DIY Triangle Box - Easy Paper Favor Box Tutorial

Looking for a quick and creative way to package a small gift? This triangle box tutorial will show you how easy it is to make an adorable DIY favor box in just minutes. All you need is decorative paper and a ribbon! Fill your handmade box with candy, jewelry, or any small treat to create the perfect party favor, holiday gift, or thoughtful surprise for a friend.

A hand holding up a triangle gift box made with instructions from Skip to My Lou. — DIY triangle box made from decorative paper and ribbon – an easy handmade favor box tutorial perfect for small treats.

Related: This easy favor box crafts a candy-shaped surprise—check out the origami candy box for another fun idea!

Triangle Box Supplies

Decorative cardstock
Hole PunchPunch
Ribbon
Scissors

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Need a quick way to dress up a little gift? This triangle pyramid favor box tutorial is so easy—just a few folds, a piece of ribbon, and you’ve got the cutest little package. It’s perfect for holding candy, jewelry, or any small treat. I love how these make sweet party favors, holiday gifts, or even a “just because” surprise for a friend.

How to Make a Triangle Box

Step 1: Start with a large square piece of decorative paper and flip it over. Now, fold it into a triangle from the bottom right to the top left, passing through the middle.

Two hands holding a square piece of decorative paper. — Take a square piece of decorative paper.

Two hands folding the decorative paper into a triangle after flipping it over. — After flipping, fold the paper into a triangle.

Step 2: Now fold into a smaller triangle from the bottom towards the top. Fold into an even smaller triangle by folding the paper from left to right.

Two hands folding the larger triangle into a smaller one from the bottom to the top. — Folding from the bottom to the top, form a smaller triangle.

Two hands folding the bigger triangle into a smaller one by folding the paper from left to right. — Fold into a smaller triangle by folding from left to right.

Step 3: Unfold the paper. Now using the folds already made, shape it like a kite shape. If you aren’t sure, the video shows clearly how to do this.

Two hands unfolding the paper. — Unfold.

Two hands refolding the paper into a kite shape. — Refold into a kite shape.

Step 4: Turn the paper 180 degrees and, from the right, fold the top right flap towards the center. Do the same with the top left flap. Now fold the bottom triangle upwards to the point as shown in the second image below.

Two hands folding the bottom triangle upwards. — Fold the bottom triangle upwards.

Step 5: Unfold all the folds made in Step 4 and flip the paper over to the other side. Make exactly the same folds you made in Step 4.

Two hands turning the paper over 180 degrees. — Flip the paper over.

Two hands making the same folds once the paper has been flipped over. — Make the same three folds again.

Step 6: Unfold the paper fully, once again. Using a punch, make a hole in each of the four points.

Two hands using a punch to make a hole in each of the four points. — Use a punch to make a hole in each of the four points.

Step 7: Take a piece of green ribbon and thread it through all the holes you’ve just punched.

Two hands threading a green ribbon through the holes that have been punched. — Thread a green ribbon through the holes.

Step 8: Fill the box with treats and secure the ribbon to close it up.

Two hands pulling the ribbon to secure the box. — Pull the ribbon to close the box.

Two hands cutting off the excess ribbon. — Tie the ribbon and cut off the excess.

Your triangle box is complete!

Two hands holding a completed triangle box. — How to make a paper triangle pyramid box – simple DIY packaging for candy, jewelry, and small gifts for birthdays or holidays.

That’s all there is to it! In just a few minutes, you can turn a simple piece of paper into the sweetest little gift box. Fill it with something fun, tie it up with a bow, and you’ve got a thoughtful favor ready to share. I can’t wait to see how you use these triangle boxes—whether it’s for birthdays, holidays, or just a little pick-me-up for a friend!

More DIY Favor Boxes You’ll Love

If you’re looking for more ideas like this, here are some of the most popular posts on Skip to My Lou you won’t want to miss:

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Printable Pillow Box – A handy printable template for boxed treats that pairs nicely with cupcake wrappers.

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