Graduation Cap Gift Box

With the end of the academic year fast approaching, this adorable little gift box can be made quickly and easily to celebrate a forthcoming graduation.

You can choose to make the traditional black cap and tassel, or any variation of colours. 

To make one, you will need:

* Graduation Cap Gift Box template (PDF and SVG available)

* Computer and printer to print the PDF template and instructions

* Digital cutting machine (I have only tested this on my Cricut machines)

* Double sided cardstock (220-250gsm recommended)

* Double sided paper (90gsm recommended)

* Craft glue / PVA

If you are not using a cutting machine, you will also need:

* Craft knife / scissors

* Scoring tool

* Ruler

Watch my video tutorial showing how to assemble the box, or follow the instructions below.

Once all of the pieces are cut out and folded, apply glue to the long, side tab on the base piece and attach it to the other side.

Then glue each of the remaining five tabs to the inside of the base.

Glue the hexagon to the inside to cover the tabs.

For the lid, glue the side tab to the other side, then glue the remaining five tabs to the outside of the top.

For the tassel, start rolling the fringed piece from one end. I used a pair of narrow tweezers to start mine off, but you could use a cocktail stick or a quilling tool.

TIP: Before you reach the other end, apply a little glue and attach one end of the long strip to it. Continue to roll the fringed piece to the end.

Feed the other end of the long strip through the little hole in the square piece, and secure it with a little glue. The tassel should hang freely, so take care when positioning the strip.

TIP: As an alternative to paper, you could try using a more traditional cord tassel. Just cut the ends to the desired length, then glue them to the top of the square.

Glue the little circle to the top of the square to cover the hole.

Apply glue to the top of the hexagonal lid and secure it to the underside of the square. This will hide the tabs on the hexagonal lid and the end of the tassel strip on the square.

TIP: Line the square up so that the tassel hangs over the right side, and with one flat hexagonal side facing the front.

Now, what to fill it with? Sweets? Small treats? Or how about a congratulatory message rolled up and disguised as a diploma!