Open Gift Box SVG

About this design

What could be inside? This gift box has its lid flipped open, tilted up and back, and little stars are bursting out into the air above it. The inside of the lid is dotted with stars too, which show gold in the layered version. The box itself is plain and sturdy, so all the magic comes from the stars.

The design is seven pieces with five cut-outs. The flying stars above the box are small separate pieces. The box is bold and simple, so it passes our cut checks from just 2 inches tall.

Color layers

• Backing in gold, which becomes the stars on the lid
• Design in green, the box, lid and flying stars

Surprise projects

• Gift reveal cards.
• Birthday and Christmas cards.
• Party invitations.
• Kids’ shirts for Christmas morning.
• Gender reveal decorations in December.
• Planner stickers.

Size and cutting tips

It cuts cleanly from about 2 inches tall. The flying stars are small separate pieces, so keep them on the transfer tape. For felt, choose 4 inches or more.

Step by step: pop-up surprise card

1. Set the box to 4 inches tall and download the color SVG.
2. Cut the green layer and the gold backing from cardstock.
3. Glue the layers together and glue the box to the front of a card.
4. Glue the flying stars above the box with foam dots so they stand out.
5. Write “Surprise!” inside.

Color ideas

• Green with gold stars, the classic
• Red box with gold stars
• Navy box with silver stars
• White box with rainbow stars

Design notes

The lid tips back at an angle, which gives the design movement, as if the box just burst open. The stars rise in a little cloud above it and lead the eye upward.

Good to know

The flying stars are separate pieces, so you can give them their own color. Cut them from gold or silver glitter cardstock for a sparkling burst, while the box stays in a solid color.

Choosing a size

At 2 to 3 inches, it suits stickers and tags. At 4 to 5 inches, it fits cards and invitations. At 8 inches and up, it works on shirts and signs.

Variations to try

• Mirror it in the editor to tip the lid the other way.
• Add more stars around it in your software.

Pairs well with

The Gift with Popping Lid is about to open, and the Sparkling Gift shines with stars.