Custom Cardboard Box with Lid

There is a reason this box keeps getting reordered by small businesses and large retailers alike. It is not trying to be clever. It is not dressed up with unnecessary features. It just works and it works well. We built this box for people who care about how things are packed. Every corner holds its shape. The lid slides closed without friction. The material feels firm in your hands, even when empty. It is the kind of box someone might keep long after they’ve taken the product out, not for looks, but because it’s genuinely useful. This is not some off-the-shelf cardboard container with a loose-fitting top. It is designed, measured, and tested to deliver the same clean closure and stable hold every time. Whether it is square or round, tall or shallow, every custom cardboard box with lid from Glossy Packaging is made to support real use.

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Custom Cardboard Box with Lid

There is a reason this box keeps getting reordered by small businesses and large retailers alike. It is not trying to be clever. It is not dressed up with unnecessary features. It just works and it works well. We built this box for people who care about how things are packed. Every corner holds its shape. The lid slides closed without friction. The material feels firm in your hands, even when empty. It is the kind of box someone might keep long after they’ve taken the product out, not for looks, but because it’s genuinely useful. This is not some off-the-shelf cardboard container with a loose-fitting top. It is designed, measured, and tested to deliver the same clean closure and stable hold every time. Whether it is square or round, tall or shallow, every custom cardboard box with lid from Glossy Packaging is made to support real use.

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Cardboard Boxes with Lid

Product Name

Custom Cardboard Box with Lid

Size

12 x 10 x 6 inch

Price

$3.50

The Feel of Function

You know that smooth slide when you lift a lid and it doesn’t catch? That is no accident. We use precision die-cutting to make sure every lid closes cleanly and lifts with zero friction. The motion feels fluid, almost like opening a keepsake box. The cardboard we use is thick. Not overly bulky, but sturdy enough that the box holds its shape even when empty. We offer thickness options between 16pt and 24pt, depending on what you are storing or shipping. Many customers choose 20pt for a good balance between strength and flexibility. Some brands opt for a matte aqueous coating, non-glossy, no fingerprints, and soft to the touch. Others go with a velvety soft-touch lamination, especially when the box will sit on shelves or be reused by the customer. Both give the cardboard box with lid a refined feel, without making it feel overdone.

Who’s This Box For?

This box earns its place in many industries because of how well it performs across different needs, carefully, quietly, and without getting in the way. Independent homeware brands use it to ship delicate ceramics or hand-poured candles. The rigid board construction holds its shape during transport, while the snug-fitting lid keeps the contents settled, even without foam or bubble wrap. Bakeries and confectioners choose the square format to line up truffles, brittle, or sugar cookies in neat rows. These cardboard boxes with lids stack cleanly in fridges or on display shelves, and the smooth inner walls are food-safe when lined with a parchment sheet. Apparel studios like it for scarves, jewelry, and babywear. The hinged or lift-off lid makes in-store packing fast and hands-free, no folding, no flaps, no tape. Corporate gifting agencies often request the box with an attached lid and soft-touch coating. It gives a composed, minimal look that suits everything from executive welcome kits to holiday gift sets. Foam or kraft inserts can be fitted for tech items, wine tools, or branded keepsakes, making the box easy to repack and reuse. Even outside retail, we’ve seen these boxes used to organize internal product samples, present archival prints, and store handmade journals. They are chosen not because they are flashy, but because they function cleanly and hold up over time.

A Box That Builds Trust

Let’s say you are shipping skincare kits. You want a box that is easy for your team to pack, strong enough to hold weight during shipping, and neat enough for a customer to photograph when they open it. That’s exactly where the cardboard box with attached lid shines. It opens in one motion. No loose flaps, no tabs to tuck, and no confusion. The lid is either fully telescoping (slips over the base like a gift box) or hinged, attached directly to one side with a soft score that bends without tearing. Inside, we can add custom inserts made of recyclable corrugated dividers, foam cutouts, or molded pulp trays to hold items in place. This is great for products with multiple parts like candles and matches, or soap bars and travel tins. The insert is not just about organization. It creates space between the product and the lid, giving the box a snug feel that adds to the overall experience.

When Looks Matter Too

We’ve done a round cardboard box with lid for a local bakery. They were packaging almond cookies during the holiday season and did not want a standard square or rectangular shape. The round format added just enough charm to match their branding, while the lid stayed firm enough not to shift in transit. We printed it in a warm cream tone with brown ink, simple, compostable, and 100% recyclable. Customers didn’t throw it away. They kept it to store buttons, receipts, or holiday ornaments. That is the kind of box people remember. On the other hand, square cardboard boxes with lids are ideal for stacked displays. Many retailers use them for shelf placement, where you need uniformity and clean lines. The square shape is great for maximizing space in both shipping and storage, making them practical without sacrificing design.

More Than a Box: A Quiet Detail in Your Brand Story

It is easy to overlook packaging when you are focused on your product. But these cardboard boxes have a way of quietly improving everything around them. They help your products stay safe, of course but they also help your brand feel organized, thoughtful, and clear. Customers notice the small things. How it opens. How it closes. Whether it feels stiff or soft. Whether it bends or holds up. These are things we test every day in our production line, and it’s why businesses trust Glossy Packaging to make packaging that does more than hold.

One Use-Case to Picture

A small business sells hand-poured soy candles online. They have three scents in a set, and they ship nationally. The team chooses a custom cardboard box with lid with a black matte coating and a soft foam insert with cutouts for each candle. The lid has the brand logo printed in white, nothing else. When a customer opens the box, they feel the texture of the coating, see the three candles neatly in place, and smell the faint scent even before lifting one out. That moment sticks. Not because the box is flashy. But because it feels solid, quiet, and well made. Like someone took care in packing it. This box fits into your workflow without friction. It holds shape during shipping, stacks cleanly in storage, and closes with a finish that feels deliberate. Every edge, fold, and insert is built for repeat use,  not just one shipment or display. When your customer lifts the lid, the experience feels stable, intentional, and clean. That’s the result of smart design, strong materials, and careful construction — not luck. If you need cardboard boxes with lids that carry your product with confidence and clarity, we’ll make them for you. From round cardboard box with lid styles for food gifting to square cardboard boxes with lids for retail packaging, we tailor every box to your build, size, and purpose. Get in touch with Glossy Packaging today. We’ll craft a custom cardboard box with lid that works as hard as you do.

Sizes

Any Custom Shape or Size

Paper Stock

14pt cardboard, 16pt cardboard, 18pt cardboard & 24pt cardboard, White SBS C1S C2S, Corrugated, Rigid, Eco-friendly Kraft, Bux Board, Linen

Printing

No Printing, Digital, Offset (PMS & CMYK), and Screen Printing Options

Finishing

Gloss, Matte, Holographic, Foil Stamping, Embossing, Debossing, UV Coating, Spot UV, Soft Touch,  Metallic

Extras

Flaps, Ribbons, Gluing, Perforation, thread handles, gold foiling, silver foiling

Quantities

Small and Bulk orders are accepted

Proofing

Flat view, 3D Digital Mockup, Physical Sampling(On Demand)

Turnaround Time

6-7 days for printing and dispatch, followed by 3-5 days for ground shipping.

Why Glossy Custom Packaging Stands Out

Trusted Delivery Partners

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Emily Carter

Emily Carter

I started baking different kinds of cakes as a hobby, and now it has become a small business. I want to thank Glossy Packaging for making things easier for me. Their team has been very helpful, and the custom cake boxes they send are just what I needed. The printing looks great, and the quality is always good. Thank you for the support and care.

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Gary - Our Loyal Customer

Gary

I worked with Ryan and had a great experience. He made sure I got the exact packaging I needed, right on time. Very professional, quick to respond, and paid close attention to every detail. I highly recommend their service.

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Henry

I worked with Ryan and had an excellent experience. He made sure my packaging was exactly how I wanted it and delivered on time. Very reliable, easy to work with, and paid attention to every small detail. Highly recommended.

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Sophia Reed

I love the quality of the boxes. They looked exactly how I pictured them. Everything was done right.

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Material Type & Thickness

cardboard
Cardboard
kraft
Kraft
rigid
Rigid
corrugated
Corrugated

Finishing Assortment

Foil Stamping
Foil Stamping
Spot UV
Spot UV
gloss
Gloss
Holographic Foiling
Holographic Foiling
Embossing
Embossing
Debossing
Debossing
matte
Matte
Soft Touch Lamination
Soft Touch Lamination

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