Cereal Box to Gift Box

Hey guys! 

Maybe you have a lot of food boxes at home with loose flaps like this one:

Could there be a way to close the top so that it's tighter and more secure? So you know...the contents stay crisp longer. 

My friend clued me in on this clever folding technique.

A neat way to close the box without clips or tape...TADA!

Let me show you how:

Take your box and fold both small flaps into the box.

Fold one of the long flaps into the box.

Take both sides of the box and push the top part inwards, forming a letter V shape. Add pressure to form a crease.

 

Then tuck in the remaining flap to close.

Instantly, the box stands taller and the contents more secure...TADA!

But here's another idea that you can use when the box turns empty:

Paint the entirety of the box (to cover all branding) and paint on some images to decorate it.

I attempted to draw some cute dogs. You can try flowers, fruits, and other festive illustrations.

Tuck a gift inside and fold the box based on the above instructions. 

A clothespin embellishment like this one or this one holds the tag in place...TADA! 

This gift box can be used over and over again. No need to use gift wrap or tape! That's how to transform an ordinary box from "blah to TADA!"

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