If you’re planning a Star Wars-themed party, there’s no better way to send your guests home than with their very own R2-D2 party favor box. These adorable little boxes are easy to make and are the perfect way to say “thank you” to your guests for attending your celebration. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of creating your very own R2-D2 party favor boxes that are sure to be a hit with all of your guests.
Materials You’ll Need
- Blue cardstock paper
- White cardstock paper
- Gray cardstock paper
- Black cardstock paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Ruler
- Pencil
Instructions
Step 1: Create the base of the box.
To create the base of the R2-D2 party favor box, you’ll need to start by cutting a piece of blue cardstock paper into a square that measures 8.5 inches by 8.5 inches. Use your ruler and pencil to mark the paper and then cut it out with your scissors.
Step 2: Score the paper.
Using your ruler and a bone folder, score the paper at the following intervals:
- At 2 inches from each edge
- At 4 inches from each edge
Step 3: Cut and fold the flaps.
Next, cut along the scored lines at each corner of the paper, and then fold the flaps inward along the score lines to create a box shape.
Step 4: Create R2-D2’s head.
To create R2-D2’s head, you’ll need to cut a piece of blue cardstock paper into a square that measures 3 inches by 3 inches. Then, cut a piece of white cardstock paper into a square that measures 2.5 inches by 2.5 inches, and glue it onto the center of the blue square.
Step 5: Create R2-D2’s body.
To create R2-D2’s body, cut a piece of gray cardstock paper into a rectangle that measures 3 inches by 4.5 inches. Then, cut a piece of black cardstock paper into a rectangle that measures 1 inch by 4.5 inches, and glue it onto the bottom of the gray rectangle.
Step 6: Glue the head and body onto the box.
Finally, glue R2-D2’s head onto the top of the box, and glue his body onto the front of the box. Use your pencil to draw on some additional details, such as his eyes and various buttons and panels, and you’re done!
Conclusion
Creating your very own R2-D2 party favor boxes is a fun and easy way to add some Star Wars flair to your next party. With just a few simple materials and a little bit of creativity, you can create these adorable little boxes that are sure to be a hit with all of your guests. So why not give it a try and see what kind of R2-D2 creations you can come up with?
