The drawer (matchbox) box slides open like a tiny matchbox — a delightful reveal for jewelry, gift cards, candy, or a hidden message. The two-piece design (outer sleeve + inner tray) feels expensive and is easy to customize with a pull tab or ribbon. Great for proposals, party favors, and advent calendars.
How to assemble
- Cut — Load 65–110 lb cardstock and cut the file. Solid black lines are the cut paths.
- Score — Run the dashed lines as score/fold lines (the separate SCORE layer). Scoring makes crisp folds.
- Fold — Fold every scored line, folding away from the scored side for sharp edges.
- Glue — Glue the sleeve seam into a tube, then glue the drawer tray’s tabs. Let it set before filling.
Cardstock tip: Use 65–110 lb (176–300 gsm) cardstock. 65 lb folds easily for small boxes; 80–110 lb gives larger boxes and lids more structure. Always score before folding.
Decorating & Gift Ideas
The drawer box — the matchbox-style box with a sleeve and a tray that slides out — turns the act of opening into part of the gift. Pull the little drawer and there sits a ring, a pair of earrings, a folded note, a piece of chocolate, or a small trinket. That slow reveal makes it perfect for proposals, promise gifts, and “open me” surprises, and the long sleeve gives you a built-in label panel. Print a name, a date, or a short message along the front of the sleeve, or add a ribbon pull-tab on the drawer so it slides open with a tug. Cut the sleeve and tray in two colors for a smart, boutique-style contrast.
File Formats & Compatibility
The drawer box downloads as both an SVG and a DXF. Use the SVG with Cricut or Silhouette Designer Edition and the DXF with the free Silhouette Studio or a Glowforge laser. The fit between the inner tray and outer sleeve is everything here, so score the fold lines (kept on their own layer and set to Score) and crease them tightly — a sharply folded tray slides in and out smoothly instead of catching.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the drawer slide?
The template makes two parts: an inner tray and an outer sleeve. Once both are folded and glued, the tray slides freely inside the sleeve like a matchbox.
The drawer is too tight or too loose — why?
That comes down to the fold. Crisp, scored creases keep the tray square; a tray that bows will bind. If it is still snug, cut the tray a hair smaller or the sleeve a hair larger.
Is it good for a ring or proposal?
Yes — at the small size it holds a ring or stud earrings beautifully, and the sliding reveal makes it a popular choice for proposals.
Can I add a pull tab?
Absolutely. Thread a short ribbon through the front of the tray, or glue a small tab, so the drawer is easy to pull open.
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