Essentials Kit in a Box

In this post, I’m sharing an updated version of my Essentials Kit in a Box! This is a great appreciation gift for teachers, nurses, first responders – anyone who goes above & beyond and deserves a treat! This version is sized to fit a hand cream, hand sanitizer, and a treat or tea light – and you can even attached a gift card to the lid to make it extra special!

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This is such a fun box to create! I modeled this one after a Paper Pumpkin box and it’s inspired by Debbie Crowley’s Gratitude Gift Box and “Pixie-fied” by me! I shared my first Essentials Kit in a Box back in 2019, so this is my updated version!

Here’s what the inside looks like filled with goodies:

In the Turtles Bites section, you could swap it out for a Mini Ghirardelli Square or a tea light (if you’re worried about fragrances mixing with your chocolate). Here are the measurements of the 3 cubbies:

Here’s another look at the Essentials Kit in a Box:

Without further ado, here’s my livestream replay:

Here’s the template for reference (not to scale):

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful & blessed day!


PROJECT MEASUREMENTS:

  • Finished Size – 4-5/8″H x 3-1/4″W x 1″D
  • Cardstock (Box) – 8-5/8″ x 9-1/2″ (or 8-3/8″ x 9-1/2″ if using 8-1/2″ x 11″ cardstock)
    • Score along the 8-5/8″ side at 1″ and 2″ from each side (For 8-3/8″: 7/8″ and 1-7/8″)
    • Score along the 9-1/2″ side at 1″ and 4-1/4″ from each side
  • Insert #1 – 4-1/2″ x 4-7/8″ – score along the 4-7/8″ side at 1-1/2″, 2-3/8″, and 3-1/4″
  • Insert #2 – 1-5/8″ x 6-1/4″ – score along the 6-1/4″ side at 2-3/4″, 3-5/8″, and 4-1/2″
  • Lid Layer #1 – 3-1/8″ x 4-1/2″
  • Lid Layer #2 – 3″ x 4-3/8″

PROJECT SUPPLIES:


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13 thoughts on “Essentials Kit in a Box”

  1. Wow Julie! I love everything you do. Always so darling. You are such a ray of sunshine and always make me smile. What a sweet talented person you are. Thx for sharing your talents with us!

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  2. I made 15 of these for friend gifts this month. Your directions are so good and thorough, which makes it fun! Thanks! They turned out really cute!

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  3. Hi Julie,

    I started watching your YouTube videos live about a year ago. I’m a hobby Stampin’Up demonstrator ( 2 years) and I look forward to your projects. I live in Manitoba, Canada. May sound weird but you come on just as I’m getting home from my Wednesday shift, as I sit down to have dinner, late… 8:30ish, you are what I’m watching. I really appreciate how you demonstrate, I love your 3D projects and your matching cards. I’m a fan of your “Bath and body works” projects and your gift card holders. I do, as others print your project sheets and keep them in a binder. To sum it up… I admire your talent for paper crafting and look forward to having dinner with you on Wednesday’s, lol. Thank you for inspiring me and thank you for your time. Have a wonderful Christmas holiday.

    Sonja

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  4. Love your 3D projects Julie. This essentials box is one of my favorites. I’ve lost count of how many I’ve made and given away. Recipients love them.

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  5. I especially love the compartments in this box. The receivers will be so impressed! Thanks also for the template. Another one for my binder.

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  6. Thank you Paper Pixie for your creative ideas and sharing with us!
    I love this soo much!
    And even better for me as I forget to get gifts. I can have these ready to go and still feel I have something to contribute.
    Thank you!

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