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!
