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.

Make a paper gift box for Christmas with this template and tutorial by Sarah Renae Clark. There are 6 different designs to color in! What a great DIY Christmas gift | Check it out at https://sarahrenaeclark.com/christmas-gift-box

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.

 

Make a paper gift box for Christmas with this template and tutorial by Sarah Renae Clark. There are 6 different designs to color in! What a great DIY Christmas gift | Check it out at https://sarahrenaeclark.com/christmas-gift-box

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 Amazonaffiliate link) if you prefer. It’s not necessary to score standard printer paper.

Learn how to make a Christmas gift box with this printable template and step-by-step tutorial. Read more at www.sarahrenaeclark.com/christmas-gift-box Learn how to make a Christmas gift box with this printable template and step-by-step tutorial. Read more at www.sarahrenaeclark.com/christmas-gift-box

How to make your Christmas gift box: the base

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Base step 1 - Get the template at www.sarahrenaeclark.com/christmas-gift-box

1. Print the DIY Christmas Gift Box template with the title “Printable Template – Box Base”

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Base step 2

2. Starting with the base template, color the design and get creative!

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Base step 3

3. Cut out the template along the solid line around the outside.

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Base step 4

4. Make sure you also cut along the solid lines as indicated by the red lines above. Do not cut along the dotted lines.

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Base step 5

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 Amazonaffiliate link) if you prefer. Thinner paper won’t require scoring before folding.

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Base step 6

6. Fold the template along all the dotted lines, so that the design is on the outside of each fold.

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Base step 7

7. Glue the areas shown in red above.

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Base step 8

8. Assemble the base by folding each side and attaching the glued panels.

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Base step 9

9. Your base is done! Now it’s time to move on to the lid.

How to make your Christmas gift box: the lid

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Lid step 1 - Get the template at www.sarahrenaeclark.com/christmas-gift-box

1. Print the DIY Christmas Gift Box template with the title “Printable Template – Box Lid”

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Lid step 2

2. Color the lid design to match your base.

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Lid step 3

3. Cut out the template along the solid line around the outside.

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Lid step 4

4. Make sure you also cut along the solid lines as indicated by the red lines above. Do not cut along the dotted lines.

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Lid step 5

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 Amazonaffiliate link) if you prefer. Thinner paper won’t require scoring before folding.

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Lid step 6

6. Fold the template along all the dotted lines, so that the design is on the outside of each fold.

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Lid step 7

7. Glue the areas shown in red above.

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Lid step 8

8. Assemble the lid by folding each side and attaching the glued panels.

How to make a Christmas paper gift box - Lid step 9

9. Your lid is done! Now you can put your whole box together!

Make a paper gift box for Christmas with this template and tutorial by Sarah Renae Clark. There are 6 different designs to color in! What a great DIY Christmas gift
Make a paper gift box for Christmas with this template and tutorial. There are 6 different designs to color in! What a great DIY Christmas idea!

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.

Make a paper gift box for Mother’s Day with this template and video tutorial by Sarah Renae Clark. There are 6 different designs to color in! What a great DIY Mother’s Day gift| Find more Mother’s Day printables and coloring pages at https://sarahrenaeclark.com/shop/cat/seasonal/mothers-day/

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!

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