Gift wrapping is a simple matter, and today you will see this. You can make an original gift box from a shoe box in less than half an hour. We will look at 3 different techniques and give a photo 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 roomy. You only need to decorate the outside. For this, different materials are used:
- wallpaper;
- wrapping paper;
- self-adhesive film;
- the cloth.
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, piece of wallpaper);
- scissors;
- narrow tape.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Unroll the paper on the table. Put a gift box on it.
- You should cut the paper so that the sidewall is completely closed on one side and ⅔ on the other. The box should be wrapped completely along the length of the paper, plus a margin of 3-4 cm.
- Turn the box upside down, squeeze the paper as tightly as possible and glue it with tape. So the seam will be down.
- Now press the paper against the sidewall, moving from top to bottom. Smooth it and fix it with tape.
- Grasp the side tabs and fold them into a triangle (as on envelopes). Glue tape to the box. Also tuck the corners of the lower part, and then glue it to the center.
- Do the same from the other side.
The main secret of this technique is wrapping tension. To make the gift wrapping beautiful, the paper should not hang out, but tightly fit the box.
Paper pasting
A pasted box is undoubtedly more practical to use as a gift. To open it, you do not have to tear the paper and violate the decor. Many subsequently use gift boxes to store things. Throwing such beauty is simply a pity!
For pasting you will need the following materials:
- wrapping paper or wallpaper;
- double-sided tape or glue (PVA for paper, "Titan" for vinyl wallpaper);
- scissors;
- pencil.
Step-by-step instruction:
- The first step is to take measurements. Wrap the box as tightly as possible with paper on all sides. Iron all corners. Bend the edges in the middle by 5-10 cm and mark with a pencil.
- Now you need to cut the rectangle along the lines marked with a pencil. Do not smooth the paper. Cut along the sides and cut the corners as shown in the picture:
- At the last stage, we paste. The joints are the sidewalls and the inside. Put the shoebox in the center. Glue the beveled edges. Then apply glue or stick tape on the rim from the inside and fix the remaining layers of paper.
- Glue the cover in the same way.
For beginners it is better to take thick paper, on which the folds are clearly visible. Having trained, it will be possible to fit the boxes in the same way with a cloth: velvet, satin, cotton.
Glue the box and lid with different colored materials. Such gift wrapping will look brighter and more original.
Pasting by a self-adhesive film
Self-adhesive is a great option for fans of "clean" work. You do not need glue, adhesive tape. All you need is a roll of self-adhesive paper and scissors.
Working process:
- Place the shoe box in the center of the sheet of self-adhesive paper. Wrap it tightly. Bring the edges to the center to the full depth. Mark the required length and angles.
- Cut a rectangle.
- Cut corners to make a cross-shaped workpiece. From the corners, make corners for the box. Or immediately consider allowances that are bent at the corners.
- Now the most crucial stage. To make the self-adhesive lay evenly, pry off the protection at the edge and apply an adhesive layer to the inside of the box. Remove the protection gradually and use a cloth to smooth out the film. Move from the middle of the box to the outer side, bottom. Paste the opposite side and 2 other sides. If there are bubbles, gently pierce them with a needle and smooth. Irregularities should be heated 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. And you can use the option with a drawing under the tree to create the effect of a chest.
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 a box on 4 sides with a ribbon and make a beautiful bow;
- stick lace;
- make an application;
- wrap with twine and pin a postcard with a pin;
- tie flowers to a box.
There are many types of decor gift boxes. A box with a contrasting and magnificent bow is considered a classic:
A relatively fresh and fashionable idea is to decorate a shoe box with a cloth, lace and ribbons:
The fair sex will be delighted with the gift presented in the box, which is decorated with flowers:
A simple and concise idea of decorating Kraft wrapping paper:
Shoe boxes are very easy to transform into gift boxes. You do not need to have special skills for 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 handmade package - unique and unusual!