Pyramid Box
favor box styles
do-it-yourself favor box
tools needed: double-sided tape or other strong adhesive
decorations or embellishments (if you wish)
components
style I
classic
style II
ribbon handle
style III
label
pyramid box
6 3/16" x 4 1/8" x 1 5/8"
style I–classic pyramid box
style II—ribbon handle
Lay box open flat with score lines (ridge
side) facing up (A). Using double-sided tape
or other strong adhesive, apply adhesive to
the narrow flap (B). Bring flap around back,
folding box along the score lines. Adhere
narrow flap to underside of flap on opposite
side of box. Fill box with goodies and close
box by folding in the flaps, alternating one
under another (C). Display the box upright
like a pyramid or on its side.
Lay box open flat with score lines (ridge
side) facing up (D). Use a pencil to mark the
center of two (opposite) sides of the box.
Place the mark 1/4" below the score line.
Use a 1/8" hole punch to punch holes for
the ribbon (E). Cut a piece of ribbon at least
12" in length. Put the box together before
attaching the ribbon. Using double-sided
tape or other strong adhesive, apply adhesive
to the narrow flap of the box (F). Bring flap
around back, folding box along the score
lines. Adhere narrow flap to underside of flap
on opposite side of box. Feed ribbon through
one of the holes from the outside of the box.
On the inside of the box, tie a knot at the
end of the ribbon. Make sure the knot is
large enough that the ribbon will not slide
out of the hole. Bring the ribbon over the
box and around to the other side. Feed ribbon
A
B
C
through hole and tie a knot on the inside of
the box. Trim off any excess ribbon. Fill box
with goodies and close box by folding in the
flaps, alternating one under another (C). Use
ribbon handle to hang box (G).
style III—add a label
Add a personalized label to your box by
making one on a computer or by hand.
Print your own text or image on paper,
apply adhesive to the back of the paper and
stick. Or try our printer-friendly labels that
are easy-to-use and compatible with a variety
of software programs.
D, E, F
G