This tutorial will guide you through creating a charming round paper mug gift box with a lid using two different colored cardstock papers and your cutting machine. It’s perfect for small gifts, party favors, or just adding a personal touch to a mug purchase.

Materials:

• Two contrasting colors of cardstock paper (one for the box, one for the lid)
• Cutting machine (Cricut, ScanNCut, or Silhouette)
• Strong adhesive (liquid glue or double-sided tape)
• Optional: Ribbon, twine, or embellishments for decoration

Software:

• Your cutting machine’s design software (Cricut Design Space, ScanNCut Canvas, Silhouette Studio)

Instructions:

1. Design Preparation:

• Download or create a box template:  Download my file “round paper mug box template” or create your own template based on your mug size.
• Import and adjust: Import the template into your design software and adjust the size to fit your mug. Check measurements carefully!

2. Cutting:

• Place your cardstock sheets onto the cutting mat according to your machine’s instructions.
• Load the design into your machine and select the appropriate settings for cardstock.
• Cut out all the pieces (base, sidewall, lid) in their respective colors.

3. Scoring and Folding:

Fold the box base and sidewall pieces along the scored lines.

4. Assembly:

• Apply adhesive to the tabs on the sidewall piece.
• Apply adhesive to the bottom edge of the sidewall (inside the box).
• Place the mug inside the box.

5. Lid Creation:

• Fold the lid piece along the scored lines.
• Apply adhesive to one of the short edges of the lid.
• Overlap the two short edges to form a circle and adhere them together.
• Decorate the lid with ribbon, twine, or other embellishments (optional).

6. Final Touches:

• Secure the lid onto the box by gently pressing it down.
• Let the glue dry completely before filling the box with your treat or gift.

With a little patience and this guide and my youtube tutorial, you’ll have adorable round paper mug gift boxes ready to impress. Enjoy the crafting process and have fun gifting!