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Fold A Gift Box from a Sheet of Cardstock

February 20, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

When I was exploring  Pinterest  this week, I discovered a tutorial to make a mini gift box using one sheet of card. The card is scored and folded to create a clever little gift box, perfectly sized for packaging some small treats. The tutorial can be found over at Stamp with Silvey. 
What I love about this Gift Box is that it can be embellished/decorated in so many ways. I raided my paper stash and found some black and white polka dot paper. 
The tutorial uses a 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheet of cardstock. I used an A4 sheet which I trimmed to 8 1/4 x 11. (If you are using an A4 Sheet, score the lines at 2 inch and 6 1/4 inch in step 2). 
To see the tutorial you will need to click on the photos which will bring up a slide show of the steps.

I decorated a little peg/clothespin with washi tape and attached a satin bow with hot glue. These would be fun to make as little favor boxes.

It feels great to have made something that we spotted on Pinterest!  We would love it if you followed us over there.

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts

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Comments

  1. Printabelle says

    February 20, 2013 at 12:36 am

    What a great idea! It turned out so cute, too, with the Paris theme! I can’t wait to try it!

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  2. Kjerstis Sysysler says

    February 20, 2013 at 2:18 am

    Nydelig gaveeske:)Ha en fin dag.

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  3. Angela Paris says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:02 am

    these are so, so cute! i pinned it and can’t wait to try them for my daughter’s birthday party next month!

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  4. Angelina- JoJo & Eloise says

    February 20, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    OH I LOVE these.. The washi tape is Adorable! I need to try this with the girls. They would LOVE it!
    xo
    Angelina

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  5. Angelina- JoJo & Eloise says

    February 20, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    OH I LOVE these.. The washi tape is Adorable! I need to try this with the girls. They would LOVE it!
    xo
    Angelina

    Reply
  6. Debbie K. says

    February 24, 2013 at 8:01 am

    Oh my gosh, these are so cute! Love them and thanks for sharing:)

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  7. Tavleen Singh says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    I love this! Will be trying this soon!

    Reply
  8. Gillmf says

    July 21, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    Fab thanks, just followed link and have made 6 bags each to hold 2 cupcakes as presents for teachers for end of school term tomorrow! used 12″ x 10″ paper and made the middle rectangle 2.5″ x 5″ – perfect! Kids can decorate cakes and bags later!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      July 21, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      What a great idea Gill! I am sure the teachers will love them. Enjoy the school holidays 🙂

      Reply

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