Custom Cardboard Gift Boxes

Updated 2026-10-05

Custom cardboard gift boxes are printed paperboard and corrugated boxes that small businesses, retailers and event planners use as practical, good-looking gift packaging that folds flat. Styles include tuck-top gift boxes, lid and base folding boxes, mailers and window boxes in white, kraft or printed board. Share your item size and quantity, and a specialist replies with pricing.

Ships and stores flat
Paperboard or corrugated
Printed, kraft or white
Easy to fill in volume

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Gift packaging that is practical as well as pretty

Not every gift needs a rigid box. Custom cardboard gift boxes deliver a clean, branded presentation at a lighter weight, and because they fold flat, they take up much less storage space until you pack them. For small businesses packing many gifts, seasonal retailers and event planners, that combination of presentation and practicality makes cardboard the everyday gift box. They also suit products that change often, since new prints are simple to add.

Custom paper gift boxes in SBS paperboard suit lighter items and sharp full-color printing, in tuck-top, lid and base or window styles. Custom corrugated gift boxes in E-flute are stronger and can be mailed directly, which works for online gift orders and subscription-style sets. Kraft board offers a natural look, and inserts, tissue and ribbons dress up the inside. Small business owners often start with one size that fits most of their products.

Pick one box style and print a simple, recognizable design: logo on the lid, a pattern or brand color and a message inside. Personalized cardboard gift boxes for events or employees can carry names on a sticker or band. A matching gift bag or tissue paper completes the set, and the folded boxes keep costs and storage manageable through busy seasons.

Popular uses

Small business gift packaging
Retail gift wrap service
Online gift orders
Employee and client gift sets
Holiday and seasonal gifting
Event and party gifts

Specifications

Size	Made to your exact inside dimensions (L × W × H)
Materials	Paperboard (SBS), kraft, corrugated (E, B or double wall), rigid chipboard
Printing	Full colour CMYK, Pantone (PMS) spot colours, inside and outside printing
Finishes	Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, debossing
Add-ons	Window cut-outs, inserts, handles, custom tissue paper and stickers
Proof	Digital proof on your dieline before production

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Options for custom cardboard gift boxes

Paperboard gift boxes

SBS paperboard boxes in tuck-top, lid and base or window styles, ideal for lighter gifts and bright full-color printing on every panel.

Corrugated gift boxes

E-flute corrugated gift boxes that are strong enough to mail, suiting online gift orders, sets and heavier items like candles or ceramics.

Lid and base folding boxes

Two-piece gift boxes made from folding board, offering the classic lift-off lid look while still shipping and storing flat until packing.

Kraft and white board

Natural kraft for a rustic, handmade feel or white board for crisp, modern printing, both printable with your logo and colors.

Window gift boxes

Die-cut windows that show the gift inside, useful for treats, soaps and colorful items displayed on shelves or at a counter.

Inserts and finishing

Paperboard inserts, tissue paper, ribbons and stickers that hold items in place and give a fold-flat box a polished finish.

How it works

Ordering custom cardboard gift boxes

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Request a quote
Tell us the box style, size, quantity and where it ships.
Get pricing and a proof
A specialist confirms options and sends a digital proof of your design.
Approve and print
Nothing goes to press until you approve the proof.
Delivered to your door
Boxes ship to your address in the USA or Canada.

FAQ

Custom Cardboard Gift Boxes: questions answered

Still unsure? Ask a packaging specialist.

What is the difference between cardboard and rigid gift boxes?

Cardboard gift boxes are made from folding paperboard or corrugated board and ship flat. Rigid gift boxes use thick chipboard and arrive set up. Cardboard is lighter and saves storage space, while rigid feels more substantial and premium.

Can cardboard gift boxes be mailed?

Corrugated gift boxes and mailers are strong enough to mail on their own. Thinner paperboard gift boxes are better packed inside a shipper. Tell us how your gifts will travel and we suggest the right board.

Can I get personalized cardboard gift boxes?

Yes. Boxes can be printed with your logo, names or a message, and for orders with many names, a printed sticker or band keeps the main design the same. You approve a digital proof before production.

Do cardboard gift boxes come with lids?

Yes. Lid and base folding boxes give a classic two-piece look, and tuck-top and mailer styles have an attached lid. Choose the style that fits your gift and how you plan to pack it. All styles can be printed with your logo.

How do I get a quote for custom cardboard gift boxes?

Send the item size, box style, board, printing and quantity. A specialist replies with pricing and can suggest inserts or finishing touches, and our design team can help adapt your artwork. You approve a digital proof before production.

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