Unusual Gift Boxes & Bags

Flip Lid Gift Boxes

Hi everyone, sorry for the delay with this post, no internet for last few days so I couldn’t upload it.

Anyway…On Friday I uploaded a video tutorial showing you how to make these pretty Flip Top Gift Boxes.

Flip Top Gift Boxes

I love the flip lid detail and pretty flower.

Flip Top Gift Boxes

I had purchased some shortbread and wanted a nice box to present them in.

Flip Top Gift Boxes

I used the Mariposa papers from First Edition, available from Amazon.

Mariposa First Edition Paper Pack

To make these gift boxes you will need…

1 piece of 8.1/4 x 11.3/4 cardstock A4 size for the back and lid of the box.

Score along the 11.3/4 side at 1.1/2, 7.1/4, 8.3/4 & 10.1/4

Score along the 8.1/4 side at 1.1/2 & 6.3/4

1 piece of 8.1/4 x 7.1/4 for the front of the box.

Score along the 8.1/4 side at 1.1/2 x 6.3/4

Score along the 7.1/4 side at 1.1/2

1 piece of 1″ x 8.1/4 cardstock for the inside lip to close the lid.

3 pieces of 5″ x 1.1/4 pattern paper to mat the top 3 sides of the lid.

1- 3 pieces of 4.3/4 x 1″ pattern paper to layer on the top 3 sides of the lid.

2 pieces of 5″ x 5.1/2 pattern paper to decorate the front and back of the box.

1-2 pieces of 4.3/4 x 5.1/4 pattern paper to layer on the front and back of the box.

2 pieces of 5.1/2 x 1.1/4 pattern paper to mat the 2 sides of the box.

2 pieces of 1″ x 5.1/4 pattern paper to layer onto each side.

2 pieces of 1.1/4 x 1.1/4 pattern paper to mat the sides of the lid.

2 pieces of 1″ x 1″ pattern paper to layer the sides of the lid.

Velcro dots for the closure.

Flower dies, ribbon and embellishments to decorate.

The screw punch I use is by Xcut and available on Amazon.

Xcut Screw Punch

Check out my full tutorial below to see how I made them.

This is a great sized gift box and will hold many different gifts. You could also fill it with handmade cards which was suggested by one of my lovely crafty followers and I thought was a great idea.

Flip Top Gift Boxes

How beautiful are these papers!

The flower was made from an old Stampin Up flower punch I have.

Flip Top Gift Boxes

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you are having a nice start to your week.

Happy crafting.

Sam

xoxo

3 thoughts on “Flip Lid Gift Boxes

  1. Beautiful! You make it all so easy to follow, love your tutorials.

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