Crafty Cornerstones

This week, I’m excited to share a paper crafting project that’s as fun as it is functional—mini handmade boxes! These little treasures are the perfect way to package small gifts, candy, jewelry, or heartfelt notes. Whether you’re making a thank you gift, a birthday surprise, a spooky Halloween treat, or a festive Christmas keepsake, these boxes can be customized to fit any occasion.

Each box is not only practical but also a chance to showcase your creativity with color, paper, and embellishments.

✨ Want to learn how to make these boxes step-by-step?
You can download the full free project sheet from the freebies section on my website: Crafty Cornerstones in the Freebies section.

Products Used to Create These Boxes

Kat Scrappiness

• Halloween Lantern Add-On Stamp Set
• Creepy Crawly Craft Die
• Gingerbread House Dies
• Christmas Glitter 6×6 Paper
• Peeking Bunny Craft Dies
• Love Doodle – Black 6×6 Paper
• Double Stitched Heart Craft Dies

Concord & 9th

• Nutmeg Ink
  

Fun Creative Challenge

Want to stretch your creativity even further? Try making a themed mini box each week of the month:

• Week 1: Thank You Box – Soft pastels, floral prints, and a mini note tucked inside.
  
• Week 2: Birthday Surprise – Bright colors, confetti-style embellishments, and maybe even a pop-up element.
  
• Week 3: Halloween Treat Box – Spooky silhouettes, orange and black palettes, or even a bat-shaped closure.
  
• Week 4: Christmas Keepsake – Red and gold tones, snowflake cutouts, and a ribbon tie for a festive finish.

Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed today’s project and that it inspires you to step out of your comfort zone, too. You never know what you’ll create when you’re willing to try something new. I would love to see all the designs this inspires you to make. Happy crafting!