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Custom Cardboard Gift Boxes

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Custom Cardboard Gift Boxes

Size

10 x 8 x 4 inch

Price

$2.50

Custom Cardboard Gift Boxes: Designed for the Unwrapping Moment

It is not just about giving a gift. It is about how it feels when someone opens it. The pause. The curiosity. The moment before the lid lifts or the ribbon pulls. That is where Custom Cardboard Gift Boxes come in. They don’t just hold your product, they hold a feeling. We’ve spent years watching customers interact with boxes. We’ve seen the little things that matter: the crisp edges of a sturdy lid, the way soft-touch coating changes the whole experience of touch, the satisfaction of a secure magnetic flap clicking shut. Our cardboard gift boxes are shaped by those details.

The Look: Minimal, Bold, or Warm — You Decide

They are made with high-quality cardboard, usually around 1.5mm to 2mm thick, offering a structure that feels solid in the hand. The outside is smooth, but not slippery. We offer matte and gloss lamination, but lately, most of our clients have been leaning toward soft-touch finishes, the kind that makes people run their fingers across the box without thinking. We print directly on paper wraps, using digital or offset techniques depending on your artwork, so every box feels intentional. Whether it is a deep forest green with silver foil or a clean off-white with debossed logo work, these boxes carry your brand’s mood without saying a word. You can choose tuck-top, lift-off lid, magnetic flap, or ribbon closure styles. Each has its own purpose. Jewelry brands often go for the classic two-piece rigid box, the lid fits snugly over the base, no hinges, no tricks. Meanwhile, cosmetics and high-end food items go well with magnetic closures, sleek on the outside, but quietly technical underneath.

The Build: Not Just a Shell

There is a noticeable difference when you open one of these boxes. You feel the structure. No flimsy walls. No soft corners. These boxes are glued, not folded, so they hold their shape permanently. We line the interiors with paper, fabric, or foam depending on your product. Jewelry often sits in velvet or suede foam cutouts. Candles, small gadgets, and soaps may use cardboard dividers or paper pulp trays. The experience of opening the box is calm and deliberate. Nothing pops open too fast. Nothing spills out. The insert keeps the product still. We’ve had customers tell us their clients keep the box long after the gift is gone, repurposing it for keepsakes or stationery. That is when you know the material has done its job.

Real Example: Artisan Chocolates in Brooklyn

One of our favorite clients is a small chocolate brand in Brooklyn. They wanted something more than a sleeve-and-insert system. We developed a rigid cardboard box with a flip-top lid, held shut with a magnetic catch. Inside, a black velvet foam insert hugged each truffle in place. The outside was printed in warm brown with gold foil details. They told us customers now treat their chocolates like jewelry. Some even come back asking if they can buy just the box. And that is the thing, when the packaging feels like a keepsake, it changes how people see what is inside.

Designed for Small Goods with Big Stories

Our cardboard gift boxes are most popular with:

Jewelry makers
Boutique skincare brands
Artisan candle makers
Handcrafted confectionery
Tech accessories with a luxury angle
Subscription boxes that need a “wow” moment every month

What they all have in common is that their products are often touched, held, or gifted. So the box becomes part of that story. Cardboard boxes are not just shipping tools; at this level, they are part of the brand experience. People may forget where they bought something, but they remember how it felt to open it.

Materials That Feel Right

We use high-grade cardboard for a reason: it gives us the right weight and resistance without being overly bulky. Typically, it is grayboard wrapped in printed or textured paper, giving you unlimited options on the finish. You can choose uncoated kraft paper for an earthy feel, smooth black paper with foil for a modern look, or something colorful and coated for retail gifting. Coatings like:

Matte lamination (low glare, clean feel)
Gloss lamination (vibrant, slightly reflective)
Soft-touch lamination (buttery smooth, almost like rubber)

Closures include:

Magnetic flaps
Ribbon ties
Lift-off lids
Drawer-style slides

Inserts can be made from:

Foam (die-cut, velvet-lined, flocked)
Molded pulp (for sustainability-focused brands)
Cardboard dividers (for grouped items)
Fabric-lined cardboard (for luxury items)

How It All Comes Together

A box like this is not grabbed off a shelf. It is built. Each part is selected based on your product’s shape, your delivery method, and the feeling you want people to have when they hold it. You can go as simple or as layered as you want. Some clients go fully custom: inside printing, foil logos, QR codes under the lid. Others just want a clean, understated box that doesn’t shout; it just feels right. And when it lands in someone’s hands, they notice. Not because it is loud, but because it is thoughtful. Because the weight is right. Because the texture makes them pause. That is what makes a good gift box.

A Few Honest Thoughts

People ask us, “Why spend so much on packaging?” And we get it. But here is the thing: when your product is something people give to someone else, the packaging matters more. You are not just shipping an item. You are delivering part of a memory. Custom cardboard gift boxes are more than containers; they are part of the moment. We’ve seen it time and time again: a good box increases perceived value. It gets kept. That gets talked about. It turns a one-time buyer into a returning customer. And honestly? That is why we love what we do. Need help figuring out the right size or insert? We’ll walk you through it. No pressure, no jargon, just straightforward advice. Because good packaging shouldn’t be confusing. It should feel easy, just like opening the box. Contact us now to get a free quote!

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.