Cookie Gift Box Craft
Mother’s Day is a sweet time to make something special by hand. This Cookie Gift Box Craft is an easy paper project kids can make and fill with homemade or store-bought cookies for Mom, Grandma, or another special grown-up. It is simple to assemble, fun to decorate, and makes a thoughtful handmade gift.
This is a great choice for classroom activities, holiday crafts, or easy crafts for kids at home.
Fun Facts
The word cookie comes from the Dutch word koekje, which means “little cake.”
The word biscuit comes from the Latin phrase bis coctum, which means “twice baked.”
Cookies were once used as small test cakes to check oven temperature before baking larger desserts.
Supplies
- White cardstock
- Scissors
- Glue
- Tissue paper
- Gemstones or stick-on gems, optional
- Cookies
- Cookie Gift Box printable template
Instructions
- Print the Cookie Gift Box template on white cardstock.
- Cut out the box shape along the solid lines.
- Fold along the dotted lines to form the box.
- Glue the tabs into place and let the box dry completely.
- Decorate the outside with gemstones if you want to add a little sparkle.
- Line the inside with tissue paper.
- Add Mom’s favorite cookies and the gift box is ready to give.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Print the Cookie Gift Box template on cardstock for best results. Click on the pattern to open it in a new window to print.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This craft works well as a simple Mother’s Day classroom activity and can also be tied into writing practice. Have children write a short note to place inside the box, such as “Reasons I Love My Mom” or “A Special Message for You.” Teachers can also use this project to talk about following directions, folding shapes into 3D forms, and giving handmade gifts with kindness.
Supplies
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Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
