Shoe boxes turn into gift boxes in half an hour!

You can make an original gift box from a shoebox with your own hands in less than half an hour. We will look at 3 different techniques and provide photos of the best ideas. Watch, learn, be inspired.

How to turn a shoe box into a gift box?

Shoe boxes are a great base for gift wrapping. They are durable and spacious. You only need to decorate the outside. Different materials are used for this:

• wallpaper;
• wrapping paper;
• self-adhesive film;
• textile.

At the first stage, you need to hide the shoe logo, and at the second, add decor in the form of bows, ribbons, flowers or Christmas compositions.

Wrap

The easiest and fastest way to turn a shoe box into a gift box is to wrap it in beautiful paper. To do this you will need the following materials:

• wrapping paper (foil, a piece of wallpaper);
• scissors;
• narrow tape.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Unfold the paper on the table. Place a gift box on it.
2. You should cut the paper so that the side is completely covered on one side and ⅔ on the other. The length of the box should be completely wrapped in paper, plus a margin of 3–4 cm.
3. Turn the box upside down, press the paper as tightly as possible and seal with tape. This way the seam will be at the bottom.
4. Now press the paper against the side, moving from top to bottom. Smooth it down and secure it with tape.
5. Grasp the side tabs and fold them into a triangle (like envelopes).Tape it to the box. Fold the corners of the bottom part in the same way, and then glue it to the center.
6. Do the same on the other side.

The main secret of this technique is the tension of the wrapper. For gift wrapping to turn out beautiful, the paper should not dangle, but fit tightly around the box.

Pasting with paper

A papered box is undoubtedly more practical to use as a gift. To open it, you don’t have to tear the paper and disturb the decor. Many people subsequently use gift boxes to store things. It’s just a shame to throw away such beauty!

For pasting you will need the following materials:

• wrapping paper or wallpaper;
• double-sided tape or glue (PVA for paper, Titanium for vinyl wallpaper);
• scissors;
• pencil.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. 1. The first step is to take measurements. Wrap the box as tightly as possible with paper on all sides. Iron all corners. Fold the edges into the middle by 5–10 cm and mark with a pencil.

1. 1. Now you need to cut out a rectangle along the lines marked with a pencil. Do not smooth out the paper. Make cuts along the sides and cut off the corners, as shown in the picture:

1. 1. At the last stage we perform pasting. The joints are the sides and the inside. Place a shoe box in the center. Glue the beveled edges. Then apply glue or tape to the inside of the rim and secure the remaining layers of paper.

1. Cover the lid in the same way.

For beginners, it is better to take thick paper on which the folds are clearly visible. Having practiced, you will be able to cover boxes with fabric in the same way: velvet, satin, cotton.

Cover the box and lid with materials of different colors. Such gift wrapping will look brighter and more original.

Pasting with self-adhesive film

Self-adhesive is an excellent option for those who like “clean” work. You don't need glue or tape. All you need is a roll of self-adhesive paper and scissors.

Progress:

1. Place the shoe box in the center of a piece of sticky paper. Wrap it tightly. Bring the edges into the center to the full depth. Mark the required length and angles.
2. Cut out a rectangle.
3. Cut the corners to create a cross-shaped piece. Use the pieces to make corners for the box. Or immediately provide allowances that you will bend at the corners.
4. Now is the most important stage. To ensure that the self-adhesive lays flat, lift the protection at the edge and apply the adhesive layer to the inside of the box. Gradually remove the protection and smooth the film with a cloth. Move from the middle of the box to the outer side, the bottom. Cover the opposite side and the other 2 sides. If there are any bubbles, carefully prick them with a needle and smooth them out. Warm up the uneven areas with a hairdryer. The gift box will be perfect!

Try mirror, velvet or matte self-adhesive. They will give the gift box a chic, expensive look. Or you can use the option with a wood pattern to create the effect of a chest.

The best decor ideas with photos

Pasting and wrapping is only the first stage of work. Next you need to come up with a beautiful decor. For example:

• tie the box on 4 sides with ribbon and make a beautiful bow;
• glue the lace;
• make an applique;
• wrap the card with twine and pin it with a pin;
• tie flowers to the box.

There are many types of decor for gift boxes. A box with a contrasting and lush bow is considered a classic:

A relatively fresh and fashionable idea is to decorate a shoe box with fabric, lace and ribbons:

The fair sex will be delighted with a gift presented in a box decorated with flowers:

A simple and concise idea for decorating with Kraft wrapping paper:

Shoe boxes are very easy to transform into gift boxes. You don't need any special skills to do this. Using step-by-step instructions, you can easily bring any of the above ideas to life. And how nice it will be to receive a gift in a homemade package – unique and unusual!