
Varnish
A transparent finishing layer available in gloss, satin, or matte effects. It enhances the printed surface and adds an extra layer of visual appeal and light protection.
A die-cut Christmas tree shaped gift box, with the taper's real effect on stacking and board use worked through rather than glossed over. Orders start from 100 units.
Different Shape Boxes already covers the general reason to choose a shape like this at all. A tree shape brings its own specific consequence worth naming honestly.
A tree shape’s own base is wide and sits flat without needing a stand or a cradle insert, unlike a shape with nothing flat to rest on. What it does bring is several narrow points running up through the branches to a single tip, and each of those points is a place that can bend or get crushed if something presses on it directly. Stacking is where this shows up most. The narrow top of one box has nothing flat to rest against under the wide base of the box above it. A stack of these boxes behaves differently from a stack of straight-sided ones and needs handling with that difference in mind.
Because the points are the vulnerable part, how the box arrives matters. Supplied flat for assembly on-site keeps every point tucked into the cut sheet until the box is actually built, rather than exposed in transit. Supplied pre-assembled is available too, better suited to a shorter distance or a controlled handling chain where the finished shape matters from the moment it arrives. Neither is automatically right; it depends on how far the boxes are travelling and who is assembling them.
Cutting a shape that narrows from a wide base to a point uses less of the sheet than a straight-sided box of the same footprint, since the tapered sides leave real board outside the shape itself. That waste is a genuine cost consequence of the silhouette, not a defect, and it’s worth knowing rather than discovering only once a quote comes back higher than a plain box of a similar size.
This box can be printed offset, digital or screen. Which method suits best is a specification decision, agreed with you once the order details are set. Pantone references and CMYK values can be used to manage colour consistency, subject to normal variation caused by the chosen board, ink, coating and production method. A festive detail can be lifted with foiling, embossing, debossing or a metallic paper.
Orders start from 100 units. Design support is free. A digital 3D mock-up is free. There are no setup fees. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval. UK delivery is free.
The general case for choosing a non-rectangular shape at all sits at Different Shape Boxes. Something with no flat base of its own, needing its own standing solution, is Cardboard Egg Shaped Boxes‘s question rather than this one. A round Christmas format sits at Christmas Round Boxes, and a flatter, pillow-style Christmas format is Christmas Pillow Boxes. The wider shaped-box range is browsed from Custom Product Boxes.
| Box Style | All Custom Packaging |
| Dimension | All Custom Sizes & Shapes |
| Quantities | 100-unit minimum order |
| Paper Stock | Kraft, corrugated, rigid board, cardstock |
| Printing | CMYK, Pantone, digital and offset |
| Finishing | Gloss, matte, spot UV, embossing, foiling |
| Shipping | Free delivery options |
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A transparent finishing layer available in gloss, satin, or matte effects. It enhances the printed surface and adds an extra layer of visual appeal and light protection.

A UV-cured coating applied to specific areas of the design to create gloss or matte contrast and draw attention to important details.

A smooth, velvety coating that creates a soft tactile feel and gives packaging a refined luxury look. It improves the unboxing experience and supports a high-end product presentation.

A soft, smooth lamination with a refined satin-like finish. It gives packaging a premium feel while keeping the surface elegant, subtle, and easy to handle.

A high-gloss UV coating applied only to selected design areas to create sharp contrast, highlight logos, and add a premium visual effect without coating the whole surface.

A clear, fast-drying water-based coating that adds a smooth protective layer while maintaining a clean and professional surface finish. It is a practical choice for everyday printed packaging.

A durable protective film that helps reduce visible scratches, scuffs, fingerprints, and daily handling marks. It keeps packaging looking clean, polished, and premium for longer.

A bleached kraft paperboard made from a mix of virgin and recycled pulp, offering a clean white surface for crisp and polished packaging designs.

A natural kraft paperboard without coating, made from virgin and recycled pulp. It provides a raw, organic appearance with sturdy packaging strength.

A premium bleached paperboard coated on both sides, designed for excellent print quality, die-cutting, and professional packaging results.

A high-quality bleached paperboard coated on one side. It provides a clean printable face with a premium packaging feel.

A smooth printable paper stock that supports high-resolution graphics, clean text, and rich color output for refined packaging presentation.

A natural kraft paperboard made from strong virgin and recycled pulp. It provides an organic, earthy look for sustainable and simple packaging.

A specialty paperboard with a laminated metallic surface available in gold, silver, and other premium finishes for luxury visual impact.

A specialty paperboard with a laminated holographic surface that creates a reflective, rainbow-like appearance for eye-catching product packaging.

A recycled duplex paperboard with a white printable surface. It is ideal for economical packaging that still requires clean graphics and brand presentation.

A kraft board with a smooth clay-coated white face for quality printing and a natural kraft reverse side for a strong, authentic appearance.

A kraft paperboard with a clay-coated printable top surface and a natural unbleached kraft back. It balances clean branding with a rustic natural look.

A duplex paperboard made with recycled pulp and a coated white printable surface. It delivers smooth print results for affordable carton packaging.

A black-dyed kraft board with a natural paper texture and excellent strength. It creates a bold, premium look for luxury and specialty packaging.

A packaging technique where a die-cut opening is covered with a transparent film, allowing the product inside to remain visible while staying protected.

An embossing technique where the raised design is precisely aligned with printed artwork to improve detail, texture, and overall presentation.

A finishing process in which heat and pressure transfer metallic foil to the surface, creating a premium, shiny, and luxurious effect.

A premium finishing method that combines embossing with foil stamping to create a raised design with metallic color and strong visual impact.

A decorative process that transfers foil onto selected areas of the surface using UV-curable adhesive, creating a bright metallic effect with sharp detail.

A technique that raises a design from the surface without ink or foil, giving packaging a clean, elegant, and textured appearance.

A finishing technique that presses a design into the material to create a recessed impression without using ink or foil. It adds subtle depth and a refined tactile effect.

A fast-curing printing process that uses ultraviolet light to dry ink instantly, delivering sharp detail, vibrant colors, and a premium finish.

A durable printing method that uses a mesh screen and stencil to apply ink to surfaces. It is ideal for bold colors and high-impact packaging designs.

A traditional high-quality printing process that transfers designs from plates to a rubber blanket before printing, making it ideal for large-volume production.

A modern printing method that does not require printing plates, making it cost-effective and efficient for short runs, sample production, and small-batch quantities.

Built with three corrugated layers between four linerboard sheets, providing heavy-duty strength for large or industrial packaging needs.

A standard corrugated structure with one fluted medium and two linerboards, providing dependable strength for everyday packaging.

A corrugated sheet with one flute layer between two liners, offering lightweight strength for protective packaging.

An ultra-thin flute grade designed for lightweight packaging, small retail boxes, and high-quality printed presentation.

A slim flute grade with a flatter surface, ideal for detailed printing, display packaging, and premium retail boxes.

Made with two layers of corrugated medium between linerboard sheets, offering added strength and durability for heavier products.

A versatile corrugated flute that offers balanced compression strength, cushioning, and printability for many packaging applications.

A thinner flute grade with a smooth surface, making it suitable for high-quality printing, precise die-cutting, and neat retail packaging.

A thick corrugated flute profile that provides excellent cushioning, compression strength, and stacking support for protective packaging.

A coated linerboard with an off-white surface, suitable for high-quality printing and a refined packaging appearance.

An unbleached kraft linerboard made from recycled paper pulp, offering a natural look with strong durability for eco-conscious packaging.

A coated semi-gloss linerboard with a smooth white surface, ideal for sharp printing, premium presentation, and retail-ready packaging.

A fully bleached corrugated board with a bright white surface, designed to produce clean, vibrant, and high-quality printed packaging.

A UV-cured ink that dries instantly under ultraviolet light and creates crisp, high-quality print results on a wide range of packaging materials.

A plant-based ink made with soybean oil, offering rich color output and a more sustainable printing option for carton packaging.

A standardized color-matching system used to achieve consistent, accurate brand colors across packaging, labels, and printed materials.

A full-color printing process using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks to create vibrant images, gradients, and detailed packaging artwork.
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Orders start from 100 units. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval.
Not if the stacking accounts for the shape. Stacked carelessly, the narrow top of one box pressing against the wide base of another is where damage happens. Flagging the handling and transport route in advance lets that get planned for rather than found out the hard way.
Flat-packed keeps every point protected inside the cut sheet until assembly, better suited to a longer journey or several handling stages. Pre-assembled suits a shorter, controlled route where arriving already built matters more. If it's not obvious which fits, saying so at the quotation stage lets it get settled against the actual journey rather than guessed at now.
Mostly the board itself. A tapering shape leaves genuine waste around the cut sheet that a straight-sided box doesn't. That difference is shown as part of the itemised quote rather than folded into one figure, so it is visible before committing, and a straight-sided box remains the simpler option if minimising it matters more than the shape.
An unlaminated paperboard construction may be easier to process through suitable paper-recycling streams than a heavily laminated alternative. The tree shape itself makes no difference here; only the board and finish chosen do. Final recyclability depends on the full material and finishing specification and the facilities available locally.