{"id":1018,"date":"2021-06-07T05:28:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T05:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pack-blog.packola.com\/blog\/?p=1018"},"modified":"2026-11-10T04:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T04:54:39","slug":"how-to-build-the-perfect-promotional-gift-boxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/how-to-build-the-perfect-promotional-gift-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build the Perfect Promotional Gift Boxes"},"content":{"rendered":"<main id='bde-main'><section class=\"bde-section-1018-100 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-101 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>There is a reason why many businesses, big and small, invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/products\/gift-boxes\">promotional gift <\/a>boxes\u2014they\u00a0work!<\/p>\n<p>Part of building a meaningful brand-client relationship is showing customer appreciation. And while there are several ways to elevate your customers\u2019 experience, very few can match the brand recognition and recall impact of a promotional gift box.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-1018-102 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-1018-103 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Lulo_Miami_2_1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Lulo_Miami_2_1024x1024\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Lulo_Miami_2_1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Lulo_Miami_2_1024x1024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Lulo_Miami_2_1024x1024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Lulo_Miami_2_1024x1024-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-1018-116 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-117 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Personalized gift box packaging by jewelry brand Lulo<a href=\"https:\/\/lulomiami.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Miami.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personalized gift boxes make a good marketing strategy great, and that is because customer appreciation relates to a good customer experience, the new marketing battlefield. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/documents\/2857722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gartner<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhen it comes to making a purchase, 64% of people find customer experience more important than price.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On that note, let's get<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to building your perfect promotional gift box!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-1018-104 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-1018-105 bde-heading\">\n1. Highlight Your Brand\u2019s Personality\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-106 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Promotional gift boxes are gift-ready promotional packs that you give out to valued customers.<br \/><br \/>They can be branded gifts to send along with a purchase (think sample kits for new product launches), a welcome pack for new clients, or corporate gift boxes for important celebrations such as the holidays and company anniversaries.<br \/><br \/>That\u2019s right, they are the new and better gift baskets!<br \/><br \/>Every custom gift swag you send out is an opportunity to connect with your audience. But remember, you are not the only one doing it. So, how do you stand out?<br \/><br \/>Think about how your box will reflect your brand\u2019s unique personality and communicate your message effectively. These questions might help you with those details.<br \/><br \/>How do I want my customers to perceive my business? Am I a fun brand? Do I want my products to be the face of luxury? What is my unique selling point? Will this message convey my story?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-1018-118 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-1018-119 bde-heading\">\n2. Set a Budget\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-120 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Custom gift boxes give you cost flexibility. You can go for a small promotional swag box with a single item or go big on your promotional treats. Either way, make sure your preference supports your desired impression of your brand and communicates the aspect of the business that you want to underline.<br \/><br \/>While deciding on the expenses, it helps if you already have an idea of your box\u2019s overall look and appeal, as this will factor into your total printing cost.<br \/><br \/>Take, for instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/boarandleather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boar and Leather<\/a>. Their small box is the perfect size for their custom leather products. To save on printing costs, they kept the boxes plain with a simple yet striking two-tone inside print along with their logo.<\/p>\n<\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-1018-121 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rsz_boar_and_leather_2_1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"boar_and_leather\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rsz_boar_and_leather_2_1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rsz_boar_and_leather_2_1024x1024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rsz_boar_and_leather_2_1024x1024-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-122 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><i>Boar and Leather crafts custom leather goods with timeless designs and quality that lasts.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>As for going big on your promotional merch package, The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theartisticbox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Artistic Box<\/a>\u2019s free art box for a giveaway contest is filled with goodies for the lucky winner\u2019s next art project.<br \/><br \/>Owner Lydia Slaton opted for a bigger size that can hold all the paint materials inside securely. Notice the creative print? It perfectly captures her brand\u2019s personality as an online art box subscription company.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-code-block-1018-123 bde-code-block\">\n\n  <blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCuUIsPg7fE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCuUIsPg7fE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCuUIsPg7fE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Lydia Slaton (@theartisticbox)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-1018-124 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-1018-125 bde-heading\">\n3. Make Your Design Stand Out\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-126 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<div class=\"sms-wgt-text-image overview-content scroll-lazy lazy-loaded\">\n<div class=\"wgt-text-content\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Did you know that 7 in 10 consumers agree that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2018\/05\/04\/1496881\/0\/en\/New-Survey-Unveils-7-in-10-Consumers-Agree-Packaging-Design-Can-Influence-Purchasing-Decisions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">packaging design can influence purchasing decision<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The same joint study by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paperandpackaging.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Paper and Packaging Board<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipsos.com\/en-us\/news-polls\/Most-Americans-Say-That-the-Design-of-a-Products-Packaging-Often-Influences-Their-Purchase-Decisions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">IPSOS<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> also reveals that <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d63% of consumers find paper and cardboard packaging makes a product seem premium or high quality\u201d.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your custom box design and packaging material are vital to building your perfect promotional gift box. But don't let<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that put more pressure on your design process. Instead, use these insights to better understand what your customers expect from you and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0then surprise them with something better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This checklist might help!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weave your story into the design<\/li>\n<li>Incorporate brand colors, fonts, and logo<\/li>\n<li>Maximize packaging design space strategically<\/li>\n<li>Let your personality shine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oh, you know us; we love showing off our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/packola.com\/blogs\/customer-stories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">customers\u2019 custom boxes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to provide examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This gorgeous promotional sample kit is by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creoworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creoworks<\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, artisan makers of custom spaces and products with in-house manufacturing capabilities in wood, steel, and other mixed media.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sms-wgt-text-image overview-content scroll-lazy lazy-loaded\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-1018-127 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rsz_creoworks_1_1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"rsz_creoworks_1_1024x1024\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rsz_creoworks_1_1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rsz_creoworks_1_1024x1024-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rsz_creoworks_1_1024x1024-768x255.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-128 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><i>Creoworks aimed for a museum-quality effect custom box design to showcase their tabletop samples.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The polished look and overall luxurious appeal seamlessly capture their brand as well as the high-end quality of their work. Remember the brand story bit? Check out the box interior design that highlights Creoworks\u2019 company values.<br \/><br \/>In terms of maximizing design space, it\u2019s really up to you. Other brands make use of every inch to communicate value props, a short company bio, contact details, and even promote their social media channels. It makes for an effective use of space when executed strategically and cohesively.<br \/><br \/>Some companies, however, choose a minimalist design approach to create a sense of mystery, which is often characteristic of luxury brands.<br \/><br \/>For seasonal promotional gift boxes, there is, of course, the event and holiday theme (Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's, just to name some) to consider, and your box\u2019s overall look might need to incorporate some popular design elements as well as colors.<br \/><br \/>To that we say, keep your customers; keep it simple, or go all out. You know your community best.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-1018-130 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-1018-131 bde-heading\">\n4. Choose Your Promotional Swag\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-132 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/packola.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Custom box<\/a> design is covered; it is time to move on to your promotional items. What goes inside?<br \/><br \/>The best promotional gifts stand out with captivating storytelling\u2014from the colors that prompt brand recognition to the personalized touches that encourage repeat business. And then there\u2019s the actual swag inside your box that will speak volumes about the quality of your products or services.<br \/><br \/>Curate your items to complement the message you want your clients to receive and the experience you want them to remember you by.<br \/><br \/>If you are sending out your boxes for a special occasion or season, choose items that they can use time and time again. Say, a promotional beach towel during summer or a custom-printed jacket to send out as a holiday gift package for your important clients. The possibilities are endless.<br \/><br \/>If you prefer to keep it classic, one can never go wrong with popular promotional items such as drinkware, T-shirts, desk accessories, and tote bags.<br \/><br \/>Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nourmandlegal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nourmand Legal<\/a>\u2019s promotional welcome gift bundle for their clients and employees to give you inspiration.<\/p>\n<\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-1018-133 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Nourmand_Legal_2_1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Nourmand_Legal_2\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Nourmand_Legal_2_1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Nourmand_Legal_2_1024x1024-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Nourmand_Legal_2_1024x1024-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-134 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><i>Nourmand Legal specializes in handling cases related to personal injury accidents such as auto, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-1018-135 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-1018-136 bde-heading\">\n5. Don't Forget Your Inserts\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-137 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Take your customer\u2019s promotional gift unboxing experience up a notch by topping your marketing swag pack with a thank you note. It can be in the form of a postcard, a greeting card, stickers, or even a calendar.<br \/><br \/>Little additions deliver the final punch that knocks out your competition. The best part? You can customize them to reinforce your branding.<br \/><br \/>One more thing: presentation. Arrange your promotional items like you are telling a story. Create excitement (your eye-catching box design), provide important details (your gift items), and wrap up with your audience looking forward to the next edition (positive experience equals customer retention, aka SALES!).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-1018-140 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-1018-141 bde-heading\">\nA Run-Through on Promotional Gift Swag\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-142 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The business landscape is shifting. With social media and online review sites, consumers have more avenues to share their experiences with a product or business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your client today could be your brand ambassador tomorrow. Take the possibility into consideration when it comes to your promotional gift boxes and even for your branded <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/packola.com\/products\/product-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">product packaging<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When done well, the benefits of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> promotional gift boxes outweigh<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the expenses a dozen times over.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oost product and brand value<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allow customers to connect with your brand in a tangible way<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improve customer experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elevate customer appreciation strategy<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increase social media engagement by way of shoutouts and recommendations<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spur additional interest from brand visibility through shares and tags<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Generate new and repeat sales<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>But how effective are branded promotional gifts?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ppai.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Promotional Products Association International<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (PPAI) has your answer. According to a study by the PPAI, 85% of consumers who received promotional branded gifts decide to do business with the company that sent them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">See? Told you they work. And we do, too!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Packola<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> offers high-quality custom packaging that entrepreneurs can call their own. Whether you run your business online or from a brick-and-mortar establishment, we offer a diverse array of options for your packaging needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-1018-143 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Bright_Spot_Co_1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bright_Spot_Co\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Bright_Spot_Co_1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Bright_Spot_Co_1024x1024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Bright_Spot_Co_1024x1024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Bright_Spot_Co_1024x1024-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-1018-144 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-1018-145 bde-heading toc-ignore\">\nGift Boxes FAQ\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-accordion-1018-146 bde-accordion bde-accordion--bordered-bottom\"><div class=\"bde-accordion__content-wrapper-1018-147 bde-accordion__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"bde-accordion__title-tag\">\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"bde-accordion__button\" id=\"accordion-button-147\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-147\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__title\" >How do I design custom gift boxes?<\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--default\"><\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--active\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"bde-accordion__panel\" id=\"accordion-panel-147\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-147\">\n    <div class=\"bde-accordion__panel-content\">\n        <div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-148 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>We have an Online Design Studio that makes it super easy to add your logo, text, and graphics within minutes. You may also design your boxes using a professional desktop application like Adobe Illustrator\u00ae and send us a complete artwork.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-accordion__content-wrapper-1018-149 bde-accordion__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"bde-accordion__title-tag\">\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"bde-accordion__button\" id=\"accordion-button-149\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-149\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__title\" >Where can I buy custom printed gift boxes?<\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--default\"><\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--active\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"bde-accordion__panel\" id=\"accordion-panel-149\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-149\">\n    <div class=\"bde-accordion__panel-content\">\n        <div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-150 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>You can order them from us. We offer high-quality custom box printing on product boxes, mailer boxes, and shipping boxes. Our products are available in custom dimensions, corrugated and cardstock materials, and full-color printing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-accordion__content-wrapper-1018-151 bde-accordion__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"bde-accordion__title-tag\">\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"bde-accordion__button\" id=\"accordion-button-151\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-151\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__title\" >Is there a minimum order for gift boxes?<\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--default\"><\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--active\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"bde-accordion__panel\" id=\"accordion-panel-151\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-151\">\n    <div class=\"bde-accordion__panel-content\">\n        <div class=\"bde-rich-text-1018-152 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>No. You can simply place an order for a sample box with your own artwork and dimensions. Please set the Quantity to \"1 sample\" on the configuration widget and proceed to order. Most samples ship within three (3) business days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-1018-107 bde-section packola-post-cta\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-1018-108 bde-div\">\n              \n  \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay bde-section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-1018-109 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-1018-110 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/cta-badge.png\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 88px) 100vw, 88px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-1018-111 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Logo.svg\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-div-1018-112 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-1018-113 bde-heading toc-ignore\">\nCustom mailer boxes that make every <span>delivery memorable!<\/span>\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-text-1018-114 bde-text\">\nQuality Packaging. Your Design.\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-button-1018-115 bde-button\">\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link button-atom button-atom--custom bde-button__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/products\/mailer-box\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n\n    \n        <span class=\"button-atom__text\">GET YOUR MAILER BOXES<\/span>\n\n        \n        \n                <\/a>\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><\/main>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a reason why many businesses, big and small, invest in promotional gift boxes \u2013 they work!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":1019,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1018","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-packaging-design"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1018","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1018"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1018\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1747,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1018\/revisions\/1747"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1018"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1018"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packola.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1018"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}