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?
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Steps
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Gather the materials listed in the Things You'll Need section.
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Open up the box and cut along one side of it.
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Cut off the two little flaps.
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Tape the box closed, leaving only the top (technically the side of the box) open.
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Add the gift, tape the top closed, and wrap!.
Things You'll Need
- 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