How to Make a Graduation Cap Gift Box with Free Templates
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Do you know someone who is graduating? Maybe someone in your family like your kids, grandchild, or even a close friend? Today I am sharing a DIY graduation cap box tutorial that is perfect for gifting cash or candy to a new graduate.
Cut out these grad cap gift boxes using a Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore using the SVG files. Likewise, you can use your printer with printable PDF files. These graduation cap gift box templates are FREE for you to enjoy!
If you are searching for more graduation craft ideas be sure to check out How To Decorate Your Graduation Cap With Paper Flowers and Iron-On Vinyl here!
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DIY Graduation Cap Gift Box
I’ve recently fallen in love with Cricut Party Foil and decided to create the cap’s tassel with a touch of sparkle. You can create these gift boxes in an array of colors, which of course, I had to demonstrate both a traditional black graduation cap and some playful hues as well.
Below are the supplies you will need/want to create your own graduation cap gift boxes.
Supplies
- Cardstock paper
- Party foil by Cricut
- Gold Brads
- Tombow scrapbooking tape
- Hot glue gun
- Embroidery thread
- Cricut Maker/Cricut Explore or Printer
- Scoring wheel or scoring stylus if using a Cricut machine
- Grad cap box templates – I’m sharing these templates in SVG and PDF format for free with my community. Find these free templates by signing up via the form below.
Download the free graduation cap gift box template
Download these free templates by signing up via the form below. If you are already a member, then login right here and find the grad cap by searching the keyword “graduation” at the top of the Vault or design #85.
DIY Paper Graduation Cap Gift Box – Video Tutorial
As I said, you can cut the grad cap boxes with scissors or your Cricut machine. If you use your Cricut machine, then be sure to use either the scoring wheel or the scoring stylus, so your folds are precise.
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Set up the Graduation Box Template in Design Space
When you bring the template into Design Space, change the black lines on top of the solid template to a scoreline, then Attach the scoreline to the solid template.
Printing the Graduation Box Template
For those who wish to cut by hand, you can easily print the PDF file and follow the instructions included with your freebie to glue and fold the grad cap box.
These gift boxes are super fun and an adorable way to gift money or candy to a new graduate!
How would you use these boxes? Tell me in the comments!
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These are so fun! Thanks for the free download – I am using them for my kindergarten’s graduation party.
Could you please tell me what the dimensions are for the graduation hats? Thank you! You can email me.
My grad hats ended up being about 4-4.5 inches once made. The SVG download will load them at that size. 🙂
I had printed out the templates on my computer for the graduation boxes and they are not the 4 inch size. I have also tried to get back into your site and it keeps wanting me to put my password in again and again. Could you email me the link so I can print the patterns off again. Like I said, they don’t print off at 4 inches. Thank you!
Hi I am new to all this. I just signed up as a member and was wondering how to get the graduation hat box template as I can’t seem to find it. May I please ask for help. Thank you.
Kind regards
Kemy
Hi Kemy! Sure! Here is the direct link when you are signed in or search design #85 https://members.abbikirstencollections.com/crafts/graduation-cap-gift-box-design-85
Is there any way to make this a bigger size, (big enough to hold cards, ie. a card box)?
Yes, you can scale them larger in Design Space. If you want them to be super big you may need to opt for a 12 x 12 inch mat. 🙂
that’s amazing