Instructions: Making a gift box
Folding, filling and closing boxes
Take the prepared box templates and fold them carefully along the lines provided. Make sure that all the edges are folded straight so that the box is stable at the end. Fill the boxes with small gifts or sweets as desired and close them securely.
Cut the folding papers to size and stick them on
Cut your folding paper into 4 x 4 cm squares. It's best to use a ruler and a sharp cutter knife or scissors to get precise edges. Glue the cut folding papers to the front and back of the boxes to give them a decorative look.
Dilute the craft paint and paint the watercolour paper
Dilute your craft paint with a little water until it reaches a slightly liquid consistency. Then use a soft brush to paint the watercolour paper in the colour of your choice. Give free rein to your creativity - whether monochrome or with colour gradients, anything is possible.
Stamping watercolour paper
As soon as the paint has dried, stamp the watercolour paper with your Clear Stamps. Press the stamps firmly onto the paper to create clearly defined patterns and motifs.
Punch a hole for the loop
Now punch a hole in the stamped watercolour paper through which the yarn for the loop will later be pulled. Make sure that the hole is not too close to the edge so that the paper does not tear.
Draw and cut out the edge
Use a pencil to draw a narrow border around the stamped motifs and then cut them out carefully. These frames create a nice outline around your design and set it off beautifully.
Attach messages with 3D pads
Write or stamp messages on the watercolour paper too. Then stick them to the box using 3D pads. These pads give the lettering a great 3D effect and make it stand out visually. A particularly great idea is to use the box as a personalised placeholder. To do this, write the names of your guests on the watercolour paper and attach them as described. This way, each guest has their own placeholder, which is also a lovely keepsake
Attach motifs to the handle with yarn
Attach the cut-out motifs to the handle of the gift box using yarn.
Tie a bow and attach the scatter decoration
Finally, tie a bow around the handle of the box and attach a scatter decoration to the centre of the bow using hot glue. These small details round off the overall look of your gift box perfectly.
Now you're ready to make your own gift box! Visit our online shop and find all the materials you need for your creative craft project. Let's go - your personalised gift box is waiting for you!
Have fun crafting!
