Ever wondered how to make your own gift boxes? If store-bought gift boxes just aren’t doing it for you, try making one of these DIY gift boxes instead using these simple tutorials. From easy origami boxes to milk carton style boxes, free printable templates and pillow boxes there’s something here to suit any gift giving occasion.

DIY printable miniature shoe boxes for dollhouses

I needed some cardboard boxes for a project I'm working on. I wanted REAL cardboard boxes, like the ones you can get at UHaul. Unfortunately, they don't sell miniature boxes. They do post the sizes of their boxes on their website. I looked around for a pattern and found one at Ehow.com for making real size boxes. It looked a bit complicated, at least for me, until I tried it. Here's what I came up with. There is an error in my pattern. Do you see it? The height of the box should be 2 inches…

Sadly, not all crafting ideas result in something stunning every single time.

These little gift boxes are super simple to make, but make a dramatic statement!! They're perfect for those makers, like me, who run online shops and want to add a little extra pizzazz to their packaging, or just makers who like to make gifts for their friends and loved ones!!