The Put a Bow on It! Box is a simple rectangular gift box with a lid that works for just about any occasion. It includes a removable insert designed to hold three Ferrero Rocher candies, but the overall design is intentionally versatile so you can make it work for way more than
This box is easy to dress up or down depending on the paper and embellishments you use. It works great for Valentine’s Day treats, birthday favors, Christmas gifts, party favors, teacher gifts, or even small thank-you gifts. Swap out the paper, add a sentiment, or change the size and it feels like a completely different
Assemble the Box
This video walks through the full assembly of the box and lid, including how the insert fits inside. Once you’ve made one, it’s a really quick project to repeat for batches.
Edit the Insert for Different Treats
The insert is removable and fully customizable. If Ferrero Rocher isn’t what you’re gifting, you can easily resize or redesign the insert to hold other candies, small treats, or even non-food items. This video shows exactly how to edit the insert so it fits what you want to put inside the box.
Change the Size
You can also scale this box up or down to fit what you’re gifting. Make it smaller for party favors or larger for bulkier gifts — the overall design still works really well at different sizes. Just keep in mind that if you scale the box, you’ll want to resize or redesign the insert to
Use the Bow on Other Projects
The bow is its own separate piece, which makes it really handy. You can use it on other boxes, gift bags, cards, or even scrapbook projects without using the box at all. Cut it from patterned paper, glitter cardstock, or vinyl to get completely different looks from the same
What I Used
- Bearly Art glue (save 10% using my link)
- 12x12 Cardstock Shop cardstock
- Cutting
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