5-Sided Box

Use our free template to create a 5 sided gift box.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Decide on the colour card for your box. Use the template to cut out five of the template pieces.
   
   NOTE:
   The template is provided in imperial and metric measurements here. Please click on the image to open it in a larger size for download.

   

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3. Step 2

   Score the dotted lines where shown.

   

4. Step 3

   Glue the five template pieces together as shown, with each tab to the back side of the next piece.

   

5. Step 4

   Draw around your box and cut within the lines to make your base. Glue to the base of the box and trim if necessary.

   

6. Step 5

   Cut out five rectangles of coordinating cardstock for layering panels. These will measure 7.5 x 9.5cms or 2 3/4” x 3 3/4”.
   
   If using the svg template, cut to 2 1/4" x 3".

   

7. Layer the above panels with patterned paper measuring 7 x 9cms or 2 1/2” x 3 1/2”. If using the svg template, cut to 2" x 2 3/4". Glue the patterned paper to the cardstock and then add the panels to each of the sides of the box.

   

8. Step 6 (Optional)

   Die cut or punch a starburst or other shape for the top of the box, adding patterned paper if you wish.

   

9. Step 7

   Embellish the box as desired. For the sample six layered daisies were shaped and added to the sides and top.

   

10. Step 8

    Complete the project.

    

Video!

Your Turn

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