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Free Gift Box Templates

By Noreen 31 Comments




© by Noreen Doll.

Use these free gift box templates to make many different kinds of small boxes.

This is an excellent way to recycle all those Christmas or birthday cards that are taking so much space in your home.

If you don’t have many used greeting cards, or you need to make a lot of small gift boxes and bags, consider buying greeting cards specifically for this purpose.

I like to buy boxes of variety Christmas or greeting cards because I like to be able to make a variety of different looking gift packages.

Free Gift Box Templates
Free Gift Box Templates

However, if you are needing your gift containers to all look alike, you can buy the sets where the cards are all the same.

If you are making these gift holders for a business, you may like them to coordinate with the colors on your business card.


Here’s a great idea from Dianne Culbertson-Jacques of Divella Delights, for someone who sells their crafted items at a craft fair or art show, to encourage their customers to shop.

“I am going to make those triangle boxes and hang them on the tree with trinkets inside for my (female) party guests this year! You could even have one at your booth for people to pick out if their purchase is over a certain amount. A few dollars to make a pair of earrings, slip them (and a business card) in a box and tie it on the tree. They get a free surprise with their over $50.00 purchase and you have handed out another business card and made an impression on another customer!”


I found these lovely notecards in the dollar store. There were 8 cards and 8 envelopes in each set – enough to make 8 gift boxes and 8 gift bags. That is 16 small gift holders for $1.00!

Target dollar spot often has sets of 8 note cards also. I found these heart note cards for $1.00 before Valentine’s Day, but they can be used for gifting any time of the year.

Before and after the holidays you can find boxes of discounted cards, and you can use percent off coupons for them in craft stores.

You can find envelope gift bags to use with the envelopes here.

Use these free gift box templates for making lovely and unusual small gift boxes with greeting cards.

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  1. Crystelle says

    November 30, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    These are so fun!
    I’m pinning because I want to make these with my kids!
    hugs x
    Crystelle

  2. Karen says

    November 30, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    This is wonderful! I’ve pinned it and look forward to putting those old greeting cards to use. Thank you!

  3. sandy says

    November 30, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Just what I need, another project!
    I love them and am taking out all
    the left over cards and making some.
    thanks so much for sharing
    Sandy

  4. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove says

    November 30, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    I love these! Great idea.

  5. Michele says

    December 1, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    FANTASTIC ideas for recycling greeting cards.
    Thanks so much for sharing.
    Michele

  6. Susie @Bowdabra says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:47 am

    Thank you so much for stopping in and sharing your neat gift box idea! We love seeing what you have been up to and visiting your blog.

    Have a wonderful week!

    Susie

  7. Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says

    December 3, 2012 at 2:49 am

    Another wonderful idea using greeting cards! Thank you so much for sharing at the No Rule Christmas Party!
    Jen

  8. Pam says

    December 3, 2012 at 4:43 am

    Great ideas! I love to make little boxes. Stopping by from the Creative Me linkup. You have some wonderful ideas here, and I’m looking forward to visiting more.
    Pam
    http://www.anartfulmom.com

  9. Karri Reiser says

    December 3, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    Another great idea, thank you for sharing at my Our Favorite Things Link Party.

  10. Marilyn says

    December 4, 2012 at 2:45 am

    What great templates! LOVE this cause I’m always looking for ways to wrap items like jewelry…pinned it so I can find it later! Thanks for sharing on the homemade holiday party.

    Marilyn
    4you-withlove.blogspot.com

  11. Jill says

    December 4, 2012 at 3:34 am

    Oh wow! Thanks for sharing all these tutorial links. I’m going to try to make some of these boxes!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

  12. butterfly says

    December 5, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    What a great idea to use up leftover cards… a great Inspire Me project, thank you!
    Alison x

  13. Kelly says

    December 5, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!

  14. The Busy Bee's says

    December 6, 2012 at 1:21 am

    You are so talented! What a great idea! We would like to invite you to a blog hop! We are co-hosting with Adorned From Above. We would love to have you link up. The party is live and will run through Sunday. You can link up at thebusybhive.blogspot.com
    Hope to see you there!
    Thanks
    Joye & Myrna
    The Busy Bee’s

  15. Shoregirl says

    December 6, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    What a great idea — thanks for sharing the templates!

  16. Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures says

    December 6, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    Oh, WOW! I just adore this idea! Perfect for small gifts! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

  17. Pamela says

    December 10, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Love this idea–eager to try it. You are just so creative!

  18. Kimberly says

    December 12, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    What a great idea!!

  19. Heidi says

    December 20, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Thank you for so many fantastic templates! I’ll be featuring your great idea later today. I can’t wait to see what you create this week!

  20. Erin @ Erin's 2 Cents says

    January 9, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    This is a really cute idea and great for recycling! Thank you for sharing it at Erin’s 2 Cents. ~Erin

  21. Kathy says

    March 10, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Just found your site when I was searching for a box template. My Etsy shop (AuraVerde) has jewelry that has beads made from recycled materials. I was looking for a way to package my jewelry for shipment that would keep with the recycle/upcycle them. Thanks for the tutorial!

  22. admin says

    March 10, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    I’m glad you’ve found a great way to use recycled boxes.

    Noreen

  23. Mixed Kreations says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    These are cute and a great way to recycle your holiday and gift cards. I am saving this link and the bagalope link for future use. Thank you for sharing these wonderful tutorials.

  24. Elena says

    August 6, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Beautiful and so simple……love it!

  25. Michelle says

    September 11, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    DOH! I threw out my Christmas cards not too long ago. But this is definitely getting pinned for next year. Such a smart idea. Thanks for linking up at My Favorite Posts Show Off Weekend Party! Hope to see you again next week.

    Michelle @ On A Wing And A Prayer

  26. Gurvy Green says

    November 12, 2013 at 2:54 am

    Brilliant and Beautiful, thanks for sharing.

  27. Pam @Threading My Way says

    July 26, 2014 at 10:41 am

    You have such fabulous ideas for reusing Christmas cards, Noreen!!! These boxes are a GREAT idea!!!

  28. Barb says

    December 5, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    These christmas card gift boxes are completely amazing. Love the ‘upcycle’ nature of it too. Wondering if I could feature on my blog late Dec (after 25th) as a fantastic option of what you can do with christmas cards? I would link back of course and would love permission to use your photos. Please let me know.

  29. Noreen says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Hi Barb, I’m glad you liked the card boxes. Your feature would help spread the word that cards can be recycled in neat ways – they don’t have to be tossed! Thanks.

  30. Cathy says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    I love the idea of re-purposing cards. I don’t see the templates, but hopefully can figure it out. Thanks for clever ideas.

  31. Noreen says

    January 20, 2015 at 12:15 am

    As you scroll down the page you will find links to each different kind of box. When you go to that page you will find instructions on how to make the box. There aren’t printable templates because cards come in different sizes.

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