How to make a gift box?

Paper box is a very valuable thing, because it can be used as a place where you can put a gift. And you can’t present your gift in the open hands, it should be in a gift box. It is even more interesting, since any secret intrigues and arouses interest. Alternatively, you can store it in some of the things, like shoes. Box of paper can be created by almost everyone. Its creation is no big deal. And you will see the way how to make a gift box.

You will need paper, decorations, scissors.

1. First of all, we start with the top lid. We take a sheet of paper with 21.5 cm by 21.5 cm dimensions and draw the diagonals. Lines connect the opposite corners.

How to make a gift box

2. Bend one of the corners so that it faces toward the center (in our point of intersection of diagonal lines). Bend it one more time so that the edge of the fold is touching the center. Then dissolve the figure and see the new folds formed, we will need them later

How to make a gift box

 

How to make a gift box

How to make a gift box

 

3. Perform the same actions with all other angles.

How to make a gift box

4. Make incisions on both sides as shown in the picture.

How to make a gift box

5. Start folding.

How to make a gift box

How to make a gift box

How to make a gift box

How to make a gift box

 

6. After you create the cover of the box, proceed to create its bottom. Take a sheet of paper having dimensions slightly less than 21.2 cm by 21.2 cm. Bottom done in a similar way as the lid. During its creation take monochrome paper, unlike the lid when it is best to use something colorful, containing several colors, maybe even some sort of picture.

How to make a gift box

How to make a gift box

 

So you made a box out of paper, using our simple instructions. You can take the boxes for other sizes, but do not forget the bottom of the box to 3 mm in size, smaller than its cover.

How to make a gift box