A big present with a wide, fancy bow – our printable gift box photo prop brings real surprise moments to any photo booth. Color it, cut it out, and attach it to a stick. This free photo booth prop is perfect for birthday parties, holidays, and any celebration with presents.
Why This Gift Box Makes a Great Prop
The big box with a wide bow is instantly recognizable in photos and tells a little story: there's something to celebrate. The wrapping can be decorated with stripes, dots, stars, or plaid however you like. Hold it in front of you as if you're the present – it's guaranteed to get laughs. For kids 9 and up, teens, and adults, it's a quick craft.
Easy to see in every photo.
The festive eye-catcher.
Design your own pattern.
Part of our Birthday Photo Booth set.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils or markers
- Scissors
- Wooden dowel, craft stick or paper straw
- Tape or hot glue (hot glue: adults only)
Print the template on thick paper or cardstock.
Color the prop boldly – strong colors pop best in photos.
Cut along the outer line; you can keep the drawn stick or cut it off.
Tape a wooden dowel or paper straw to the back (blunt end up).
Hold the prop up to your face and head to the photo booth!
⚠️ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Don’t run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view – and never put elastic around the neck.
📦 Included in These Craft Sets
This mask also comes as part of a bundle – one free PDF with a cover page, craft instructions and every mask in the set:
Ideas for Your Photo Booth
In an I'm-the-present photo, a guest holds the box in front of them and beams like the big surprise. Snap a surprise shot where everyone makes an amazed face as if the gift is being opened. Stack several gift props for a present pile photo. Then gather everyone for a thank-you shot with gifts and signs.
Fun Facts About Gifts
People have been giving gifts for thousands of years to show joy and thanks. In Japan, there's a special tradition of wrapping gifts in a beautiful cloth called furoshiki that can be used again and again. Pretty wrapping makes a gift even more exciting because you get curious about what's inside. Lots of people now use fabric bags, old newspapers, or hand-painted paper to cut down on waste. And often the best gift isn't expensive at all – it's handmade.
Color Ideas for Your Gift Box
Festive, bright, or elegant:
A red box with a gold bow.
Blue and white stripes with a red bow.
Dark blue with gold stars.
Bright dots with a rainbow bow.
Great Times for the Gift Box Prop
This gift box prop fits lots of celebrations:
A classic for any birthday photo booth.
Perfect for family photos by the tree.
A fun prop for big celebrations.
A great station for class photos.
Gift Facts at a Glance
Surprising facts to share:
People have given gifts for millennia.
Japanese wrapping cloths.
Fabric and newspaper are eco-friendly.
Often the best gift of all.
More Photo Booth Props
Party hat, birthday cake, and balloons props are ready too – see all our photo booth props.
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Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos – perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The gift box prop is designed for ages 9 and up, teens, and adults. Older kids color and cut out the prop themselves, and an adult helps attach it to the stick – for example with a hot glue gun.
Will the mask fit a child’s face?
Yes – printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a child’s face. For adults, scale it up to 110–115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend cardstock of at least 200 gsm (about 110 lb) so the prop doesn't bend on its stick. Wooden dowels, craft sticks, or paper straws make great handles.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Geschenk Fotorequisit.