These little boxes are incredible for gift cards and other small-sized gifts. If you are a scrapbooker, you’ve probably already got all the supplies you need on hand. You only need 4 double-sided sheets of 12″x12″ cardstock or heavy scrapbooking paper, various adhesives, embellishments, etc.  You will need ribbon for the finishing touch and some great photos.

I love the idea of this box being a mini-scrapbook, too! On each of those flaps, there is enough room to put a cropped photo, die-cut, favorite quote, or ticket stub. You could really go crazy and make this as elaborate as you like, or keep it simple and let the paper speak for itself. Some beautiful coordinating designer paper would make a great box to put a couple of tickets or a restaurant gift card in. What else could you put it one of these boxes? A handful of candy, a beaded bracelet, a tube of lip gloss, a pair of earrings, an iPod, a new car key, theater tickets, air popped popcorn with a movie gift card inside, the list goes on…

A more masculine looking box would be great for Dad’s desk at work, filled with photos of his family. Kids love these, too, filled with Pokemon cards, small action figures, candy, gift cards, and more!

Get out your imagination and use it! The following links should inspire and instruct you on how to make one of these great boxes! At the very least, make a simple one and use it as a card! It’s fun and addictive!

Photo courtesy (Creative Commons) of the Polished to Perfection blog