How to Buy Cardboard Gift Boxes

Dress up a cardboard box for jewelry

Cardboard gift boxes provide a convenient way to wrap gifts for any holiday or celebration. When buying cardboard gift boxes, consider buying them when you see them in a store, rather than when you need one. Small ones for jewelry can be made more decorative with a velour paper lining. Having a selection of small-sized boxes is convenient for giving away handcrafted or purchased jewelry. It's also a good idea to buy these packaging items if you sell handcrafted jewelry online or at craft shows.

Things You'll Need

• Money
• An idea of the type of jewelry that will go in the box
• A computer and Internet access
• Access to retail stores

Instructions

1. Create a list of the sizes of jewelry boxes you need to buy. A bracelet will fit in a box measuring 8 inches x 2 inches x 1 inch. A pair of earrings will fit in a box measuring 2 inches x 2 inches x 1 inch. A large necklace will fit in a box measuring 7 inches x 4 inches x 1 inch. A pendant necklace will easily fit into a cardboard box measuring 2 7/8 inches x 3 inches x 1 inch. A ring will fit into a cardboard box measuring 1 inch x 1 7/8 inch x 1 3/8 inches.

2. Ask local jewelry stores or local jewelry counters in large retail stores if they have any extra cardboard boxes for jewelry. Make the rounds after a big jewelry holiday, including Valentine's Day or Christmas. The jeweler may have an overstock of cardboard jewelry boxes which they may be willing to give away, or to sell you at a discounted price.

3. Locate the wedding favors or craft section in the local department store. They may sell cardboard boxes for jewelry in bulk. Look for flat boxes that you can assemble yourself, to save money.

4. Search for cardboard boxes for jewelry online. Online retailers who specialize in gifts, wedding favors, or boxes will have a wide selection of cardboard boxes for jewelry.

5. Take a trip to any local shipping store or wholesale box company. The sizes of cardboard boxes available will be wide. A wholesale box company is also in a position to offer discounted rates when you buy cardboard boxes for jewelry.

Tips & Warnings

• Add silver foil paper to a plain cardboard box for jewelry to make it look more elegant.

• Do not buy cardboard boxes for jewelry unless you know which size you need.

Resources

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