Heart Favour Box

15th Jan 202515th Jan 2025 EsselleCraftsLeave a comment

This adorable little heart favour box has an envelope-style lid and can be filled to the brim with sweets or small treats. Easy to assemble, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, wedding table favours, bridal showers and so much more!

Paper Craft Heart Favour Box for Valentine's Day

Complete with a heart and a cute paper bow, the templates for this box come in both SVG and PDF format, making them accessible for a variety of crafting needs.

To make one, you will need:

* Heart Favour Box template (SVG and PDF available)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF template and instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Double-sided cardstock / patterned card (220-250gsm / 80-92lb recommended)
* Lighter, double-sided card or paper for the bow (160-220gsm / 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, and be sure to follow the tips below:

TIP 1 : Start by assembling the base of the box, then move onto the lid.

TIP 2 : Use foam pads or small scraps of cardstock for added dimension under the heart and square panel.

TIP 3 : Before assembling the paper bow, loop both ends of the curved piece around a pencil or use a bone folder. This will make it easier to get it into the correct shape.

Once the box is finished, it’s ready to be filled with little treats and given to that special someone in your life!

The box can easily be customized for any occasion, so try experimenting with different colour combinations or themes. I really like how this black and pink version turned out ❤️

Which colour combination or theme will you choose?

Happy crafting!
Suzanne

3D Papercraft Projects · Upcycling Projects · Valentine's Day

DIY Upcycled Love Heart Gift Box

12th Jan 202513th Jan 2025 EsselleCraftsLeave a comment

Welcome to another upcycling project! This time I am going to show you how to turn an empty cheese triangle box into a super cute love heart gift box, perfect for Valentine’s Day! ❤️

Upcycled Love Heart Gift Box for Valentine's Day

You can include your own personal message inside, then fill the box with chocolates or other small treats and present it to that special someone in your life! ❤️

To make one of these boxes, you will need:

an empty cheese triangle box
pencil
paper
scissors
craft knife
sandpaper
white acrylic paint
pastel acrylic paints
paintbrushes
lilac or pale purple Sharpie
gloss varnish (optional)
craft glue
thin ribbon

You can watch my video tutorial to see me making one of these boxes, or simply follow the written instructions below:

First, fold a 7.6cm x 7.6cm / 3″ x 3″ piece of paper in half and draw half a heart shape onto it (I used a square Post-it note for mine). Cut this template out and draw around it onto the lid of the cheese triangle box. Cut the heart shape out carefully using a craft knife.

Using sandpaper, smooth any rough edges from where you have just cut. Then cover the lid, base and the cut out heart shape in two layers of white acrylic paint.

Once dry, paint the pieces in a light, pastel colour.

Next, using the Sharpie (a lilac or pale purple works well for this), colour around the outline of the heart shape on the lid approximately 2-3mm thick. Then, using a pencil, sketch your personal message onto the heart and colour over it with the Sharpie.

TIP : Leave it to dry, then apply a thin coat of clear acrylic gloss varnish to the painted pieces.

You really don’t have to be neat when doing the lettering as on the actual Love Heart sweets the purple is quite blotchy.

Glue the heart into the centre of the base, carefully lining it up so that it is visible when the lid is on.

Next, take some thin ribbon (or a thin strip of paper) and glue it around the middle of the base as shown below. This helps to neaten up the edges.

Press some tissue paper into the base and fill it with treats!

When the treats are taken out and the tissue paper is removed, your special personal message is revealed!

I really hope you enjoyed this cute Valentine’s Day upcycling project! ❤️ Once you’ve finished with the box, why not try popping a photograph inside it and hanging it on the wall as a photo frame

How to Make an Upcycled Love Heart Gift Box for Valentine's Day

Happy crafting and happy upcycling!
Suzanne

Favour Boxes

Handbag Favour Boxes

21st Jan 20246th Aug 2024 EsselleCraftsLeave a comment

I wasn’t sure whether to call this a favour box or a bag, but it certainly has plenty of room inside to carry some tasty treats!

Handbag Favour Boxes for Gifting Small Treats and a Gift Card

Perfect for wedding favours, bridal showers, birthdays and Mother’s Day, you can find the template for this cute, little handbag in my Etsy shop.

Handbag Favour Box Blog Post by Esselle Crafts

❤️ UPDATED January 2024 ❤️

I have now split the template up so that a larger sized bag can be made on a 12″x12″ cutting mat. This means that it can now hold a standard sized gift card, as well as a lot more goodies!

To make one, you will need:

* Handbag Favour Box template (PDF and SVG available)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF template and instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Double-sided cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-90lb recommended)
* Thinner card or paper for the lid panel (90-160gsm / 60-80lb recommended)
* Craft glue / double-sided tape
* Optional: Embossing folder

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

* Craft knife / scissors
* Scoring tool
* Ruler

Watch my new and updated video tutorial showing how to assemble the handbag, and be sure to follow the tips below.

TIP 1: Make sure to glue the front base piece on top of the back base piece, so that it gives a neater finish at the front.

TIP 2: After gluing the handle panel on top of the handle, curl the handle into shape before the glue dries. Then, once it is glued in place, push the handle sides inwards slightly to give it a more defined shape.

TIP 3: If you are using plain paper or card for the lid panel, try embossing it first to give it some texture. I embossed mine with small polka dots.

TIP 4: After gluing the heart lock in place, pinch the heart at the front, then carefully slide a bone folder or a ruler in underneath the lid to allow the lid to open up. You can then press the heart lock into place more easily.

TIP 5: If you want to make a larger (or smaller) sized handbag, then you can easily resize the template. The base is very sturdy with its double layer, but if the contents are too heavy, then you may need to strengthen the handle by adding on another layer or two.

Pink Handbag Favour Box for Gifting Small Treats and a Gift Card

This beautiful pink version perfectly matches my dress favour box and would make wonderfully unique wedding favours!

Matching Dress and Handbag Favour Boxes by Esselle Crafts

I hope you are inspired to make some of these favour boxes for a special occasion, and I would love to see your beautiful creations. Feel free to share your photos of them with me on Instagram or Facebook.

Happy Crafting
Suzanne

Favour Boxes

Diamond Gem Favour Boxes

1st Jan 202429th Mar 2024 EsselleCraftsLeave a comment

I was recently asked whether I could design a little favour box in the shape of a diamond 💎 and this is what I came up with!

Diamond Gem Favour Boxes by Esselle Crafts

I’m so pleased with how it’s turned out! I’ve made it easy to open and there’s plenty of room inside for some sweet treats! It would work perfectly for wedding favours or as a cute gift box for Valentine’s day!

Diamond Gem Favour Boxes blog post by Esselle Crafts

You can find the template for this box in my Etsy shop, available as an SVG cut file as well as a printable PDF if you prefer to cut out by hand.

To make one, you will need:

* Diamond Gem Box template (SVG and PDF available)
* Computer and printer to print the PDF template and instructions
* Digital cutting machine
* Cardstock (220-250gsm / 80-92lb 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 below, showing how to assemble the diamond box.

TIP: try experimenting with different types and textures of cardstock to see which works best for you. This smooth mirror card one is stunning, but the ruby glitter card one is definitely my favourite!

I hope that I have inspired you to create your own little diamond boxes using my template and I can’t wait to see what you use them for! 💎

Suzanne