Make these DIY favor boxes for weddings, treat boxes for holidays, and paper luminaries for whenever! Includes a free filigree box template #svgcutfile #cricut #weddings #papercraft

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Create a stunning DIY favor box for a wedding or a treat box for a holiday, then turn it into a gorgeous paper luminary when it’s emptied! I show you how to do this and provide the free template for the DIY favor box in this tutorial!

After designing the filigree-style “laser-cut” wedding invitations, I realized something was missing from my set — a favor box! So I designed a pretty DIY favor box (aka treat box) in the same style as those invitations. Once I’d assembled it, I realized it was the perfect grown-up treat box. Fill these DIY favor boxes with goodies — candy, a bath bomb, or an ornament — and then you can put an LED tealight inside to make a sweet little luminary. How fun is that?

Lavendar paper filigree diy favor box or treat box made with shimmer paper on a Cricut

Make these DIY favor boxes for weddings, treat boxes for holidays, and paper luminaries for whenever! Includes a free filigree box template #svgcutfile #cricut #weddings #papercraft

The design of this filigree box is what I’m calling “swirly hearts.” So lots of swirls, scrolls, and hearts in pretty, free-flowing patterns. 

Green paper filigree diy favor box or treat box made with shimmer paper on a Cricut

And here’s what the pretty filigree box looks like with some LED tea lights inside:

Green, pink, and lavender paper filigree diy favor box or treat box made with shimmer paper on a Cricut

Allow me to show you how to make these DIY favor boxes, treat boxes, and unique paper luminaries. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Read my full disclosure policy.

Materials for DIY Wedding Favor Boxes, Treat Boxes, and Paper Luminaries

How to Make DIY Treat Boxes, Wedding Favor Boxes, and Luminaries

Step 1: Get My Free Box SVG Design

Get the free favor box design (Design #147) from my free resource library (get the password to the library in the form at the bottom of this post).

Filigree diy favor box uploaded to Cricut Design Space

Tip: If you’re not sure how to upload an SVG cut file to Cricut Design Space, watch this helpful video training series I made. If you’re on an iPhone or iPad, here’s how to download and upload SVG files to the Cricut Design Space app.

Step 2: Fold the Favor Box

This is easy — just fold on the dashed lines that were cut for you

Step 3: Secure the Side Tab

Tuck the tab into the side of the box (go from the outward in) and glue the tab down on the inside of the box to secure it.

Step 4: Fold and Secure the Bottom

Fold the flaps at the bottom, then tape to secure it.

Step 5: Attach Ribbon

Thread ribbon through three of the four flaps at the top. Tie the ribbon across the fourth flap for a pretty bow!

 

Get my Filigree Heart DIY Favor Boxes Design FREE!

Download my free filigree heart favor box template by subscribing (free) below to get the password to my resource library.

I’d love to see your project! If you make one, please share a photo in our Facebook group, email it to me at [email protected], or tag me on social media with #jennifermaker.

Love,

JenniferMaker.com

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Make these DIY favor boxes for weddings, treat boxes for holidays, and paper luminaries for whenever! Includes a free filigree box template #svgcutfile #cricut #weddings #papercraft

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8 Comments

  1. I learned how to download from your resource library but cannot find the tutorial. Is there a video tutorial for the easy luminary treat box? I already subscribed to the resource library so found pattern but no video tutorial. Thanks for help

  2. Hi Jennifer! I love your videos & tutorials!
    I am making your swirly hearts wedding invite & favor box for my daughter in law. I see that the folds are perforated. Is there a reason I couldn’t use the scoring wheel??

  3. Hi Jennifer,
    Thanks for sharing the amazing way and techniques to build the best Gable Favor boxes. I appreciate your blog post. Keep sharing more informative knowledge with us.

  4. Thank you for the amazing resources. I cut this design, I have a question about how to thread the ribbon. Are the flaps folded in and the ribbon is threaded through the inside of the box or are the flaps folded out and the ribbon is threaded through the outside? I tried both but I’m wondering how you did yours. Thanks!

    1. You can thread the ribbon in whichever way looks most pleasing to you, Marcela! 🙂

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