Project Notes
Use these notes to make the printable actually work in real life, not just look good in a search result.
1 
Print the carton flat pattern and crease the fold lines gently before taping.
Start with a simple outline, print at 100% scale, and keep the design inside the safe page margins.
2 
Decorate the label area first, keeping text large and readable.
Color while the paper is still flat. Large marker areas are easier to smooth before tape is added.
3 
Tape the outside surface so marker does not smudge during handling.
Cover both sides with overlapping strips of clear tape so the paper resists tearing and smudging.
4 
Build the box shape slowly, stuff lightly, and close the top seam last.
Use small pieces of tissue, clean grocery bag, or soft scrap paper. Too much stuffing makes seams pop.
