How to Make an Inexpensive Gift Box

Got a friend's birthday coming up? Forgot to buy a box, can't let the gift be cooler than the box? Can't afford a box?

1. 

    Gather the materials listed in the Things You'll Need section.
   Gather the materials listed in the Things You'll Need section.
2. 

    Open up the box and cut along one side of it.
   Open up the box and cut along one side of it.
3. 

    Cut off the two little flaps.
   Cut off the two little flaps.
4. 

    Tape the box closed, leaving only the top (technically the side of the box) open.
   Tape the box closed, leaving only the top (technically the side of the box) open.
5. 

    Add the gift, tape the top closed, and wrap!.
   Add the gift, tape the top closed, and wrap!

• A clean, empty cardboard box (any kind of box that once held food - Fruit cereal, granola bars, fruit snacks, etc.)
• A pair of scissors
• Tape