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20 To Make Mini Gift Boxes contains instructions on how to make different types of miniatures boxes, and shows how to decorate them. Summary of The Book 20 To Make Mini Gift Boxes, published in 2009, is filled with projects that show how to make and decorate gift boxes. The author focuses on simple and easy mini boxes initially, and then moves onto more complex ones. There are twenty box projects in this book, as well as different variations of each. This guide is for those who prefer to make personalized gifts, rather than buy gift boxes from the store. 20 To Make Mini Gift Boxes has step-by-step instructions about how to fold basic boxes. This book also teaches readers to work with ready made boxes, and to transform them with embellishments. The author demonstrates different ways in which a classic origami box can be adapted. Some projects come with templates, and the book also contains colourful photos. This makes it easy for crafters to understand the instructions clearly. Readers will also learn how to decorate their final products with ribbons, scrap paper, glitter, and other such adornments. In fact, Twenty To Make Mini Gift Boxes has many designs which are innovative, and suitable for different festivals and occasions. For example, one may make an angel box or a Santa shaped box in December. Some other designs include ladybug, Geisha girl, and baby trainers. Each project in this guide is accompanied by a list of the supplies that are required to make it. One may find most of these at home, or can simply buy them for the local craft store. These projects are a great way to use up leftover scraps pieces. Die cutting tools, and different types of punches are probably the only two items that novice crafters may not possess. Those who enjoy rubber stamping, will find that these boxes are perfect for making use of their stamps. A box can be made out of plain paper, and then decorated with different kinds of stamp prints. 20 To Make Mini Gift Boxes is ideal for making jewelry boxes, wedding gift holders, and candy baskets to give as return gifts. These miniature treasures hold gifts inside of them, and make the entire presentation very personalized, and heartwarming. Twenty To Make Mini Gift Boxes has been written in an easy and lucid language, and makes box crafting a whole lot of fun! About Michelle Powell Michelle Powell is a craft project designer and writes books about different types of craft-making. Some of her works include Decorative Stamping: On Clay & Ceramics, Fabrics & Metal, Wood & Card, Crafty Activities: Over 50 Fun and Easy Things to Make , More Crafty Activities: Over 50 Fun and Easy Things to Make, Kids Craft Step-By-Step: Mosaics, and Iris Folding.