DIY gift box: 5 dieline templates
Candy, pillow, pyramid, gable and hexagon – five shapes that turn a souvenir into a gift. What each one suits, plus dielines to any size.
Handmade soap, a candle, jewellery, a tea set, a corporate souvenir. The product itself may be inexpensive, but in an interesting box people buy it as a gift – and pay more.
Ready-made templates online come in one size and often do not match your product. In the generator you can build a dieline to your own dimensions, see it in 3D and download a file for a print shop or a plotter.
- Gift shapes are cut on a plotter even in tiny runs – from ten pieces.
- Most of them fold with no glue or with a single glued seam.
- Board 250–350 gsm: thinner does not hold its shape, thicker cracks on the folds.
ChoiceFive shapes and what they are for
| Shape | For | How it closes | Dieline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy box | Sweets, Christmas and children’s sets | The ends are tied with ribbon | open |
| Pillow box | Jewellery, cosmetics, gift vouchers | Curved flaps, no glue on the ends | open |
| Pyramid | Wedding favours, tea, candles | Ribbon through holes at the top | open |
| Gable box with handle | Pastry, sets, children’s gifts | The roof folds, the handles meet | open |
| Hexagonal box | Sweets, candles, tea | Lid with tabs | open |
Shape 1Candy box
A long box whose ends are gathered and tied with ribbon – the result is a big “sweet”. A favourite for Christmas gifts, children’s parties and corporate sets.
The dieline has diamond-shaped cut-outs on both sides: they let the board squeeze into a “neck”. The larger the cross-section of the box, the fuller the “tails”.
Shape 2Pillow box
A flat box with curved ends. It is made from one sheet, glued along one seam, and the ends close by themselves. Ideal for small items: earrings, scarves, vouchers, cosmetic samples.
An important parameter is the thickness of the “pillow”: it must be less than 60 % of the width, or the flaps will not meet. The generator warns you if the dimensions do not work.
Shape 3Pyramid box
A square or rectangular base and four triangular sides that meet at the top. It closes with a ribbon threaded through holes at the tips. Often used as a wedding favour box.
Shape 4Gable box with handle
A box with a pitched “roof” and handles on top. Handy when the gift is carried by hand: a set of pastries, a lunch, a child’s present. The sides have plenty of room for a logo.
Shape 5Hexagonal box
Six sides and a hexagonal lid. It looks unusual on a shelf and suits round products: candles, jars, tea.
How-toHow to get a template to your size
- Open the generatorBox dieline generator – the “Gift boxes” group.
- Choose a shape and enter the dimensionsOr the product dimensions – the tool adds clearance.
- Check it in 3DRotate the box and change the proportions if needed.
- Download the fileSVG or DXF for a plotter, PDF for a print shop or for printing at home.
- Cut a test sampleFrom the same board the run will be made of.
TipsHow to make the box look expensive
- One brand colourColoured designer board with no printing plus a sticker with the logo.
- Matching ribbonSatin or cotton, in the brand colour.
- Foil or embossingA logo in foil or blind embossing gives a premium look even on a simple shape.
- FillerPaper shred or tissue: the product does not rattle, and unboxing becomes an event.
- TagA small tag with the name and Instagram on the ribbon.
HonestlyThe tool gives you the drawing. We design the packaging
The generator builds the shape to your dimensions: cut and crease lines, bleed, and files for the print shop. It is a standard construction – a manufacturer may adjust it to their equipment, and a test sample is a must before a print run.
The template gives the shape; the design makes it a gift: colour, logo, tag, ribbon. We design packaging in your brand style: write to us and send the dieline from the tool.
Gift packaging is bought with the eyes. Photograph the test sample on your phone: if it looks good in the photo, you can start the run.
FAQFAQ
Where can I get a free gift box template?
In the BOMBA DESIGN generator: five gift shapes to your dimensions, PDF, SVG, EPS and DXF files.
Which board is right for a gift box?
Designer or coated board, 250–350 gsm.
Can I cut a box without a plotter?
Yes. Print the PDF at 100 % scale, cut along the solid lines with a knife and score the folds along the dashed lines.
Is glue needed?
The pillow and hexagonal boxes need one seam. The pyramid and candy box are held by ribbon, the gable box by its tabs.
What is the minimum run?
On a plotter – from one piece. At a print shop with die cutting – usually from a few hundred.
How do I add a logo to a small run?
With a sticker, a stamp or embossing: it is cheaper than printing.
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