Mothers' Day is just a week away (May 11), and if you're having trouble coming up with the right gift, we've got one in the bag... err... box. This easy-to-make gift is a card and photo album wrapped into one and is sure to put a smile on her face.

Build your own box

What you need
· cardstock
· scissors
· glue
· X-acto knife (optional)
· clear tape

Step 1
Print and enlarge the box template below by at least 200 percent for a 3-inch box.

Step 2
Cut out your enlarged box template copy and trace it onto cardstock.

Step 3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 with the lid template below. Make

sure your lid is slightly bigger than your box!

Step 4
Score the lid where the dotted lines are, but make sure not to cut through the paper. Scoring will help you fold the sides of the lid later.

Step 5
Fold the sides of your lid. Step 6
Tape the inside corners of your lid together as shown below.