Christmas Papercraft · Gift Card Holders · Papercraft Projects

Poinsettia Teapot Gift Card Holder

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If you’ve ever struggled to know what to buy someone as a gift, you will have undoubtedly opted for a gift card at some point. But how can you turn that gift into something fun and memorable? By making your very own unique gift card holder, of course!

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a vintage cream teapot with a dark red handle and spout. It is decorated with red and green paper poinsettias on the front.

Disguised as a vintage teapot, this stunning poinsettia gift card holder is designed to hold a standard credit card sized gift card, and can also be used for home decor!

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a vintage cream teapot with a dark red handle and spout. It is holding a Hobbycraft gift card in the back.

The template for this gift card holder comes as a single SVG cut file, and can be found in my Etsy shop.

To make one, you will need:

* Poinsettia Teapot Gift Card Holder template (available as an SVG cut file)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Double-sided cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Craft glue

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the gift card holder, and be sure to follow the tips below:

TIP 1 : When attaching the green leaf pieces, carefully line up the base so that it’s just up from the teapot base.

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a vintage cream teapot with a dark red handle and spout. It is decorated with red and green paper poinsettias on the front.

TIP 2 : Gently curl the red poinsettia leaves upwards, then offset the layers like this to give them added dimension.

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a vintage cream teapot with a dark red handle and spout. It is decorated with red and green paper poinsettias on the front.

TIP 3 : When attaching the back piece, only apply glue to the top part (the lid and rim section).

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a vintage cream teapot with a dark red handle and spout. It is decorated with red and green paper poinsettias on the front.

TIP 4 : Fold the base tab in half and apply glue to the last part only so that it attaches to the base of the teapot piece.

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a vintage cream teapot with a dark red handle and spout. It is decorated with red and green paper poinsettias on the front.

Once assembled, your little poinsettia teapot gift card holder is ready to go and, because it folds flat, it can easily be popped into an envelope for posting!

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a vintage cream teapot with a dark red handle and spout. It is decorated with red and green paper poinsettias on the front.

When opened up, it becomes freestanding, and will even rock, making it perfect for Christmas cards, Mother’s day, birthday greetings or as a unique housewarming gift!

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a vintage cream teapot with a dark red handle and spout. It is decorated with red and green paper poinsettias on the front.

Happy crafting!
Suzanne

3D Papercraft Projects · Christmas Papercraft · Favour Boxes

Papercraft Christmas Tree Favour Box

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This stunning little Christmas tree favour box is so easy to assemble and will hold a surprising amount of sweets or small treats!🎄

A papercraft Christmas tree favour box with a gold star topper. Perfect for filling with sweets or small treats.

Perfect for Christmas parties and table favours, you can find the template for this box in my Etsy shop, available as both SVG and PDF.

Two papercraft Christmas tree favour boxes, one light green and one dark green, with gold star toppers. Perfect for filling with sweets or small treats.

To make one, you will need:

* Christmas Tree Box template (PDF and SVG available)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF templates and instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Double-sided or patterned cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Thinner card for the star and baubles (160-200gsm 60-80lb recommended)
* Craft glue / double-sided tape
* Embellishments (optional)

If you are not using a cutting machine you will also need:

* Craft knife / scissors
* Scoring tool
* Ruler

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the box, and be sure to follow the tips below:

TIP 1 : Glue the tree pieces together in pairs first, then glue the two pairs together. This makes it easier to line them up.

Two papercraft Christmas tree favour boxes. Perfect for filling with sweets or small treats.

TIP 2 : Instead of adding separate decorations to plain cardstock, try using patterned cardstock for the tree and adding a shiny gold star on the top!

Two papercraft Christmas tree favour boxes. Perfect for filling with sweets or small treats.

TIP 3 : Try adding some sparkly gems to the tree or some half pearls, like on this super shiny gold mirror card version!

Two papercraft Christmas tree favour boxes. Perfect for filling with sweets or small treats.

However you choose to decorate your little Christmas tree boxes, have fun with them and experiment with different materials. Just like I did with this miniature candy cane that I made from baker’s twine! 

Two papercraft Christmas tree favour boxes. Perfect for filling with sweets or small treats.
Four papercraft Christmas tree favour boxes, one light green, one dark green, one white and one gold, all with gold star toppers. Perfect for filling with sweets or small treats.

What will you fill your little Christmas tree boxes with? Let me know in the comments below!

Four papercraft Christmas tree favour boxes, one light green, one dark green, one white and one gold, all with gold star toppers. Perfect for filling with sweets or small treats.

Happy crafting!
Suzanne 🎄

3D Papercraft Projects · Christmas Papercraft · Favour Boxes · Papercraft Projects · wedding favour boxes

Double Bow Favour Box Template

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This adorable cube favour box has a double bow detail on the lid, and is perfect for wedding favours, bridal showers, Christmas gifts and so much more!

Two cube favour boxes made from shiny gold card, finished with a white paper ribbon and a white double bow on top.

Easy to assemble, the template for this box is available through my Etsy shop as an SVG cut file, as well as a PDF if you prefer to cut out by hand.

A cube favour box made from shiny gold card, finished with a white paper ribbon and a white double bow on top.

To make one, you will need:

* Double Bow Box template (PDF and SVG available)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF templates and instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Patterned or coloured cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Thinner card for the ribbon and bows (160-200gsm / 60-80lb recommended)
* Craft glue / double-sided tape

If you are not using a cutting machine you will also need:

* Craft knife / scissors
* Scoring tool
* Ruler

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the box:

These boxes can be made for any occasion, and here is a super cute Christmas version, which I made using sparkly gold paper for the ribbon and bows.

A cube favour box made from patterned card, finished with a gold paper ribbon and a gold double bow on top.

The gold mirror card on this one looks so elegant teamed with its white textured ribbon and bows.

A cube favour box made from shiny gold card, finished with a white paper ribbon and a white double bow on top.
Three cube favour boxes made from shiny gold card, finished with a white paper ribbon and a white double bow on top.

A set of these cube favour boxes would look amazing on any Christmas table, filled with little treats!

Three cube favour boxes made from shiny gold card, finished with a white paper ribbon and a white double bow on top.

Happy crafting
Suzanne

Papercraft Projects · Small Business · Upcycling Projects

NEW Handmade Etsy Shop 🎉

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I am super excited to share that I have opened a brand NEW Etsy shop called Esselle Crafts Makes!

Continuing my lifelong passion for papercraft and upcycling, I am making good use of any scrap paper materials that I find and turning them into beautiful, upcycled art ♻️

Some of my zero waste, eco-friendly greeting cards are already in the shop, including these that I made out of old wall calendars.

Three square greeting cards made from upcycled wall calendars. Two of them feature bees and butterflies and the other one features capybaras.

I also have several greeting cards featuring colourful mosaic designs. I originally made each of the mosaics out of upcycled cardboard packaging, then scanned them and had them printed onto high quality 300gsm card.

A square greeting card with a green mosaic heart design on the front made from small pieces of upcycled paper packaging.

All of my cards come complete with a recycled brown kraft envelope, but these cards also make great gifts for home decor. Framing the card and displaying it instantly turns it into a unique piece of art 💚

A square greeting card with a green mosaic heart design on the front made from small pieces of upcycled paper packaging. The card is displayed in a square frame on a shelf.

Speaking of art, I have also been busy making my own recycled Kraft card frames for my original mosaics! They are super lightweight, weighing just 50g, so they can easily be propped up on a shelf or fixed to the wall using a poster strip or an adhesive hook.

A red mosaic heart design made from small pieces of upcycled paper packaging, framed in a square brown kraft card frame.

My upcycled mosaic art looks amazing displayed like this 🥰 I can also customise them with any short word, name or initial that you would like to have across it (up to 5 characters). Here are some examples:

A pink mosaic heart design made from small pieces of upcycled paper packaging, framed in a square brown kraft card frame. The word MUM is displayed across the middle in white capital letters.
A rainbow mosaic heart design made from small pieces of upcycled paper packaging, framed in a square brown kraft card frame. The word PRIDE is displayed across the middle in white capital letters.

They make great personalised gifts for Valentine’s day, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, or to celebrate Pride month or Earth Day 🌍

A red mosaic heart design made from small pieces of upcycled paper packaging, framed in a square brown kraft card frame. The word RUBY is displayed across the middle in white capital letters.

My aim is to continue creating unique art from any packaging or paper materials that I find so that nothing goes to waste – even the tiniest scrap of card can’t escape me!

I’ll also be making good use of my own papercraft templates to make some beautiful, upcycled gift packaging! ♻️

Don’t forget to check out my NEW Etsy shop!

Three square greeting cards made from upcycled wall calendars handmade by Esselle Crafts. Also two mosaic heart designs made from small pieces of upcycled paper packaging, framed in a square brown kraft card frame.

Happy upcycling! ♻️
Suzanne

Papercraft Projects · Upcycling Projects

Handmade Upcycled Greeting Cards

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Welcome to another fabulous upcycling project! ♻️ This time, I’ll be showing you how I turn used wall calendars into these stunning greeting cards!

Three handmade nature greeting cards made from upcycled wall calendar images.

Some of these cards are currently available in my NEW Etsy shop and come complete with a recycled brown Kraft envelope.

A handmade butterflies and bees greeting card made from upcycled wall calendar images.

To make one of these cards, you will need:

* used wall calendar
* square greeting card blank measuring approximately 15cm x 15cm / 6″ x 6″ 
* square metal die measuring approximately 4cm x 4cm / 1.5″ x 1.5″
* die cutting machine
* sticky note
* pencil
* ruler
* eraser
* craft glue
* brayer

If you are not using a metal die, you can make a simple template by cutting a 4cm / 1.5″ square of card.

Watch my video tutorial showing how to make the greeting cards, and be sure to follow the tips below.

TIP 1 : Cut around the photos on the back of the calendar carefully, making sure that you leave a small border.

Upcycled wall calendar greeting cards

TIP 2 : Use a sticky note to hold the metal die in place. This is so that the glossy surface of the photos doesn’t pick up any scratches from the cutting plates.

Upcycled wall calendar greeting cards

TIP 3 : Arrange the photos in a 3 x 3 formation so that they look balanced. I like to put similar colours on opposite sides and, if there are animals, I like to face them inwards towards the centre.

Upcycled wall calendar greeting cards

TIP 4 : Lightly draw two diagonal lines with a pencil from corner to corner to find the centre of the card. After gluing the first photo in place, any visible lines can then be rubbed out.

Upcycled wall calendar greeting cards

TIP 5: Leave a gap of approximately 0.5cm / 0.2″ between each square.

Upcycled wall calendar greeting cards
A handmade butterflies and bees greeting card made from upcycled wall calendar images.

Very often, the front and back covers of a wall calendar are printed on glossy card, which gives the greeting cards a lovely, shiny, professional finish!

Don’t forget to check out my NEW Etsy shop for these cards and other upcycled gifts!

How to make upcycled greeting cards from used wall calendars

Happy upcycling! ♻️
Suzanne

3D Papercraft Projects · Gift Card Holders · Papercraft Projects

Beach Hut Gift Card Holder

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If you’ve ever struggled to know what to buy someone as a gift, you will have undoubtedly opted for a gift card at some point. But how can you turn that gift into something fun and memorable? By making your very own personalised gift card holder, of course! 🎁

Three papercraft gift card holders in the style of beach huts, each decorated with blue and white stripes, a red and white lifebuoy and colourful paper bunting.

Disguised as a classic beach hut, this interactive gift card holder is super easy to assemble, and will bring an element of surprise to your gift recipient! 🎁

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a beach hut, decorated with blue and white stripes, a red and white lifebuoy and colourful paper bunting.

The templates for this gift card holder come as SVG cut files, and can be found in my Etsy shop.

Three papercraft gift card holders in the style of beach huts, each decorated with blue and white stripes, a red and white lifebuoy and colourful paper bunting.

To make one, you will need:

* Beach Hut Gift Card Holder template (available as an SVG cut file)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Double-sided cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Craft glue / double-sided tape

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the gift card holder, and be sure to follow the tips below:

TIP 1 : To make sure the white stripes are evenly spaced, use a spare stripe in between.

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a beach hut, decorated with blue and white stripes.

TIP 2 : When attaching the two roof pieces to the insert, make sure they are lined up neatly along the top edges (front and back).

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a beach hut, decorated with blue and white stripes.

TIP 3 : If you wish to decorate your beach hut with bunting, start with one in the centre (just below the top of the main piece), then arrange the others, three on each side. Use some small scraps of cardstock or foam pads to give added dimension.

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a beach hut, decorated with blue and white stripes, a red and white lifebuoy and colourful paper bunting.

TIP 4 : If you wish to personalise your beach hut with a letter, there is a BONUS set of capital letters included in the download!

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a beach hut, decorated with a red and white lifebuoy, colourful paper bunting and personalised with a letter B on the door.

Once assembled, your little beach hut gift card holder is ready to go and, because it’s fairly flat, it can easily be popped into an envelope for posting! ✉️📮

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a beach hut, decorated with blue and white stripes, a red and white lifebuoy and colourful paper bunting.

You might also like to team it up with some printable beach hut favour boxes for a cool coordinating gift 💙

Three colourful papercraft gift boxes in the style of beach huts, each decorated with white stripes and a grey anchor on the door.

Perfect for beach-themed parties or summer holiday gifts! 💙🎁

A papercraft gift card holder in the style of a beach hut, decorated with blue and white stripes, a red and white lifebuoy and colourful paper bunting.

Happy crafting!
Suzanne

3D Papercraft Projects · Favour Boxes · Papercraft Projects · wedding favour boxes

Flower Treat Box Papercraft Template

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Similar in design to my hexagonal Flower Favour Box this pretty, square-based Flower Treat Box is super easy to make, and can be filled with sweets or small treats!

Two papercraft favour boxes in the style of a flower made from lavender paper and closed with a satin ribbon

Perfect for birthday parties, Mother’s Day gifts, wedding favours and so much more, the template for this box is available through my Etsy shop as an SVG cut file, as well as a PDF if you prefer to cut out by hand.

Two papercraft favour boxes in the style of a flower made from lavender paper and closed with a satin ribbon

To make one, you will need:

* Flower Treat Box template (SVG and PDF available)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF template and instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Double sided, patterned cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Craft glue / double-sided tape
* Ribbon

If you are not using a cutting machine, you will also need:

* Craft knife / scissors
* Scoring tool
* Ruler

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the box and be sure to follow the tips below:

TIP 1 : Make sure that the base is lined up carefully against the score lines. Adding the extra square piece to the inside of the box will hide the tabs and strengthen the base.

A papercraft favour box in the style of a flower made from lavender paper and closed with a satin ribbon

TIP 2 : The petals need to be pinched carefully at the top half only (following the score lines).

A papercraft favour box in the style of a flower made from lavender paper and closed with a satin ribbon

TIP 3 : When tying the box up for the first time, pull the ribbon gently to allow all of the petals to meet neatly in the centre

A papercraft favour box in the style of a flower made from lavender paper and closed with a satin ribbon

These are such useful little boxes for gifting small treats, so I hope that you are now inspired to create your own pretty flower treat boxes!

Two papercraft favour boxes in the style of a flower made from lavender paper and closed with a satin ribbon

Happy crafting 🌸
Suzanne

3D Papercraft Projects · Favour Boxes · Papercraft Projects · wedding favour boxes

Mr & Mrs Wedding Treat Box

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This impressive Mr & Mrs treat box is the perfect way to add a little handmade happiness to your wedding gift giving.

Mr and Mrs papercraft treat box svg template for wedding gift giving

Designed with simplicity and creativity in mind, it can be filled with chocolate hearts, sweets, small gifts or thoughtful surprises for the bride and groom, and can even be personalised with the date of the wedding!

Mr and Mrs papercraft treat box svg template for wedding gift giving

The templates for this heartfelt box come as SVG cut files, as well as printable PDFs if you prefer to cut out by hand.

Mr and Mrs papercraft treat box svg template for wedding gift giving

To make one, you will need:

* Mr & Mrs Treat Box template (available as SVG cut files and printable PDFs)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF templates and instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Double-sided cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Craft glue / double-sided tape

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the treat box, and be sure to follow the tips below:

TIP 1 : After gluing the backs of the letters, slide the two top pieces together, so that the words Mr & Mrs line up perfectly.

Mr and Mrs papercraft treat box svg template for wedding gift giving

TIP 2 : Glue the individual letters on before gluing the finished top piece to the top of the box, so that you can lay it flat.

Mr and Mrs papercraft treat box svg template for wedding gift giving

TIP 3 : Personalise the box with the date of the wedding using the three little hearts and the numbers supplied. Alternatively, you could keep the hearts plain, or stamp initials / numbers onto them.

Mr and Mrs papercraft treat box svg template for wedding gift giving

Whether you’re crafting for family or friends, this little treat box comes together quickly and easily – perfect for wedding favours or an anniversary keepsake!

Mr and Mrs papercraft treat box svg template for wedding gift giving

Happy crafting!
Suzanne

3D Papercraft Projects · Favour Boxes · Gift Card Holders · Papercraft Projects · Valentine's Day · wedding favour boxes

LOVE Treat Box Template

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This impressive LOVE treat box is the perfect way to add a little handmade happiness to your gift giving.

A red papercraft treat box for Valentine's day with the word LOVE on the top and decorated with paper hearts

Designed with simplicity and creativity in mind, it can be filled with chocolate hearts, sweets, small gifts or thoughtful surprises for the people you love most ❤️

A red papercraft treat box for Valentine's day with the word LOVE on the top and decorated with paper hearts

The templates for this heartfelt box come as SVG cut files, as well as printable PDFs if you prefer to cut out by hand.

A red papercraft treat box for Valentine's day with the word LOVE on the top and decorated with paper hearts

To make one, you will need:

* LOVE Treat Box template (available as SVG cut files and printable PDFs)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF templates and instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Double-sided cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Acetate or vellum for the window
* Craft glue / double-sided tape

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the treat box, and be sure to follow the tips below:

TIP 1 : If you are using acetate for the window piece, use double-sided tape or red-liner tape to attach it securely to the inside of the box.

A red papercraft treat box for Valentine's day

TIP 2 : After gluing the backs of the letters, slide the two top pieces together, so that the word LOVE lines up perfectly.

A red papercraft treat box for Valentine's day

TIP 3 : Glue the individual letters on before gluing the finished top piece to the top of the box.

A red papercraft treat box for Valentine's day with the word LOVE on the top

TIP 4 : You have the option to decorate the front of your box with two little paper hearts, either keeping them plain or stamping initials onto them. You could also stamp XO, or simply leave the box with just the central heart border in place.

A red papercraft treat box for Valentine's day with the word LOVE on the top and decorated with paper hearts

Whether you’re crafting for family or friends, this little treat box comes together quickly and easily – perfect for Valentine’s Day or wedding favours! ❤️

A red papercraft treat box for Valentine's day with the word LOVE on the top and decorated with paper hearts

Happy crafting!
Suzanne ❤️

3D Papercraft Projects · Christmas Papercraft · Gift Card Holders · Papercraft Projects

Christmas Stocking Gift Card Holder

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If you’ve ever struggled to know what to buy someone as a gift, you will have undoubtedly opted for a gift card at some point. But how can you turn that gift into something fun and memorable? By making your very own personalised gift card holder, of course! 🎁

Four festive paper craft gift card holders in the shape of Christmas stockings decorated with snowflakes and bows

Disguised as a Christmas stocking, this interactive gift card holder is super easy to assemble and will bring an element of surprise to your gift recipient! 🎁

Four festive paper craft gift card holders in the shape of Christmas stockings decorated with snowflakes and bows

The templates for this gift card holder come as SVG cut files, and can be found in my Etsy shop.

Four festive paper craft gift card holders in the shape of Christmas stockings decorated with snowflakes and bows

To make one, you will need:

* Christmas Stocking Gift Card Holder template (available as an SVG cut file)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Double-sided cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Craft glue / double-sided tape

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the gift card holder, and be sure to follow the tips below:

TIP 1 : When attaching the two rectangular pieces to the insert, make sure they are lined up neatly along the top edge.

Making a festive paper craft gift card holder in the shape of a Christmas stocking

TIP 2 : After slotting the gift card into place, slide the insert into the holder, then apply glue to the tab and around the curved edges. Once assembled, check that the insert slides in and out freely.

Making a festive paper craft gift card holder in the shape of a Christmas stocking

TIP 3 : If you wish to decorate your stocking with a bow, simply layer the three bow pieces and glue it on.

Making a festive paper craft gift card holder in the shape of a Christmas stocking

TIP 4 : There’s also the option to add snowflakes (which you can duplicate if you need more) and if you wish to personalise your stocking, the download also comes with a bonus full set of capital letters. Just choose your letter and size it to approximately 5.5cm / 2.16″ high.

Making a festive paper craft gift card holder in the shape of a Christmas stocking

Once assembled, your little stocking gift card holder is ready to go – it doesn’t need to be wrapped – and because it’s fairly flat, it can easily be popped into an envelope for posting! ✉️📮

Four festive paper craft gift card holders in the shape of Christmas stockings decorated with snowflakes and bows

You could also try punching a hole in the top of the insert, adding a length of ribbon or festive twine and hanging it on the Christmas tree or mantelpiece 🎄

Paper Craft Christmas Stocking Gift Card Holders

Happy crafting!
Suzanne 🎁