the package, depending on the chosen character, will need to be made red, white or blue, and then a head, for example, Santa Claus, should be glued to the very top of the package. They will need to be crated in two pieces and be sure to provide holes for ribbons from the very top, with which you will later tie your present.
How to make a box for a cash gift?
Template #1 
Flowers for decoration Now you will not surprise anyone with a gift envelope for money, so most people try to present them in a more original way. The best option for such a case would be a box for a cash gift. You can make her pretty simple pattern. True, when making such a craft, you must remember that in this case you will be making a box, the inside of which will slide out.
How to make a gift box without glue
Materials and tools:
paper;
scissors;
decorations.
1. First, we make a lid from the box. We take a piece of paper measuring 21.5x21.5 cm and draw it diagonally. The lines go from one corner to the opposite.
2. We bend one of the corners so that it looks at the very center. Then we bend it again so that the edge of this fold is already flush with the lined strip in the center.
3. We do the same with all the corners of the segment.
4. We make cuts on both sides, as in the photo.
5. And we begin to add up in stages.
6. After the lid of the box is ready, you need to make its bottom from a piece of paper a little less than 21.2x21.2 cm in size. The bottom is made in the same way as the lid. In this case, plain paper is used.
Here is the finished box.
You can make boxes of different sizes, but do not forget that the bottom of the box is 3 mm smaller in size than its lid!
Taken from http://www.myjulia.ru/post/307491/
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