1997
Heart Gift Box
February 1997

“Heart Gift Box,” Friend, Feb. 1997, 29

Heart Gift Box

By Kathy H. Stephens

To make this gift box, you will need: a pencil, tracing paper, scissors, red construction paper, crayons, miscellaneous trimmings (optional), and glue or tape.

  1. Trace the pattern and cut it out, then trace it on the red construction paper, and cut it out.

    Gift box pattern

  2. Draw a picture on one side or decorate it with lace, ribbons, valentine stickers, or other trimmings (optional).

  3. Fold on the broken lines, and ask an older person to cut a slit at Slot A.

  4. Fold into a box, and tape or glue the outside of Tabs 1 and 2 to the inside of Tab 3.

  5. Fill with small gifts or treats, then close by slipping Tab A into Slot A.