Petal Top Cinch Neck Gift Boxes

 

Eye-catching six-sided gift box has six petal-shaped extensions 
at upper “opening” end where narrow neck panels 

can cinch inward to allow ribbon tie closure. 

Bottom has latch style extensions which overlap 

to form slot for final tab to be inserted, allowing the box 

to be unassembled and flattened for storage and re-use. 

Add slight offset accent panels to decorate box sides, 

and optional interior hexagon bottom stabilizer. 

Box design is available in three sizes, with a window

variation available in tallest version.

Tall boxes measure approx. 6.5” tall x 2.125” wide x 2.5” deep.

Medium box measures approx. 4.875” tall x 2.125” wide x 2.5” deep.

 Short box measures approx. 5.75” tall x 2.125” wide x 2.5”. 

Shaped gift tags and a sticker design coordinate well

with these gift boxes.

NOTE that box assembly is identical for ALL sizes,

with window variation including only a couple of

different steps which will be shown at the end

of regular assembly, in Step 9.

 The TALL box will be used

to demonstrate assembly in this tutorial.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A main box hull

B interior "floor" reinforcement hexagon

C side wall offset accent overlays (6)

2. Prepare the hull shape by folding on perforation lines

as valley or mountain folds, following this diagram:

A) fold vertical perforation line back as "mountain" folds,

including the upper shorter segment'

B) fold the short lines at the top of the side walls

as "mountain" folds;

C) fold the short lines at the bottom of the side walls

as "mountain" folds;

D) fold the "narrow neck" perf line pairs forward

as "valley" folds;

E) fold the upper "petal" center lines that are between

the previously-folded mountain folds as "valley" folds;

F) add slight forward or "valley" bend to the opposing

very short angled lines that are just above the narrow

neck perf lines. These lines work together with

the valley folds in Step E above to allow petal shapes

to contour appropriately.

3. Form the hull into a tube to bring the plain side edge

around into position to overlap the opposite 

long flange tab to perforation fold . . . 

. . . both the long tab and the shorter upper tab . . .

. . . adjust, and glue the seam. 

NOTE that the symmetry of the shape will allow it

to be flattened so that fingertip pressure can be applied

along the entire length of the seam. Allow to dry

thoroughly, and make sure the upper, shorter seam

is totally secure before proceeding.

4. Position each accent wall panel overlay centered

within the hull wall panel segments as defined by

perforation lines, then glue in place.

5. Help the upper "closure" form properly by cinching

in at the narrow neck until the side edges of

neck panels touch. This will be the final position

once the box is completed, allowing ribbon or cord

to wrap and tie.

6. Prepare to close the bottom latch shapes by first

identifying the 'A' and 'B' symbols cut into three

of the extensions. Then proceed to bend each

in toward center in sequence:

first fold 'A' extension, then . . .

. . . fold both 'B' extensions inward.

Next, fold the remaining "triangle" extensions pair

inward, and finally . . .

. . . fold the "tab" extension inward.

Bend the 'A' extension (and others as needful)

slightly downward into the tube to allow the tab end

to slip into the slot that is formed, then . . .

. . . allow all extensions to return to their

perpendicular positions. NOTE that it may be

helpful to insert a rod-like tool into the box tube

interior to assist with this repositioning.

NOTE: to re-use the box, the latch arrangement can

be undone by working in reverse order so that

the box can be re-folded into flattened position.

7. To help reinforce the bottom of the box and add

strength and shape, insert the "floor" hexagon into

the interior of box, and use tool to help slide it down

into position, flush with bottom latch panels.

(If you don't plan to 'unfold' and store the box for

subsequent use later, this hex panel can be 

glued into place.)

8. Finish the box by inserting gift contents, then

cinching in the petal top, tying with ribbon at

narrow neck.

Here is the completed gift box.

Consider embellishing with label and tag elements

available in the Hearthsewn portfolio.

9. For the tall window box, here are the cut shapes:

A main hull   B clear vinyl window cover panel

C window wall accent overlay

D regular wall accent overlays (5)

E bottom "floor" hex panel

10. Follow the regular hull prep as described in

Step 2. 

11. Prepare the clear window underlay shape by

applying two-sided adhesive strips or equivalent

along the edges, then . . .

. . . positioning on the backside of the hull so that

the window opening is centered within panel edges,

then adhere in place.

12. Complete the remaining regular assembly

by attaching wall accent overlays, including

the unique window accent overlay as shown here.