Imagine His Smile and Get Crafty! 8 Must-Try Tricks for the Trending 'Surprise Box' DIY♡

2019.07.27 published

Still Trending♡ Have You Made a "Surprise Box" Yet?

The "Surprise Box," which originated in Korea, is all the rage among young girls.

Every day, amazing surprise boxes filled with incredible mechanisms are posted on Instagram!＊

"I want to create a surprise box for his birthday or special celebration, but it seems quite challenging, and I'm not very crafty or organized... Can I really make one?"

Many people might feel this way and struggle to take action.

But!

Anyone Can Make It with Love♡ Here's How to Create One!

At first glance, making a surprise box might seem difficult, but when you look at each mechanism, you'll find that many can be made surprisingly easily and in a short amount of time.

We'll introduce how to create the base of the surprise box, along with videos on the mechanisms and how to make them!♩

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If you have love for your partner, you can definitely complete it! Why not imagine his surprised and happy face and give it a try?♡

＼First,／ Check the Materials!

Here are the necessary materials (all of which can be found at 100 yen shops):

≪Colored paper, scissors, cutter, glue, double-sided tape, ruler, ribbon, washi tape, etc.≫

Also, don’t forget to prepare photos or illustrations, and stickers that you want to use in the surprise box♩ It's handy to have a lot of smaller-sized items ready!

＼Next,／ Check the Base Creation in 4 Steps!

① Let’s get started with making the base! For the box's foundation, use 3 sheets of colored paper. Cut out 9 square pieces measuring 8cm × 8cm from the bottom sheet to create the main frame.

Then, cut the corners into heart shapes.

② Fold the corners that you cut into heart shapes up (mountain fold), while the other sides should be folded down (valley fold). This will create a box-like shape that is quite exciting!＊

③ Cut the second to last sheet of colored paper into a cross shape measuring 7.8cm × 7.8cm and the third sheet into a cross shape measuring 7.6cm × 7.6cm＊

Of course, you can adjust the sizes according to your preference (it’s recommended to decrease by 2mm each time!).

④ Finally, apply glue only to the middle side and attach the three pieces of colored paper together to complete the base! ♡

If you use a 30cm ruler to ensure the sizes are correct, this part should go smoothly!♩

＼Finally,／ Check How to Make the Lid!

Along with the base, we will also introduce how to make the lid of the gift box◎ Since it won't fit if you use the same dimensions as the main body, make it about 0.5cm to 1cm larger＊

Make cuts in the photo sections and glue them down, and the lid is complete. Once the base of the box is finished, you should naturally get an idea of what the final product will look like! Let’s work hard to create it!

Now, let’s finally introduce the mechanisms of the surprise box and how to make them!＊

*＊Mechanism ① Spiral Heart＊*

Using two sides of the box, when it opens, a heart spreads out in a "spiral heart" design! ♡

It may seem difficult because it's a three-dimensional mechanism, but all you need to do is cut the paper into heart shapes and stick them on, so it can be easily DIYed in 3-5 minutes.

You can find the tutorial here. This mechanism, filled with love, is sure to make him happy!♡

*＊Mechanism ② Ferris Wheel＊*

A "Ferris Wheel" mechanism that can only be described as amazing! You can actually make it spin. How do you make it??

Here’s the tutorial video＊ Prepare four colors of colored paper, as well as sewing needles and thread. This may be one of the more challenging mechanisms among many! However, the sense of accomplishment when you complete it will surely be tremendous, and he will be surprised and praise your effort!♩

*＊Mechanism ③ Mailbox＊*

"Mailbox" is also one of the popular mechanisms. It's a fun idea where mini letters are connected with red thread, and when you pull the string, love letters come tumbling out of the mailbox!＊

Here’s an easy-to-understand tutorial video♡ Decorate the back of the letters with a short message or photos of you and him or a purikura!

*＊Mechanism ④ Moving Photo＊*

When watching the videos of the surprise box, you can see a photo moving closer together or further apart with a finger. This is definitely a cute mechanism that you will want to include when making a surprise box!＊

The tutorial showcases making it with balls, but you can switch it up to use photos of the two of you and change the movement direction, so you can transform it into an even more fun mechanism with your creativity!♡

*＊Mechanism ⑤ SNS Icon＊*

The classic "SNS Icon" for surprise boxes＊ Create icons of the apps you usually connect with your partner and hide messages that made you happy in the past inside!♩

*＊Mechanism ⑥ Expandable Photo＊*

The expandable photo is one of the mechanisms that allows you to attach many photos on just one side of the surprise box, making it popular among girls! ♡

The way to make it is simple; just cut colored paper into long strips, fold them at equal intervals, and stick the photos on.

However, one thing to take note of is that if you simply fold the long strip of colored paper, it tends to stretch out freely, so make it look like a gift box to keep it compact. Adding a ribbon on it makes it cute!＊

*＊Mechanism ⑦ Love Letter＊*

DIY a simple love letter by cutting and gluing white colored paper into an envelope shape. Place a letter addressed to him inside and have him read it last.

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*＊Mechanism ⑧ Instructions Manual＊*

The "Instructions Manual" gained popularity from Kana Nishino's song♩ It's also trendy to read the bride's manual during wedding festivities.

Though it might be embarrassing to write your own instruction manual, it’s a great opportunity to create one so he will cherish you even more!＊

Here’s a video showing how to make a mini book◎ A mini-sized booklet has a heartwarming cuteness.

*＊Mechanism ⑨ Camera＊*

You can also create a camera using black and white colored paper and incorporate it into one side of the surprise box♩

Make it so that things can be placed inside from the top, and insert photos styled like film rolls for a retro cute effect.

*＊Mechanism ⑩ Hearts＊*

A bunch of small-sized hearts clustered together is a dazzling mechanism that you’d want to incorporate into a prominent part! ♡

Inside, you can include small photos or message cards tied together with string.

You can find the tutorial video here. You’ll need patience as you’ll be sticking small hearts one by one onto a heart-shaped base, but the cuteness of the completed product will be incredible!♩

*＊Mechanism ⑪ Flip Photo＊*

Flip photos are also one of the classic mechanisms of surprise boxes. When you pull, the photos flip over one after another!＊

DIY with colorful colored paper will make it look stylish and vibrant!♩

Let’s DIY a Surprise Box Filled with Love and Surprises!♡

We introduced how to make the base and mechanisms of the surprise box.

Besides what we shared this time, there are plenty of other ideas for surprise box mechanisms out there! ♡

Try searching for "#surprisebox" or "#giftbox" on Instagram to check out everyone's creations! ♡

Making a surprise box involves a lot of detailed work, but with love for your partner, even those who are not crafty or busy brides can definitely complete it! ♡

Of course, it's also perfect for presents for friends! Be sure to try your hand at DIYing a surprise box!＊*

Let's Gather Materials Right Away＊！

➡ If you're not good at DIY, you can buy cute surprise box templates online! ♩

➡︎ Here are 50 colors of colored paper＊

➡︎ Here’s the washi tape＊