Sparkling Gift Box

crayola supplies

household supplies

Why

Give a generous gift in a gorgeous package! Create your own sparkling, personalized gift boxes with Crayola Color Explosion™ white paper.

Steps

  1. 1. This project uses three sheets of white Crayola Color Explosion™. For best results, follow the directions for using your Crayola Cutter. From the back of one sheet, cut it in half vertically to get two long pieces to form your box. Fold each piece in half horizontally. If you like, make cutouts in the sides, such as little windows, snowflakes, or other designs. Only the Cutter makes clean interior cuts!
  2. 2. Turn the paper over. Decorate the sides of the gift box with Color Explosion Markers and the black outline marker. Attach the two pieces along their short edges with Crayola School Glue to form a gift box.
  3. 3. Cut a square from another sheet of Color Explosion™ paper to fit the box bottom. Save the extra pieces. Glue the bottom in place.
  4. 4. Fold the third sheet of Color Explosion™ in half for the roof, which sits loosely on top of the box. Cut two triangles for the areas under the roof. Decorate the pieces and attach them with glue.
  5. 5. Highlight the gift box in glittery accents with Crayola Glitter Glue. Air-dry the glue.
  6. 6. Add sweet touches by cutting out and decorating festive shapes such as candy canes or menorahs. Attach them with self-stick dots to the outside of the gift for a 3-D effect! Punch holes and tie colorful ribbon. Fill the box with tissue paper and then place your present inside. What a special presentation you can make!

When & Where

"My kids made this gift box for Santa to take his cookies back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve! "
- Karen P., mother of 6- and 7-year-olds.

"Our students make personalized gift boxes for their teachers’ end-of-year presents to show them how much they’re appreciated. These are keepsakes!"
- Melinda B., after-school art leader.

Interesting Info

Printed, decorated gift wrap was not produced until the 1890s. Before that, gifts were given in simple tissue paper or heavy brown bags.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

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