Cube Gift Box Papercraft for Your Elf

Cube Gift Box papercraft template with cut and fold lines to color for your elf

A free Cube Gift Box papercraft for your elf corner: print, color, cut and fold. Put a small gift inside, like a riddle on a slip of paper. The step-by-step instructions are right below.

✂️ About This Papercraft

Cube Gift Box papercraft: A cube-shaped mini gift box that closes without glue and opens again. Size: folded approx. 3.5 × 3.5 × 3.5 cm (1.4 × 1.4 × 1.4 in).

At a Glance

Difficulty
●○○ easy
Craft time
about 10 minutes
Size
folded approx. 3.5 × 3.5 × 3.5 cm
Pages
1 × A4
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer
  • Heavy cardstock (65–110 lb) recommended
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Colored pencils
  • Ruler and an empty ballpoint pen for scoring (optional)

📐 Step-by-Step Instructions

🖨️ Important: print at 100% (“Actual size”), not “Fit to page”.

1
Color and cut along the solid lines.
2
Fold all dash-dot lines backward (mountain fold); the colored side stays outside.
3
Glue the gray tab inside the opposite side.
4
Close the bottom, put in a mini gift, tuck in the lid. Holds without glue and opens again.
The Lines on the Template:
━━━ solid = cut · ━ · ━ dash-dot = mountain fold, fold backward · - - - dashed = valley fold, fold forward · ▒ gray area = glue

💡 Tips & Common Mistakes

  • Score every line first and the lid will close perfectly.
  • Easy build: With a little help cutting, kids from about age 5 can do it.
  • Cut the long lines first, then the small corners. That keeps the paper from tearing.
  • Watch out for small parts: use with children under 3 only under adult supervision.

🎭 How the Elf Plays With It

Put a small gift inside, like a riddle on a slip of paper. The box waits at the elf door in the morning. Let the kids pick the spot themselves so they help build the scene.

📦 Matching printable set: Christmas Workshop

Goes Well With

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  • Made for Coloring: Clear black lines – kids color everything themselves.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What do I do with the finished papercraft?
Put a small gift inside, like a riddle on a slip of paper. Leave it in place as long as your elf likes it there.

How long does it take, and what age is it for?
About 10 minutes. With help cutting it works from about age 5; most kids manage it alone around age 8.

How big is the box?
About 3.5 cm (1.4 in) on every side, enough for a slip of paper or a tiny gift.

Should I color before cutting?
Yes, color first and cut afterward. Small pieces are much easier to color while they are still on the sheet.

Is the download free?
Yes, every printable on PureSketchy is 100% free for personal use, preschools and schools – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Geschenkbox Würfel.