Gift boxes: features of choice

Gift packaging is of great importance. Even a small present can look attractive and original due to an unusual box. Many still underestimate its role. Remember, with what pleasure the children unfold the layers of paper to get to the desired gift. Therefore, we offer a closer look at the options for boxes. Taking note of the ideas proposed below, you can easily surprise relatives and loved ones on any holiday.

On the shelves of gift shops and flower shops you can find a large number of different gift boxes. They all look very pretty, but not every one is right for your gift. The most important parameter will be the style of design and size. It's okay if the package is a little larger than the size of the gift. Inside, it will be possible to put special decorative elements in the form of paper, foam balls or special long chips.

There are many different gift boxes. Some of them are more traditional, others have an unusual shape and design. But all of them can be divided into certain types. So, it will be easier for you to decide on the desired option when the question of choice arises.

This packaging option always looks very expensive and respectable. It is especially suitable for gift wrapping for men.Thanks to his brutal appearance, he will fully comply with the severe temper of a man who does not accept various bows and bright packaging.

In it, you can easily put the real "gentleman's set." Usually it includes expensive alcohol, perfume or other attributes. The box or box does not need to be further decorated. But the engraving will be very welcome. This will only emphasize the status of the gift.

It can be made independently or purchased in a specialized store. If you will do it yourself, make sure that it is a new cardboard (and not the one left from an unnecessary shoe box). There are several packaging options. You can just take the box, put a gift in it and tie it with an elegant ribbon. And you can additionally pack it in gift paper.

The latter option is good when the appearance of the box does not match your idea of ​​beauty. Now we are talking about a regular rectangular box, but it can have various shapes. It is enough to find the stencil you need, print and cut the workpiece on it. Usually collecting the box itself does not take much time and effort.

Such a romantic package is perfect in order to present a gift to a very close loved one. But do not think that it can only be your girlfriend (boyfriend) or spouse (husband). If the friends have a rather warm relationship, then they can arrange a present in this form. In addition, do not forget about the main women in our lives - these are our mothers.

It is precisely the shape of the heart that will help express her all our love and appreciation, because it is not so often that we tell them how they are dear to us and how we love them.

This is a very unusual form of box. It is ideal if you need to give a little surprise. The triangular box by its appearance resembles a piece of cake. But this impression can be strengthened by designing it accordingly.

If you already have a finished box, then it will need to be pasted over with printed drawings in the form of a piece of cake. If you purchased such ready-made packaging in the store, then you will not have to do anything else, because even a ribbon will be superfluous.

This is a great option that will suit many gift options. Flowers decorated in such a hat box will look especially original. Cupcakes and muffins can be placed in the lower round boxes. If you give a soft toy to a child or a girl, it will also comfortably fit in a round package of the appropriate size.

The round shape is interesting in itself, so it is not necessary to additionally decorate it. In most cases, it comes with a lid, so it is on it that you can knit a bow, which will be enough. You can also find craft options for round boxes on the market that look very elegant.

In addition to shape and color, the boxes may vary in theme. For example, packing a Christmas tree-shaped present will be very correct. But here it is not suitable for any other case. Therefore, the occasion on which the gift is presented is largely influenced by the choice of gift box.

Since childhood, we got used to the fact that New Year's sweets are packed in a special way. Usually it was a beautiful bag in which treasured sweets and chocolates were stored. Today, it is not necessary to resort to this trivial method. If you want to pack a small present, then cut out the appropriate stencil and assemble the box. It is not difficult to make it, namely:

1. first draw a cross on paper;
2. Next, you need to draw four Christmas trees; their foundations will be the lines of the cross.

Little fidgets especially like to unpack gifts. Therefore, it is possible to make multi-layer packaging, which will only enhance the feeling of a holiday and the anticipation of a gift. In addition, children's gifts can be decorated in the form of funny animals. This is completely uncomplicated. You just need to cut and paste the corresponding elements of the faces of bears, deer or kittens.

It is worth remembering that even babies have their own color preferences. So, the little princess will be much more pleasant to receive a beautiful box in delicate pink color. But the boys are better to arrange a gift in a blue, blue or green box.

In addition to the main public holidays, there are also highly specialized holiday dates, for example, the day of a medical worker or the day of a miner. It will be most appropriate to issue gifts in appropriate boxes in these cases.

On the day of the paramedic, you can choose a white box on which the traditional red cross will show off. But a gift to a miner can be packed in black lacquer paper, symbolizing coal. The gold ribbon will slightly smooth the impression and hint that coal is black gold.

This is one of the most beloved and anticipated holidays for every person. To please relatives and friends on this significant day for them is simply necessary. There is no single recipe for box design for this occasion. Everything will depend on the age, gender and temperament of the person presented.

In specialized stores, you can find a lot of options for gift boxes on this occasion. Some simply have an inscription in English or Russian language “Happy Birthday”, others are made in the form of a round cake. Think about which option will suit your birthday: cheerful and vibrant or more restrained and classic.

On this day, in addition to traditional valentines, it is customary to give small gifts. And although this holiday does not apply to the native Russian, but it took root well with us. The most popular gift box option for this occasion will, of course, be a heart shape. Since gifts for Valentine's Day give each other spouses or lovers.

But this is far from the only design option. An ordinary rectangular cardboard box is quite suitable here. To reflect the meaning of the holiday, you can decorate it with hearts and other elements.

Most often, students only present flowers to their teacher. But some parents want to thank teachers in a special way for their hard work and present gifts.

In this case, the box should be designed quite modestly, but the drawings and other elements should reflect the theme. And also in some families there is a tradition of giving gifts to a child, which helps him to perceive the beginning of the school year as something joyful and pleasant. In this case, you can make a gift in the form of a large pencil or stylize a box under a book, for example, a primer.

For such a special event, the gift should be special. Increasingly, the newlyweds themselves are asked to give them money, rather than specific items. This is justified, since a lot of money must be spent on the wedding. But if nevertheless you decide to give a gift to the newlyweds, then take care of its packaging.

The color for the box or wrapping paper is better to choose from light tones, because on this day everything should be associated with tenderness and innocence.An excellent decoration on the box will be two wedding rings or a couple of paper doves.

Sometimes, expensive items are already sold along with the packaging. This is a good watch, perfume or jewelry. In this case, you can optionally not buy another box. Brand packaging is fully justified. If you want to indicate that this is still a gift, tie a ribbon.

But we want to warn you. In such packages you can give only those things that were originally in it. You can’t take a beautiful box from a watch that was presented to you once and put completely different ones there (especially if they are much cheaper). This will be an unpleasant surprise for the gifted. No matter how beautiful the brand box is, it is intended only for a specific product.

The souvenir market has a huge selection of gift boxes. They can be huge and small, metal and plywood, black and bright pink. When choosing, one should proceed from several key factors, which are presented below.

• Gift size. It is logical that for a large gift you will need a large box, and for a golden ring or earrings - very small. Try to choose a box in size so that the gift does not hang in it.
• Occasion. We already wrote about the thematic packaging of the box. So, it is important that the design matches the upcoming occasion.
• By gender. For the weaker sex, more delicate and sophisticated gift box options are selected. For men, boxes engraved in wood, plywood or metal will do.
• Age. Children can choose a bright and cheerful box, but for an adult respectable man, this option is no longer suitable. And also do not make gifts to teens in a naive childish style, as they have already come out of this tender age.
• Decor. Any box can be transformed beyond recognition by applying the original design. If you want to emphasize the occasion on which the gift is presented, then decorate the box with the characteristic symbols of the holiday. Universal options are beautiful ribbons and bows.
• The form. Not only size matters, but also shape. For example, it is impractical to try to place a rectangular object (tablet, book, and so on) in a triangular or round box.

Making a box of paper with your own hands is not difficult at all. In order not to bore you with long stories about what shape you need to draw and cut out of cardboard or paper, just give a universal stencil. Following the instructions below, you can easily make a gift in a beautiful and original box. The main advantage will be that no one will definitely have such a package, and you will not spend additional funds on it. So, the manufacturing process includes the following steps:

1. save the stencil image to your computer (laptop, tablet, and so on);
2. scale it to the desired size;
3. print on plain paper;
4. transfer the stencil to thick cardboard and cut the workpiece;
5. already at this stage, you can glue the box with the necessary drawings or vivid images;
6. collect the box and glue it; let dry and you can use.

See how to make a gift box in the next video.

If the box itself is very bright and elegant, then it is not worth additionally decorating it. It is very easy to overdo it. If you think that it is not beautiful enough to present a gift, then use several ways to decorate.

• Bows and ribbons. This is the most traditional and easiest way to transform even the most ordinary box. It’s enough to tie a satin ribbon, as he will already play in a new way. In stores you can easily find large beautiful bows that are gathered in one motion.
• Themed decorations. We already wrote about them above.There are no special restrictions. The main condition is that the symbols used in the design, consistent with the theme of the holiday.
• Flowers These gentle plants are able to melt the heart of even the most cold-blooded beauty. So why not use them when decorating a gift box. They can be both live and artificial. The latter are presented in a large assortment in stores, but can also be homemade.
• Hearts. Such a romantic symbol is more suitable for decorating gifts for your beloved children, soulmate or mom. But do not decorate with hearts hearts boxes with gifts that you are going to give to a colleague or friend. This may be misinterpreted.
• Wrapping paper. Any box can be transformed in no time, just wrapping it with beautiful wrapping paper or film. It can be easily found in stores. It is attractive that you can select the desired size and pattern.

Many neglect gift wrapping, believing that the main thing is the present itself. But, you see, it is much more pleasant to receive a beautifully designed gift. This is especially appreciated by kids who have holidays and are associated with such magical elegant boxes.