In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to color and make these adorable Christmas paper gift boxes using my printable templates.
These DIY Christmas gift boxes are a great way to personalize your Christmas gifts for family and friends. You can print them multiple times and experiment with different color combinations to create an endless amount of different boxes.
There are 6 designs included in the printable pack of Christmas box templates, which you can download from my store. Each template comes with 2 pages – one page for the box lid, and one for the box base.
This 2 minute video will show you how to assemble your paper gift box. The example box in the video is actually my Free Mother’s Day Paper Gift Box. You can visit the original post here if you’d like to check out the 6 Mother’s Day designs, including the free template shown in the video.
I’ve also included step by step photo instructions of my Christmas boxes below.
I printed my template on 200GSM card stock in this video, but you can also use standard printer paper. The thicker card just makes the final gift box a bit stronger. If you’re using thicker card, it’s a good idea to score your paper before folding. In this video I’ve just used a paperclip and ruler to do this, but you can purchase proper scoring equipment (like this one on Amazon – affiliate link) if you prefer. It’s not necessary to score standard printer paper.
How to make your Christmas gift box: the base
1. Print the DIY Christmas Gift Box template with the title “Printable Template – Box Base”
2. Starting with the base template, color the design and get creative!
3. Cut out the template along the solid line around the outside.
4. Make sure you also cut along the solid lines as indicated by the red lines above. Do not cut along the dotted lines.
5. If you’re using thick card, score along the dotted lines. I’ve just used a paperclip and ruler to do this, but you can purchase proper scoring equipment (like this one on Amazon – affiliate link) if you prefer. Thinner paper won’t require scoring before folding.
6. Fold the template along all the dotted lines, so that the design is on the outside of each fold.
7. Glue the areas shown in red above.
8. Assemble the base by folding each side and attaching the glued panels.
9. Your base is done! Now it’s time to move on to the lid.
How to make your Christmas gift box: the lid
1. Print the DIY Christmas Gift Box template with the title “Printable Template – Box Lid”
2. Color the lid design to match your base.
3. Cut out the template along the solid line around the outside.
4. Make sure you also cut along the solid lines as indicated by the red lines above. Do not cut along the dotted lines.
5. If you’re using thick card, score along the dotted lines. I’ve just used a paperclip and ruler to do this, but you can purchase proper scoring equipment (like this one on Amazon – affiliate link) if you prefer. Thinner paper won’t require scoring before folding.
6. Fold the template along all the dotted lines, so that the design is on the outside of each fold.
7. Glue the areas shown in red above.
8. Assemble the lid by folding each side and attaching the glued panels.
9. Your lid is done! Now you can put your whole box together!
Are you ready to give it a go?
Get the pack of 6 Christmas gift box templates for just $4.95 and start coloring straight away to make your Christmas gift giving extra special.
Need another excuse to make these cute boxes? How about Mother’s Day!
Get the pack of 6 Mother’s Day gift box templates for just $4.95 and use them for other occasions too!
I hope you enjoy making these gift boxes! Tell me what you think in the comments and please use the links below to share with your friends or save this post for later!
Thanks for reading, and Merry Christmas!
More Christmas printables you’ll love…
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Can you use card stock covered with fabric?
I haven’t tried this, so I’m not sure. You might find the lid isn’t big enough for the extra padding from the fabric.