How to make a custom cardboard packing box for FREE with Rajiv Surendra and Laura Fetterley 

I once ordered something from Japan and received a little hand made wooden box. It was so beautiful that I kept it and learned how to make the same thing.

Rajiv, I watched you make a box for 42 mins, I think that says something about you and your videos that words cannot. Congrats on 100k

It really is so satisfying and heartwarming to see someone so passionate about things that they enjoy even the small mundane processes and make them something to pay attention and treasure. Thank you for this video. And congratulations on your mark, Rajiv! Ive found myself in tears celebrating your well deserved accomplishment. I just love everything you do and you've taught me so much. Thank you. 🖤

You truly deserve the recognition, CONGRATULATIONS! I personally thank you for keeping alive, & passing on, the beautiful and meaningful everyday “crafts” that enrich our everyday lives. You’re a treasure.

Since shipping has become outrageously expensive, the size of the box matters, too. So I really think a custom size makes sense on a couple of levels. Thank you!

I’ve just started watching and at 5:21 I was sooo relieved that you moved that vase, Rajiv! I was so sure it was going to be knocked off the table and I was holding my breath…phew I can breathe now! 😅…now to continue watching… Edit: the boxes are great, thank you Laura! …and congratulations on 100K team!! 🍾🥂🎉

This makes me feel less alone. I truly enjoy packing things I ship in custom made boxes and people typically give me the side eye when they find out. Thank you for sharing this video!

Thank you for this great video Laura and Rajiv 😊 I work as a librarian in Berlin. We often have to package books for interlibrary loan service. Often the sizes of the provided boxes from the mail department are way to big to ship books safely. So we make our own from old package material. The whole process is rather improvised. So this video will be very helpful for me and my colleagues.

Every time a new video comes out it always such a pleasant surprise. Is there anything you cannot do and do to perfection? Love to see your friend Laura again. She’s delightful. Bonus for this viewer: I’m packing to move overseas and you two have made my day!!! My art and breakables thank you!

Congratulations Rajiv on reaching 100K plus subscribers. You have managed to reach that goal faster than most RU-vidrs. So well deserved; your channel is an absolute treasure. I love it when you have Laura on. Those custom cardboard boxes are such a great idea. Not only are you talented but you have amazing talented friends.

Bringing Mr Rogers beautiful simplicity back for the adults. Thank you for such a special and sweet space to learn through all of your videos without all the bombardment of today's platforms. Much gratitude and love to you both and your team.

Awesome video. All the accents today were fabulous. So entertaining. You know that question, “If you could have dinner with anyone at all, dead or alive, who would you choose?” Rajiv, of course. Congratulations, Rajiv. You’ll be celebrating a million subscribers in no time!

I can't believe I'm about to spend 42 minutes watching a video about making a cardboard box. But I'm excited about it because I know if Rajiv made a video, it is worth my time to watch it.

How do you find so many like-minded friends? Wonderful to know there are people out there who go to such length for beauty in function.

As a reseller I usually just reuse boxes but right now don’t have any small enough. This was perfect so I don’t have to go buy boxes! Thank you 😊

You are welcome, Rajiv -- the pleasure is all ours! I just love your videos and look forward to seeing your next installments!

The idea that of turning the old box inside out is genius. I am constantly cutting down boxes but they don’t look good. This tip is a game changer!

It was a pretty special moment to see you open the box containing your award. It was lovely of you to share it with your special friend Laura and all of us too. I was lucky enough to see one for real when I visited a local artist /wildlife photographer gallery here in the UK and the plaque looks pretty spectacular in real life. Even more special is the fact it represents hard work ,artistic quality and appreciation from all your followers. I look forward to lots more of everything you do❤

I started crying at the end. Your success, your connections, your passions, everything is so abundant with love. so pure. cheers to 100k, I had some la croix.

Congratulations Rajiv on 100k! It is so well deserved!

Rajiv, I can’t thank you enough for who you are and what you do. I so appreciate how you value old things and old ways and put out into the world the intrinsic beauty that can be found there. Please don’t ever stop. It is truly necessary in today’s world. ❤

Congrats! I have been making custom boxes for decades. My added tip - I like to hot glue any flaps I can. ❤

Made my first box today! Thanks for sharing a skill that I didn’t even know I needed, and yes, I bought a bone tool.

Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers. And who knew that 45 minutes of watching people make cardboard boxes would be so fascinating?

Thank you sweethearts! This was so lovely. And 100.000 fans! Well done! Sending you lots of love from Amsterdam XX

WHO ELSE could post a video ..how to make a box.. and cause us to say YESSSS!! I WANT TO WATCH THAT!! Click! ☺️ only Rajiv 💕💕

Laura is not only a gifted artist but highly logical and practical too. What a fabulous friendship.

You two are so cute together! I have to say, that I probably won’t be making my own boxes anytime soon, as, it’s too complicated and too much of a chore for me. But, I totally admire Laura for figuring out how to do this so beautifully. Receiving a gift prepared this way is truly a labor of love. ☺️

I keep my green mats under the bed in a large portfolio case. I make custom boxes from pressed board for my handmade wedding and baby albums. The custom storage box for an album takes it to a whole new level of beautiful! Your rulers, or one of them is probably 1” in width thus saving you from using your tape measure. Always try using your L-square or T-square ruler as designed, against one edge to get a perfect line. Can also use it to fold back your cardboard edge, especially if it is thick so that you don’t get any crushed sections. Solid rulers are your friend when not measuring flowing materials. Just well meaning suggestions. Love your content and your voice! I am amazed at the depth and breadth of your knowledge and skills for such a young person! My grandmother taught me a lot of my crafting skills which, probably led me to becoming a civil engineer! My grandmother taught skills at the 4H club.

You made 42 minutes of watching two people make a packing box an enjoyable , relaxing event

You reaching 100K quickly kind of restores my faith in humanity as a race that we wl survive 😂 congratulations and keep making this world a bit happier and curiouser with each video ❤

Such a timely video! I just finished painting something for my best friend's gift for her upcoming birthday, which is fast approaching, and this video came along. Also, I just wanted to mention how your dedication to art and your attitude towards doing things have really inspired me to do things the way you do, which is with passion and enthusiasm. It reminded me of the young, expressive, and passionate me. Thank you so much, Rajiv! ☺️

CONGRATULATIONS! Much deserved! I love to make boxes and never hesitate to cut an old one down, but Laura takes it to the next level! Thank you, both for teaching us yet another skill!

Fabulous painting and vase. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talents ❤ 📦 🖼️ congratulations Rajiv on over 100,000 subscribers

That's a beautiful painting of a very cute dog. Beautiful painting. I loved it. I'm sure the person was delighted. The love between people and animals transcends language and goes right to the heart.

I loved the ending shot or rajiv in the mirror! and the little moments of laughter throughout! truly reminds me that creativity is a process and not a straight line , and how fun it can be with friends! thank you for sharing these moments with us! and CONGRATS

Nice job on box making you two!You cracked me up with “f’n box…” just kinda how I was feeling. I LOVE adding individuality to my shipping boxes, so I paint them, featuring my totem, the peace sign. ☮️ Congratulations on your RU-vid recognition! The plaque is so cool. I’m a mirror freak, too.

As usual…..an interlude of perfection!

Congratulations! Thank you for bringing beauty into the 21st century! 💐 💐 💐

Amazing boxes! Congratulations Rajiv and so well deserved. Love your channel 🎉🎉🎉

I do this every Christmas when I send out my carefully wrapped gifts to family in other states. I used to sell vintage items online and learned the trick of double boxing to protect fragile items. I’ve never had an item that I’ve sent, damaged or broken (touch wood). I will admit that my family thinks I’m a little crazy for keeping used packaging and boxes for reposting items. I currently have a huge box full of those water soluble packing peanuts that I refuse to dispose of, as I know they will be handy in the near future - they were used to protect 2 custom lampshades delivered extremely well packed after the first 2 were literally thrown in a box with 2 solid brass wall sconces and zero packing materials, arriving completely crushed. To add insult to injury, the poor sender had actually paid a “professional” pack and send company to pack and deliver them 😱

Congratulations to an ultimate maker, artist, and teacher!

I’m so happy for your 100,000 subscribers plaque! I love your content; it’s practical AND entertaining. RS, you are a bright and joyful light in this dark and daunting world. Congratulations and hope for more to come!

Congratulations on over 100,000, Rajiv! This makes my heart so happy for you.

I had to learn this technique when learning to rehouse art work for a museum’s collection. It was harder than it looked at first, but once I got the hang of it, it was fun! Great video!

Congrats Rajiv!! So glad you're getting recognition for your passion and efforts

CONGRATULATIONS Rajiv!! Thank you so much for sharing your gifts, talents and love for the forgotten arts with us. Your videos always bring a smile to my heart!

always makes my day brighter when you post! thank you rajiv for these amazing videos❤️

Congratulations, Rajiv! It is most certainly well deserved. May your path only continue to bring you growth and joy!

Thank you, Rajiv! You are such a dear and special person and deserve all the accolades for you and your love of artists and artistry. I, too, love to make boxes and have made them out of cardstock. And now you need to make a box out of the RU-vid box 🤓

CONGRATULATIONS, RAJIV !!! So happy to see your immeasurable talent recognized and appreciated. Thank you for sharing with us. xoxo, From CA.

I enjoyed watching the box making video with you and Laura. I think a beautifully wrapped package including the outer box enhances the gift and says “ something special is inside “ . I also liked the fact that you and Laura made the little measuring mistake and your sense of humor and interactions were fun to watch.🥰

Cheers to 100 more Rajiv ‘Well Made!’🥂 Thank you Laura.

Very happy for you! I ALWAYS enjoy your videos!

Who’d of thought, a 42 minute video about making BOXES could be so fun! Love the energy! 🥰

Love making custom boxes! One of the best skills I gained in art school.

Congratulations! I enjoy your videos so much! You live life with intention and purpose which is such an example to all of us. Love, love, your videos! ❤

Congrats!!!! I look forward to your videos. Can’t wait for the next one.

Congrats Raj, we are so blessed for the wonderful content you produce. For me, it is not just enlightening, but it is relaxing. A calming ASMR. Thanks again. Cheers. And here's to 220K!

I was both completely relaxed and laughing out loud while watching this. Thank you so much!

CONGRATS Rajiv - happy 100,000 !!! Enjoy all your videos, because they are interesting and fun.......so don't change those two things, INTERESTING AND FUN !!

Woohoo! Congratulations Rajiv!!! I'm extremely happy and proud of you👏 applauding you from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺

I have no words for the amount of inspiration & joy your videos keep giving me. Just these-Thank you ❤️

Every time you post a new video, it turns out to be one of the MOST SATISFYING parts of my day!! Thank you, Rajiv!!!

Thank you to you and your friend Laura for helping us learn a new skill. Also congratulations on the 100K accomplishment! Hoping that brief pour is indicative of a champagne "how to" video in the future.

Very cool! Thanks Laura! You both are amazing painters❤ Congratulations!!!

Here’s to you!!!! This is so fun! Congratulations 🍾

This is SO useful! I’m sure I’ll be watching this ALOT. Thank you!!

What a lovely beginning to the day. Thank you for this useful and beautiful video. I love the elegant purity of your content!

Brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing Laura and her creativity (both box making and painting), can’t wait to try this. Love your channel…congrats!🎉❤

Congratulations! Well deserved. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤ God bless you and all that you do.

Another great video with super tips. It was fun to see you and Laura working together and having such a good time. I am surprised you don't have a steel rule in your supply stash. One negative comment about this video - I really missed your cursive writing at the beginning for the video title. Congratulations on reaching 100K subscribers - well deserved.

Congratulations! So happy for you!

This is so great. I've been percolating an idea for how to re-use boxes and this may be a key for making it work.

This video is extremely helpful and you two are so fun to watch.

Agreed, Ana Costa. I will say it is satisfying to see how Rajiv is so involved and make it fun.

Necessity has long been the mother of invention. I love self-discovered creations.

Congratulations, well deserved! 🍾🎊

It’s so satisfying to be part of your success! Congratulations dear Rajiv 🎉 Thanks to you for show us so beautiful videos, full of art and humanity in this world full of artificiality. ❤

That was so fun to watch! Her laugh is infectious! Congratulations!

Congratulations Rajiv! You deserved this - the youtube videos are only the beginning of all you will be.

Congrats! Love 💕 your videos and energy. That’s why you’ve got so many subscribers and they’ll keep coming 😊

Gorgeous painting Laurie!❤

Congratulations Rajiv. Enjoy the fruit of all your hard work!

Congratulations! Enjoyed the video as usual. Thank you for the box tutorial. 😊❤️

I love wrapping gifts in paper very nicely, so this is perfect for if I ever want to create a box for an oddly shaped gift. It's such a wonderful thing to have something prettily packaged.

Congratulations! I really love this skill of making custom boxes, thanks for showing!

Congratulations, and very well deserved! 🎉

Congratulations! And I'll be attempting this box making thing! ❤

I knew your channel would grow so fast. I’ve told everyone I know! Congratulations. So happy for you! 🤗

Congratulations on your award and on such a fun informative video with Laura xx

That pop sound🎉cheers Rajiv!!! Can’t wait to see more and learn more with you

Thank you for this. It was just so satisfying to see a box being hand made for a precious gift.

We almost always reuse boxes when sending items, we also make our own cards and wrapping paper from magerzines and other found items around the house. It's definately cheaper than buying new, and a lot more fun and personal.

You deserve this , you are great and we thank you for being in our universe of creativity

Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉 Love your videos and your channel. ❤

Congratulations on reaching 100,000 subscribers! Well deserved! It is such fun to watch your content.

Great combo these two..❤😂was very entertaining and useful!

Yes, I really needed this video! I often make boxes to send little things I’ve sold on EBay. I keep all boxes sent to me and store them in the shed. Then I watched this video and learned how to make them special and more sturdy. Hadn’t thought about not having a pre-existing fold in the middle of a new side. I’m going to use the new way of doing things from now on. Thank you. I especially like the method for reducing bulk on the tabs by flattening with the bone tool. A little tip from me if you like: Always roll up a tape measure from the end, not the beginning, because you always need the first inch to be flat and often don’t need the whole thing to be unrolled. But more importantly, the tape will take on the tight fold at the first inch and cause the problem that just happened! 😅 Much gratitude for such great videos ❤

Rajiv, you are so awesomely multitalented! After I watch one of your videos even my favorite objects that I pick up in my own home seem sacred. If you ever want to explore antique stores and flea markets in Buenos Aires I will be thrilled to be your guide 😊. Thanks for making washing a sink or cleaning silver seem like a magical experience. I have two very antique silver vases that are now sparkling. Congratulations on hitting a milestone with your viewers which I am sure will continue to grow!