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Diy Cake Boxes

DIY cake boxes are a great way to save money and add a personal touch to your baked goods. With just a few simple materials, you can create unique and customized packaging for your cakes. Follow our step-by-step guide to make your own cake box, and get creative with decorations to make it truly unique.

If you’re a baker, you know that presentation is everything. The way your cakes look can be just as important as the way they taste. That’s why it’s important to have the right packaging to showcase your creations. However, buying pre-made cake boxes can be expensive, and they might not fit the specific dimensions of your cakes. That’s where DIY cake boxes come in. In this article, we’ll show you how to create your own unique packaging for your cakes.

Measure Your Cake

Before you start creating your cake box, you’ll need to measure your cake. Measure the height, width, and length of your cake. Make sure to add an extra inch to each measurement to allow for space in the box.

Create a Template

Using your measurements, create a template for your cake box on a piece of cardstock paper. Draw out the shape of the box, making sure to include flaps for the lid and bottom. Cut out the template using scissors.

Fold and Glue

Fold the flaps of the lid and bottom of the box along the lines you drew. Apply glue to the flaps and attach them to the sides of the box.

Decorate

Now that your box is assembled, it’s time to decorate it. You can use stickers, ribbon, or even draw on the box with markers or paint. Get creative and make your box unique to your brand.

Store Your Cake

Once your box is decorated, it’s ready to use. Simply place your cake inside and secure the lid with tape or a ribbon.

Specifications

Box StyleDiy Cake Boxes
Dimension (L+W+H)All Custom Sizes & Shapes
QuantitiesNo Minimum Order Required
Paper Stock10pt to 28pt (60lb to 400lb) Eco-Friendly Kraft, E-flute Corrugated, Bux Board, Cardstock
PrintingNo Printing, CMYK, CMYK + 1 PMS color, CMYK + 2 PMS colors
FinishingGloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing, Foiling
Add-on optionsDie Cut Inserts, Window, Ribbons, Handle, Hang Tabs
Additional Options(Free Shipping, Free 3D Mock-Ups, Low MOQs, Wholesale Prices, Fast Turnaround)
ProofFlat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request)
Turnaround4 – 8 Business Days, RUSH
Stock Options14pt, 16pt, 18pt & 24pt SBS Paperboard C1S/C2S, A to E-flute Corrugated, Kraft

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    Diy Cake Boxes

    DIY cake boxes are a great way to save money and add a personal touch to your baked goods. With just a few simple materials, you can create unique and customized packaging for your cakes. Follow our step-by-step guide to make your own cake box, and get creative with decorations to make it truly unique.

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    Free Design Support

      If you’re a baker, you know that presentation is everything. The way your cakes look can be just as important as the way they taste. That’s why it’s important to have the right packaging to showcase your creations. However, buying pre-made cake boxes can be expensive, and they might not fit the specific dimensions of your cakes. That’s where DIY cake boxes come in. In this article, we’ll show you how to create your own unique packaging for your cakes.

      Measure Your Cake

      Before you start creating your cake box, you’ll need to measure your cake. Measure the height, width, and length of your cake. Make sure to add an extra inch to each measurement to allow for space in the box.

      Create a Template

      Using your measurements, create a template for your cake box on a piece of cardstock paper. Draw out the shape of the box, making sure to include flaps for the lid and bottom. Cut out the template using scissors.

      Fold and Glue

      Fold the flaps of the lid and bottom of the box along the lines you drew. Apply glue to the flaps and attach them to the sides of the box.

      Decorate

      Now that your box is assembled, it’s time to decorate it. You can use stickers, ribbon, or even draw on the box with markers or paint. Get creative and make your box unique to your brand.

      Store Your Cake

      Once your box is decorated, it’s ready to use. Simply place your cake inside and secure the lid with tape or a ribbon.

      Specifications

      Box StyleDiy Cake Boxes
      Dimension (L+W+H)All Custom Sizes & Shapes
      QuantitiesNo Minimum Order Required
      Paper Stock10pt to 28pt (60lb to 400lb) Eco-Friendly Kraft, E-flute Corrugated, Bux Board, Cardstock
      PrintingNo Printing, CMYK, CMYK + 1 PMS color, CMYK + 2 PMS colors
      FinishingGloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing, Foiling
      Add-on optionsDie Cut Inserts, Window, Ribbons, Handle, Hang Tabs
      Additional Options(Free Shipping, Free 3D Mock-Ups, Low MOQs, Wholesale Prices, Fast Turnaround)
      ProofFlat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request)
      Turnaround4 – 8 Business Days, RUSH
      Stock Options14pt, 16pt, 18pt & 24pt SBS Paperboard C1S/C2S, A to E-flute Corrugated, Kraft

      Frequently Asked Questions

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