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Box of Sunshine Gift Idea

Home » Crafts » Cricut » Box of Sunshine Gift Idea

Published April 6, 2021 Last Updated April 6, 2021 / By Jessica 3 Comments

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Everyone will love this box of sunshine gift idea! The perfect way to brighten up someone’s day, or celebrate a holiday, birthday or special occasion. This post is sponsored by Cricut but all thoughts and ideas are 100% my own. 

close up image of a "box of sunshine" gift idea on a white countertopEveryone needs a box of sunshine in their life from time to time am I right?! I had so much fun using my Cricut Maker to create the tags and vinyl for this fun, bright and easy gift box idea! I think it would be equally cute in a jar, basket or gift bag. 

If you love easy, meaningful gift ideas you’ll also want to check out our treat filled slippers gift idea or our brownie mix mason jar gift! 

Box of Sunshine

I first got the idea for this easy box of sunshine gift years ago when our friend and contributor Kelly shared this sunshine in a jar post on the blog. I loved how bright and happy it was, and have always wanted to make one for someone I love. 

box that has "you are my sunshine" on the blue inside of the lidIt feels so good to finally have done it, and it was easier than I thought it would be! You ready for the tutorial? 

How to Make a Box of Sunshine Gift

Here is everything you need to know about making your own box of sunshine using a Cricut machine. I already want to make a few more to have on hand for a rainy day. 

box that says you are my sunshine full of yellow gifts

close up image of a "box of sunshine" gift idea on a white countertop

Box of Sunshine Gift Idea

Everyone will love this box of sunshine gift idea! The perfect way to brighten up someone's day, or celebrate a holiday, birthday or special occasion. 
5 from 2 votes
Print Pin Rate
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Makes: 1 Box
Author: Pretty Providence
Cost: $50

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Equipment

  • Cricut Maker

Materials

  • 1 Sheet Cardstock
  • 1 Gold Pen
  • 1 Sheet Gold Vinyl
  • Twine or Ribbon
  • Transfer Tape
  • Scissors
  • Weeding Tool
  • Scraper Tool
  • 1 Box
  • Yellow Frame
  • Yellow Earrings
  • M&M's
  • Starbursts
  • Yellow Journal
  • Yellow Candle
  • Yellow Dish Towel

Instructions

  • Open our design space file for the box of sunshine gift and click the green make it button. Make sure you select the correct material size, mine was 8.5x11 cardstock. Load your mat, click the button for fast mode, and press go. The computer will notify you when it is time to switch tools.
  • Watch as your Cricut writes and cuts out your tags. Peel away the excess cardstock and gently use your scraper tool to remove tags from mat.
    Step by step photos of how to make DIY tags with a Cricut machine
  • Meanwhile your machine will be cutting out your gold vinyl decals. Once they are finished cutting carefully weed your designs and apply them to transfer tape. Then, carefully position your vinyl where you want it on your box and press down. Slowly remove transfer tape.
  • Now your box is ready to load! Tie your tags onto your various gift items and arrange them in your box.
    photos of assembling a box of sunshine in a collage

Notes

I like to use a light grip mat when working with card stock. 
Did you make this?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

blue rainbow box that has bright yellow gifts inside with cute custom tagsIt’s too cute, right? 

Box of Sunshine Ideas

If you are anything like me you are going to want to know EXACTLY what is in my box, so I’m gonna break it down for you right here, including links when I have them to make putting your own box together as easy as possible. 

a bunch of yellow gift ideas arrayed on a granite countertop

Here is what is in my box:

  • Nail Polish
  • Journal
  • Dangly Earrings
  • Mini Starbursts
  • Picture Frame
  • Yellow Hand Towel
  • Candle
  • M&M’s
  • Cutie Mailer Box

yellow gift items with handmade tags

I tried to make some of my tags pretty general so they could work for other items you might find as well, and of course you can always customize your own! 

close up of yellow gifts with diy tags in a box

What do you think? Are you ready to spread a little sunshine? 

closed little box of sunshine rainbow colored on a white counter

Happy gifting friends! 

xo,

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  1. Melissa

    April 08, 2021 at 6:01 pm

    Obsessed with this! What a great little pick me up. Cricuts are the BEST

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  2. Pam

    April 06, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    5 stars
    This idea is too dang cute! I am going to get stuff on hand to make them whenever needed! Thank you!

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  3. Anna

    April 06, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    As a gift giver this is such a cute idea I can’t wait to put together for my neighbor I’m trying to reach out to. Thank you!

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