Lucky Dip Box Papercraft for Your Elf

Lucky Dip Box papercraft template with cut and fold lines to color for your elf

A free Lucky Dip Box papercraft for your elf corner: print, color, cut and fold. Write prank ideas on small slips and drop them in. The step-by-step instructions are right below.

✂️ About This Papercraft

Lucky Dip Box papercraft: A small box with a slot in the lid that you use to draw one prank card every evening. Size: folded approx. 4 × 4 × 4 cm (1.6 × 1.6 × 1.6 in).

At a Glance

Difficulty
●○○ easy
Craft time
about 10 minutes
Size
folded approx. 4 × 4 × 4 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 out. Cut the slot in the lid with a grown-up.
2
Fold all dash-dot lines backward (mountain fold).
3
Glue the gray tab inside the opposite side and tuck in the bottom.
4
Drop in the prank cards, close the lid – draw one card every evening!
The Lines on the Template:
━━━ solid = cut · ━ · ━ dash-dot = mountain fold, fold backward · - - - dashed = valley fold, fold forward · ▒ gray area = glue

💡 Tips & Common Mistakes

  • Cut the lid slot with a grown-up and make it wide enough for slips of paper.
  • 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

Write prank ideas on small slips and drop them in. Each evening, pull one and set it up. When the season ends, keep the piece in a box for next year.

📦 Matching printable set: Prank Idea Cards

Goes Well With

Your Benefits at PureSketchy:

  • Completely Free: Every elf printable with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Made for Coloring: Clear black lines – kids color everything themselves.
  • Your Elf, Your Name: There is always space to write in your own elf's name.
  • Everything in One Place: Prank ideas, papercraft props, printable sets, letters and guides all fit together.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How big is the “Lucky Dip Box” papercraft?
According to the template: folded approx. 4 × 4 × 4 cm (1.6 × 1.6 × 1.6 in). An elf is about the size of a yogurt cup.

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 many cards fit?
About 20 to 25 small slips, depending on size. That is plenty for the whole of December.

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 Losbox.