DIY Scalloped Window Gift Box | Elegant Handmade Gift Idea (Video)

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Elegant scalloped window gift box featuring floral accents, shimmer details, and Artisan Sketch designer paper

There’s something extra special about giving a handmade gift that feels thoughtful, polished, and personal.

Today’s project features a beautiful scalloped window gift box created with the Scalloped Blooms bundle and Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper (DSP). The layered florals, soft shimmer details, and coordinating papers come together to create a project that looks elegant while still being very approachable to recreate at home.

One of my favorite things about projects like this is how the small design details do so much of the work for you. The combination of layered paper, soft coloring, dimension, ribbon, and shimmer instantly creates a polished look without requiring overly complicated techniques.

If you’ve ever wanted your handmade gifts to feel more meaningful and memorable without spending hours figuring everything out, this is a wonderful project to try.

The scalloped window detail adds such a fun interactive element while also giving the recipient a little peek inside the project. I also love how adding coordinating designer paper around the sides and top of the box helps the entire project feel cohesive and complete.

Projects like this are also a great reminder that you do not need complicated techniques to create something beautiful. Sometimes thoughtful layering, color coordination, and a few special details are all it takes to create a project that feels truly special.

Handmade scalloped window gift box opened to reveal decorative interior details and floral accents

For the floral focal point, I used images from the Artisan Sketch Designer Series Paper and colored them with the new In Color Stampin’ Blends markers along with a touch of shimmer from one of the Shimmer Brushes. The soft coloring paired with the bold black outlines creates beautiful contrast and helps the flowers stand out against the darker layers.

The shimmer adds just enough sparkle to catch the light without overwhelming the design.

One of my favorite parts of this project is that the box is designed to hold coordinating mini note cards, making the entire gift feel even more thoughtful and complete.

I’ll actually be sharing the coordinating note cards during my online workshop this Friday.

So if you love projects that feel polished, coordinated, and giftable, you are definitely going to want to see the full set come together.

Close-up of scalloped window gift box featuring layered floral focal point and shimmer accents

This type of project is perfect for birthdays, thank-you gifts, encouragement gifts, teacher gifts, or simply brightening someone’s day with something handmade.

And because the overall design is easy to customize, you could easily recreate this idea using different papers, sentiments, and color combinations from your own supplies.

Project Layers (Imperial):

(2) 3-3/8” x 3-3/8” DSP
(4) 3-3/8” x 7/8” DSP
1-7/8” x 1” Basic White CS
2-1/2” x 1-1/2” Basic Black CS- die cut
Scrap DSP-fussy cut
Approx. 3-1/2” Ribbon

I have created a printable recipe with the complete supply list and cut dimensions for you. Simply click the button below to access the printable file.

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Ready to see the project come together step-by-step?
Watch the full video tutorial below where I’ll show you exactly how to create the scalloped window gift box along with all the layering and assembly details.

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Did this project spark ideas for your own handmade gifts? I’d love to hear how you would customize a project like this using your own favorite papers and colors.

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