Eye-catching six-sided gift
box has six petal-shaped extensions
at upper “opening” end where narrow neck
panels
can cinch inward to allow ribbon tie closure.
Bottom has latch style
extensions which overlap
to form slot for final tab to be inserted, allowing
the box
to be unassembled and flattened for storage and re-use.
Add slight offset
accent panels to decorate box sides,
and optional interior hexagon bottom
stabilizer.
Box design is available in three sizes, with a window
variation available in tallest version.
Tall boxes measure approx. 6.5” tall x 2.125” wide x 2.5” deep.
Medium box measures approx. 4.875” tall x 2.125” wide x 2.5” deep.
Short box measures approx. 5.75” tall x 2.125” wide x 2.5”.
Shaped gift tags and a sticker design coordinate well
with these gift boxes.
NOTE that box assembly is identical for ALL sizes,
with window variation including only a couple of
different steps which will be shown at the end
of regular assembly, in Step 9.
The TALL box will be used
to demonstrate assembly in this tutorial.
ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A main box hull
B interior "floor" reinforcement hexagon
C side wall offset accent overlays (6)
2. Prepare the hull shape by folding on perforation lines as valley or mountain folds, following this diagram:
A) fold vertical perforation line back as "mountain" folds,including the upper shorter segment'
B) fold the short lines at the top of the side walls as "mountain" folds;
C) fold the short lines at the bottom of the side walls
as "mountain" folds;
D) fold the "narrow neck" perf line pairs forward as "valley" folds;
E) fold the upper "petal" center lines that are between the previously-folded mountain folds as "valley" folds;
F) add slight forward or "valley" bend to the opposing
very short angled lines that are just above the narrow
neck perf lines. These lines work together with
the valley folds in Step E above to allow petal shapes
to contour appropriately.
3. Form the hull into a tube to bring the plain side edge around into position to overlap the opposite
long flange tab to perforation fold . . .
. . . both the long tab and the shorter upper tab . . .. . . adjust, and glue the seam. NOTE that the symmetry of the shape will allow it
to be flattened so that fingertip pressure can be applied
along the entire length of the seam. Allow to dry
thoroughly, and make sure the upper, shorter seam
is totally secure before proceeding.
4. Position each accent wall panel overlay centered within the hull wall panel segments as defined by
perforation lines, then glue in place.
5. Help the upper "closure" form properly by cinching in at the narrow neck until the side edges of
neck panels touch. This will be the final position
once the box is completed, allowing ribbon or cord
to wrap and tie.
6. Prepare to close the bottom latch shapes by first identifying the 'A' and 'B' symbols cut into three
of the extensions. Then proceed to bend each
in toward center in sequence:
first fold 'A' extension, then . . .
. . . fold both 'B' extensions inward.Next, fold the remaining "triangle" extensions pair inward, and finally . . .
. . . fold the "tab" extension inward. Bend the 'A' extension (and others as needful)
slightly downward into the tube to allow the tab end
to slip into the slot that is formed, then . . .
. . . allow all extensions to return to their perpendicular positions. NOTE that it may be
helpful to insert a rod-like tool into the box tube
interior to assist with this repositioning.
NOTE: to re-use the box, the latch arrangement can
be undone by working in reverse order so that
the box can be re-folded into flattened position.
7. To help reinforce the bottom of the box and add strength and shape, insert the "floor" hexagon into
the interior of box, and use tool to help slide it down
into position, flush with bottom latch panels.
(If you don't plan to 'unfold' and store the box for
subsequent use later, this hex panel can be
glued into place.)
8. Finish the box by inserting gift contents, then cinching in the petal top, tying with ribbon at
narrow neck.
Here is the completed gift box.
Consider embellishing with label and tag elements
available in the Hearthsewn portfolio.
9. For the tall window box, here are the cut shapes:
A main hull B clear vinyl window cover panel
C window wall accent overlay
D regular wall accent overlays (5)
E bottom "floor" hex panel
10. Follow the regular hull prep as described in
Step 2.
11. Prepare the clear window underlay shape by
applying two-sided adhesive strips or equivalent
along the edges, then . . .
. . . positioning on the backside of the hull so that the window opening is centered within panel edges,
then adhere in place.
12. Complete the remaining regular assembly by attaching wall accent overlays, including
the unique window accent overlay as shown here.
