New Year's Wish Boxes: Little Boxes for Big Wishes

Colorful fold-up template for two cube boxes with a lucky pig, a clover, a shooting star and a wish jar, printable

What do you wish for in the New Year? Write it down, fold it up small, and tuck it into your wish box. The two cubes with a lucky pig and a clover also make a sweet mini gift with a lucky charm inside.

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What's in the PDFs

Both PDFs, color and coloring, are one page with 2 cube templates, each about 1.4 in on a side. The sides show a lucky pig, stars, and a clover, and the lids show a shooting star or a wish jar. One blank side per cube leaves room for a name, and three steps are printed at the bottom.

At a Glance

Type
Craft template
Age
ages 5+
Pages
1 × A4 + 1 × A4
Time
about 15–20 minutes

📄 What’s on the Pages

Page 1: Two fold-up cube boxes
Two cube templates with glue tabs, tuck-in lids, and bottoms, plus three quick steps.

How to fold the wish boxes

1
Print the page at actual size (100%), ideally on cardstock.
2
Cut out the cube templates and pre-crease all lines – a ruler and an empty pen make it easy.
3
Fold the gray tabs inward and glue them; leave the lid open.
4
Slip in a wish note or a tiny lucky charm and tuck the lid closed.

Safety: Stuffing, tape and small parts are not for children under 3.

💡 Tips

  • Heavy cardstock makes the boxes sturdy.
  • The cubes are small – roll a narrow strip of paper tightly for the wish note.
  • Use the blank side for a name or a hand-drawn picture.
  • Hold each glued tab for a few seconds until it sticks.

What kids practice

Turning a flat template into a cube is hands-on geometry. Creasing, folding, and gluing take precision and build fine motor skills. Writing down their wishes helps kids think about what matters to them in the year ahead.

🔄 Variations & Ideas

Wish time capsule
Keep the box with the wish and open it next New Year's Eve: did it come true?
Place-setting surprise
Set a box with a small treat on each guest's plate.
Paper die
Write numbers on the blank sides and use the closed box as a die.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How big are the boxes?
Each cube is about 1.4 in on a side – big enough for a folded wish note, a coin, or a piece of candy.

Do I glue the lid?
No, the lid just tucks in with its tab, so the box can be opened again and again.

Can kids fold the boxes alone?
School-age kids usually can. Preschoolers can color and glue while a grown-up helps with creasing.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Wunsch-Faltboxen.