How to Make an Envelope Gift Box

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How to Make an Envelope Gift Box – Perfect for Gift Giving & Happy Mail

If you love creating projects that are both beautiful and practical, you are going to adore this envelope gift box project! This little box is perfect for birthdays, thank you gifts, holidays, craft fairs, or simply sending a thoughtful surprise to someone special.

Today I’m sharing how to create a fun envelope gift box complete with a spot for a card and a coordinating pocket that can hold a tag, embellishments, a gift card, lottery ticket, cash, tea bag, photos, journaling cards — or anything else you’d like to tuck inside!

I’ve included a full video tutorial so you can easily follow along and create one yourself.

Why You’ll Love This Project

One of my favourite things about this project is how versatile it is. You can dress it up for any occasion and customize the contents depending on who you’re giving it to.

This project is:

• Great for using patterned paper from your stash
• Easy to customize for any season or occasion
• Perfect for gifting small items beautifully
• Fun for craft fairs and classes
• A creative alternative to a traditional card

The finished box feels extra special because it combines packaging, gifting, and handmade creativity all in one project.

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What Can You Put Inside?

The pocket inside the box is the perfect size for all kinds of little treasures. Here are a few ideas: gift cards; handmade tags; embellishments; tea bags; lottery tickets; photos; journaling cards; stickers or die cuts. You can even personalize the contents based on the recipient’s interests.

A Great Project for Using Your Supplies

This is also a fantastic stash-busting project. You can mix and match: patterned paper; scraps of leftover ribbon; tags from previous projects or extra embellishments. I love projects like this because they encourage creativity without needing a lot of new supplies.

Step-by-Step Envelope Punch Box Tutorial

Be sure to watch the full step-by-step video tutorial below so you can craft along with me and see exactly how the project comes together.

• Measuring and scoring
• Creating the box shape
• Adding the inner pocket
• Decorating the front
• Assembling everything together

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced paper crafter, this project comes together beautifully with just a little bit of scoring and folding.

Box Measurements

• Two-Tone Card Stock (Misty Moonlight): 11-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ and die cut 2nd largest Stylish Shapes circle
• Pattern Paper: Pattern 1 – 6″ x 6″ and 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ (both to be cut diagonally); Pattern 2 – 4″ x 2-1/2″ (pocket) and 1″ x 6″
• Coordinating Card Stock (Bubble Bath): 8-1/4″ x 6-1/8″
• Basic White: 2-3/4″ x 4″ (tag) and scraps for greetings

Card Measurements:

• Note Card & Envelope
• Pattern Paper: 2″ x 5-1/2″ (envelope flap); 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (3rd largest scallop blooms die)
• Coordinating Card Stock (Bubble Bath): 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ (2nd largest scallop blooms die)
• Basic White: scrap for greeting
• Embellishments & Twine

Make It Your Own

The possibilities with this envelope punch box are endless. Try creating: Christmas versions; birthday gift holders (like I did);  a wedding gift; baby shower gift; teacher appreciation treat or junk journal ephemera holders.

You can keep them elegant and simple or layer on all the embellishments for a more detailed look.

Final Thoughts

Projects like this envelope punch box are such a fun reminder that handmade gifts don’t have to be complicated to feel meaningful. A simple box filled with thoughtful little items can brighten someone’s day and make your paper crafting supplies go even further.

I hope this project inspires you to dig into your patterned paper, use up some scraps, and create something special to share.

If you make one, I’d love to see your version! Be sure to share your creations and let me know what fun items you tucked inside your pocket.

Until next time,

Supply List

Click on any of the images to shop my Canadian online store or to find out more information about any of these products. In addition to these items I also used the following: Magnets; We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board (retired but similar to this one); retired twine and a hole punch.