Paper Gift Box making

Giving a handmade gift is awesome idea but we always struggle when it come to wrapping in attractive packaging.Today I am going to share with you various paper gift boxes which can be easily made at home and then decorated in our own style or in the style of the recipient. These boxes are good for wrapping small size gifts. We will continue in next post on how to wrap the odd shaped gifts.

 
    Most of the boxes are based on origami folds. First one is most common one, can be used to pack jewelry, some school supplies, chocolates etc. This is called pyramid box for the obvious reasons.

There are multiple ways to make a pyramid box and it is personal prefrence to chose a method. I have listed some links where you can download the template and make your very own pyramid box
  a. using a triangle as the starting point
http://blog.etsy.com/en/files/2011/12/pyramidscheme.jpg

   b.using a square as a starting point
http://www.things-to-make-and-do.co.uk/paper-and-card-projects/boxes/pyramid-box.html

   c. don't want to make a regular 4 sided pyramid then check the link below to download the multiple sided pyramids template
              http://www.korthalsaltes.com/model.php?name_en=multi+side+base+pyramids
    Pyramid are not limited to making gift boxes you can make lanterns too
                   

Next one is candy shaped box. Box itself looks so yummy. I am planning to make this for my next party. for now enjoy the video tutorial using the link below the pic.

http://www.paperkawaii.com/2014/01/17/sweet-origami-candy-box-video-tutorial/

When we talk about gift why we think about girls only. Boys need little pampering too. So box I am featuring  now is perfect for next fathers day gift wrapping

                                                         http://www.smile-recipe.net/?p=338

Next one which I am featuring is perfect for any kind of gift and can be made in diffrent sizes to suit your gifting needs. It is called pillow box and again there are multiple ways to make this one
   for a regular rectangular pillow box follow the link below the pic
 

                                             http://www.auntannie.com/BoxesBags/PillowBox/

for a square shape pillow box follow the next link
                                       

                                        http://www.handimania.com/diy/square-pillow-gift-box.html

Heart shaped gift box is perfect not just for valentine but for any special occasion for you loved ones. Follow your heart to the link below pic

 

  

http://origami.wonderhowto.com/how-to/fold-heart-shaped-box-for-valentines-day-415772/
   This one is too simple for you, learn how to make a designer heart shaped box
 

   http://origami.wonderhowto.com/how-to/fold-origami-paper-valentine-heart-313030/
   
    I hope I have given you enough ideas to wrap your special gifts for your specials ones. Please leave your thoughts in comments. Also let me know if you would like to know any other type of box.
   Enjoy Naisha Crafting!!!!!