The intrinsic value of any gift is not counted by the gift itself but is measured by the effort that is put in to buy or to make that present. This is a kind of debt that never demands repayment, but it is in human nature to give one back if received. It is one of the most important traits of a human being to give gifts to strengthen the bond and relationship between two individuals or even a group. Gifts are always given out of love. The love between friends, between families and also between the sole partners. The gift is an image of the apparent value of the relationship, and thus, people are always eager to return one too if received.
Although the present that is to be placed inside the box is bought, it is the box that is going to show your efforts and love. Because the time taken out for friends, families, and lovers is the only time in life that counts the most. This particular section is all about how to make gift boxes. Again, the gifts that are made always get more appraisal from the ones that are bought. It is always the effort that is put in, and it does count more than just buying it from the gift shops.
The DIY Exploding Box
An exploding box is a kind of box that looks plain from the outside, but once the lid is removed, it explodes into something that you really will want to give your loved ones.
These are some easy steps to make one of the exploding boxes:
- Get a sheet of double-sided Bristol board paper.
- Cut it into two squares measuring 30*30 centimeters or 12*12 inches.
- Make sure the size of the squares is in multiples of three, so it becomes easy to divide.
- Run the back of your scissors to make an impression along with the sheet where the marks of the squares are made.
- Do the same thing on the other side too.
- You will end up with a nine-square grid.
- Fold along the lines that you have scored.
- Run the back of your scissors diagonally in the four squares that are in the corners.
- Fold again, along with the dents of all four squares.
- After folding you will get a squared box.
- Open it up, draw heart shapes on the side corners. Make sure half of the heart is in one half of the diagonal line.
- Cute the hearts and by the use of the remaining sheet, cut more hearts in order for them to be all the same.
- Grab another Bristol sheet, repeat the same to divide into nine squares.
- Instead of making the four corner squares, cut out small flaps and throw away the extra sheet.
- Fold along with the flaps and this will eventually give you the shape of a box.
- Glue them all together, and this will give you the lid.
Now when you have a squared lid box and another square that was not glued, put in whatever you want to in the first square and design it with colors and graphics of your choice. When you put on the lid, and the person receiving it will remove it, all of the flaps and the gift inside will explode. You have your exploding box!
What Else?
Following the above-described way, you can even make a simple box with lids on it; just some improvisation is needed in order to make the kind of boxes that you want.
Making the boxes is one thing, there is another simpler way you can opt-out if you have less time and if you need a perfect box to put in the gift. Custom Gift Boxes can be ordered to your homes via the internet; there are thousands of vendors who are expert in customizing your favorite gift boxes.
Also, there are a number of retail gift shops who keep these customized boxes as the customers always want something special to give their offering in. There is no doubt in the fact that it is beneficial for the businesses, but it is as favorable to the customers too. It can be used for more than one time. If you receive a gift box from someone special, you probably will not give it to anyone else. But if you get loads of gifts from various people, you can definitely use some of those custom boxes to another person when giving a present or offering something.
Finishing off with the point that it is cheaper but more thoughtful to create your own presentation box as it shows that a person is affiliated with the other one through emotions and feelings. Moreover, the customized ones are also a good option if you want your gift to look perfect.
