This Chalkboard gift box is a fun and simple and fun gift idea.
I made this one afternoon while watching the Olympics. I bought one of those cardboard boxes from the craft store.
Most craft store carry these cardboard boxes. I love that they are so cute and useful!
First, I covered the edge of the lid with double-sided tape.
Then I painted the lid with chalkboard paint. You could also use chalkboard paper.
Once the paint dried, I took some extra scrapbook paper I had and cut it to fit around the lid. 
I glued it to the edge of the lid and let it dry.
Then I added a lace bow to the top and glued that to the lid.
The box looks fine as is and makes a great gift (or a great package to put jewelry or a gift card in). I put the name of the person I made it for in chalk on the lid.
You can also erase and write other sentiments. I used chalk, but you can use those cute chalk markers too!
One thing to consider is that if you use chalk, it can be reused by the recipient.
Chalkboard Gift Box Supplies
- chalkboard boxes
- double sided tape
- scrapbook paper
- chalkboard paint or paper
- scissors
- chalk
- lace or ribbon
This was an easy craft and one that teens or older kids can make. I have one for paper clips and another one for safety pins. I love anything that helps me stay organized. They also make great favors for birthdays, Valentine’s day, showers or weddings.
What did you work on this weekend?
Check out my other ideas for someone you love or for Valentine’s day: (Click on photo)
How adorable is that….perfect for a Teacher gift too…totally pinning this! Happy SITS day!
Thank you for stopping by Lesley! Yes you are right, it would make a great teacher’s gift as well!
This project makes my heart go pitter patter :).
That was an adorable comment 🙂 – Thanks!
Cute little box! Love anything with chalkboard paint! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog the other day. I am loving yours! This box is the cutest thing. 🙂
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That is ADORABLE! If I was crafty I would totally make those for gifts from my girls to their friends! Love! 🙂
Very cute!!! Thanks for sharing ! Love it!
Super cute, and so easy to do! Thanks so much for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
Your cardboard gift box is so very pretty, love how you added the lace pushed it to adorable. I also love the check ribbon on it, just pops so. My fingers are crossed you’ll share your creative inspiration tonight with Sunday’s Best – sharing is a good thing!
This is adorable! I just bought some chalk board paint yesterday so I will be giving this a try.
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
I love that chalkboard paint! There is so much you can do with it and this is a great, easy project! Thanks for posting!
Diane
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Thanks for your sweet comment Diane.
Every time I am at the craft store, I want to do something with those cardboard boxes, but I can never think of anything. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks for stopping by Emily!
Such a great idea!
What a fun idea to put chalkboard paint on a box! That makes it so fun to interchange the message… What a great idea…
hugs x
crystelle
Thank you Chyrstelle for your sweet comment!
I’d love to have you share this sweet craft at What to Do Weekends Party! So sweet. I’m following you also on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ .. Linda
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Thanks Linda for stopping by! I will check out your site.
What a fun idea! Thanks for linking up at my Pin Me Linky Party.
Thanks Diana! Love your parties!