If you’re not in the mood to cook tonight, I have just the thing you need! …Okay, maybe my solution won’t actually quiet your rumbling stomach, but it may curb your crafting appetite. Satiate your creative palate with my new, super cute sushi box papercraft!
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Okay, I know I’m always talking about how much I love the way my designs come together after I’ve assembled them and taken photographs, but I love this one a little extra! I mean, just look at those cute little sushi faces!! And the fact that each piece of sushi holds its own secret surprise inside—so much fun.
Watch a short video of me putting this project together on Instagram.
Sushi Box Papercraft
Materials
- Cardstock
- Precision Craft Glue or a Glue Stick
- Bone Folder optional
- A Cutting Machine or X-ACTO knife
- My Free Template
Instructions
- Use your cutting machine or X-ACTO knife, along with my template, to cut out all of your sushi box pieces.Note: If you are using the SVG files that includes the score lines, don’t forget to set them as such in Cricut Design Space and attach them to their shapes before sending them through your cutting machine. I used a lime green color to mark the score lines, so hopefully that helps! If you’re having trouble with the score lines, check out this video.
Assembling the Main Box
- Start by layering your 5 decorative panels on the outside of your shushi box. Then, fold along the score lines and glue the tabs to the interior of the sides.Next, take your two interior wall rectangles and glue them together (but don’t add any glue to the tabs yet). Flare the tabs outward and glue the wall to the center of the box (3⅛” in from the sides).
Assembling the Mini Sushi Boxes
- Take one of your black, miniature sushi box pieces and fold along all of the score lines. Attach the tab on the opposite end of the box to connect the sides.Then, fold the four bottom flaps inward, starting with the largest piece first, then the two angled sides, and finishing by tucking in the little flap on the triangular side—no glue needed.For the top, fold the little rectangular side inward and use the slit in the middle to allow the top flap to close.Repeat the process with the rest of the boxes.
- Layer the pieces of your sushi together like so, and draw on some cute little faces.Attach the three larger pieces of sushi to the rectangular boxes and attach the six smaller pieces of sushi to the square boxes.Fill your little boxes with goodies, arrange the sushi nicely inside your main box, and you’ve got yourself an extra special, totally unique gift!
Notes
View the full-size tutorial photos below.
Supplies
- Cardstock
- Precision Craft Glue or a Glue Stick
- Bone Folder (optional)
- A Cutting Machine or X-ACTO knife
- My Free Template
How to Make It
1. Use your cutting machine or X-ACTO knife, along with my template, to cut out all of your sushi box pieces.
Note: If you are using the SVG files that includes the score lines, don’t forget to set them as such in Cricut Design Space and attach them to their shapes before sending them through your cutting machine. I used a lime green color to mark the score lines, so hopefully that helps! If you’re having trouble with the score lines, check out this video.
Assembling the Main Box
2. Start by layering your 5 decorative panels on the outside of your shushi box. Then, fold along the score lines and glue the tabs to the interior of the sides.
Next, take your two interior wall rectangles and glue them together (but don’t add any glue to the tabs yet). Flare the tabs outward and glue the wall to the center of the box (3⅛” in from the sides).
Assembling the Mini Sushi Boxes
3. Take one of your black, miniature sushi box pieces and fold along all of the score lines. Attach the tab on the opposite end of the box to connect the sides.
Then, fold the four bottom flaps inward, starting with the largest piece first, then the two angled sides, and finishing by tucking in the little flap on the triangular side—no glue needed.
For the top, fold the little rectangular side inward and use the slit in the middle to allow the top flap to close.
Repeat the process with the rest of the boxes.
4. Layer the pieces of your sushi together like so, and draw on some cute little faces.
Attach the three larger pieces of sushi to the rectangular boxes and attach the six smaller pieces of sushi to the square boxes.
Fill your little boxes with goodies, arrange the sushi nicely inside your main box, and you’ve got yourself an extra special, totally unique gift!
If you have a sushi fan in your life, then this project is calling your name! It’s adorable, it doesn’t require that many supplies, and it’s pretty easy to make too. And just think of all the fun, itty bitty treats and trinkets that you could gift within those little sushi boxes. I can’t speak for everyone, but I know I would be over the moon if I received a gift box like this!
I use Adobe Illustrator for all my designs, and a Cricut Maker to bring my creations to life. For tips on creating fun paper cuts like this one, see the FAQ section on my website. Also, be sure to check out the other fun freebies available on my blog!
Enjoy making this sushi box for yourself or for a friend! And, as always, be sure to share your finished results with me on Instagram.
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Mandee is a professional graphic designer, amateur bird watcher, and rollercoaster enthusiast. She is a wife to hardworking high school teacher and mommy to three adorable little humans. She fell in love with graphic design when she started working on a comedy website with a guy she met her freshman year of college. Design wasn’t the only thing she fell in love with, and they were married a year and a half later. She created Designs By Miss Mandee to be a place where she could merge her passion for design with her lifelong love of crafting. 4 Comments on Sushi Box – Mini Paper Gift Boxes
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Regina Muschter
July 13, 2023 at 1:44 am (1 year ago)Dankeschön für die tolle Datei.
Mandee
July 13, 2023 at 9:41 am (1 year ago)You are very welcome! I’m glad you like it. 😊
marianne wrenn
July 18, 2023 at 8:50 pm (1 year ago)so adorable love the sushi boxes my daughter is a sushi fanatic i need to make this for her for christmas she still loves advent calendars as a teenager its hard to find ones for older kids and i think this will make an awesome daily surprise for the days up to christmas.
Mandee
July 20, 2023 at 12:19 pm (1 year ago)Yes, this will be a perfect advent gift box! I’m glad you can put it to good use. I hope your daughter likes it! ☺️