How to Create a Suitcase Style Gift Box – Crafting with Ashee – Independent Stampin’ Up! Demo – Lincoln UK.
These adorable suitcase-style gift boxes are perfect for gifting small treats or keepsakes. They’re easier to make than you might think! I designed these boxes to open like a pizza box, which gives them both charm and functionality.
I used two stunning Designer Series Papers for these boxes: the warm, rustic look of the Take to the Sky DSP for the brown-toned suitcase, and the soft, vintage feel of Country Lace DSP for the blue one. These papers give the boxes a unique character—one earthy and adventurous, the other elegant and sweet.
Details That Make a Difference
To give the boxes a polished, vintage-travel feel, I created corner details using Crumb Cake cardstock punched with a 1″ circle punch. Each circle was cut into quarters and adhered to the corners. This simple detail gives a lovely faux-leather trim look that adds dimension and charm.
The top of each suitcase is decorated with ephemera die cuts from the Fully Flowing and Something to Say ephemera packs. One features a “Good Luck” sentiment in green, while the other shares a cheerful “So Happy for You” message beneath a beautiful floral piece.
These little boxes would be perfect for travel-themed party favours, graduation gifts, or just as a unique way to say “thinking of you.”
measurements
- Early Expresso / Basic Beige Cardstock – 11 1/2″ X 8″ scored at 1 1/2″ on all sides. On the 11 1/2″ side, add two extra score lines at 5″ and 6 1/2″.
- Take to the Sky / Country Lace designers paper (DSP):
- 4 3/4″ X 3 1/4″ X 2 pieces
- 4 3/4″ X 1 1/4″ X 2 pieces
- 3 1/4″ X 1 1/4″ X 2 pieces
Want to Make These Too?
Add your own creative twist by switching up the papers, colours, and sentiments. These boxes are a fantastic way to use up scraps and experiment with layers and embellishments.
Thank You for Stopping By!
Product List
![Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [ 121686 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/121686s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Early Espresso A4 Card Stock [ 121686 ]")
£10.75
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![Basic Beige A4 Cardstock [ 164512 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164512s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Basic Beige A4 Cardstock [ 164512 ]")
£14.00
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![Take To The Sky 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163436 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163436s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Take To The Sky 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163436 ]")
![Country Lace 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163415 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163415s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Country Lace 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 163415 ]")
![Fully Flowering Mix & Match Ephemera Pack [ 163762 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163762s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Fully Flowering Mix & Match Ephemera Pack [ 163762 ]")
![Saying Something Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) [ 163761 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/163761s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Saying Something Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) [ 163761 ]")
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Ashee xx
