Playing Card Box Template (PDF, PSD, SVG)

If you want to make your own custom playing card box, you're in the right spot! You can download a free template right away!

Making these card boxes is surprisingly easy and a great way to create your own custom playing card box, poker DIY or magician-themed event.

There is no need for you to tinker with sizing. Everything you need to create an awesome custom playing card box is here!

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Let's start making your own custom playing card boxes with this printable template!

A printable playing card box is a great DIY project you can easily complete in just about ten minutes.

From start to finish, this template helps to create your own card boxes much faster. Some of the templates I've seen online were overly complicated.

You can cut out the template and trace it or print it directly onto your favorite paper.

You can make your own playing card box out of one regular 8.5 x 11-inch sheet of paper.

It's simple and easy to do without a template by measuring the total dimensions of the playing cards and tracing out a template on paper that includes tabs for gluing.

However, a template helps make playing card boxes so much easier.

Here's what it will look like:

You'll find several playing card box templates below, including PDF and Adobe Illustrator (AI) files. You can download and make your own fully customized boxes.

We've provided helpful step-by-step instructions so you can use this template to make multiple boxes or customize your own.

Traditionally, most major playing card companies print both poker and bridge-sized playing cards.

The standard measurements for a poker-sized playing card deck are 3.5 by 2.5 inches, and the bridge-sized playing cards are 3.5 by 2.25 inches.

The template below is for poker-sized playing cards.

I found the best papers were card stock or thicker fibre papers.

The plastic or firm-style paper also works, but they don't fold as nicely as thick paper stock. Using thick paper, score your folds with a sharp knife and ruler. This will help keep the edges sharp.

Be sure always to use caution when using sharp knives and objects.

You'll need a ruler to get sharp edges on your custom playing card box.

Align the ruler along the template's printed lines and use your thumbs for sharp 90-degree bends.

You'll find several formats below that you can download.

Here is a quick description of the most popular file formats. All file sizes and download links are below.

This playing card template has been designed to fit on one 8.5 x 11 sheet.

The various templates below can be easily adjusted to various paper sizes.

This quick and easy craft is suitable for young adults and children.

Always be careful using sharp objects and cutting utensils. Also, don't glue yourself together.

That's not good, either. 😁

If you want to design your playing cards, check out these templates in the most popular sizes: mini, poker, bridge and tarot. Check out our playing card templates here.

Watch and learn step-by-step how to make your own custom playing card box.

Download the template of your choice below.

Trim the three sides with a ruler and sharp knife.

I trim the top of the playing card box template with scissors, but if you are taking extra care, be sure to use a ruler to get a nice crisp edge.

Use some sharp scissors and trim away the cut lines on the bottom of the card box template.

These cut-outs make up the bottom folds of the box.

The half-circle on the right side of the card box template helps insert and remove the lid.

I used a razor blade to trim the half-circle from the left side of the template.

Cut down to the top lines to create the lid of the card box.

Follow the cut lines closely.

You'll see they are two tiny triangles that extend slightly below the card box top. These cut-outs help to make the hinge of the card box lid move more fluidly.

Here's what your trimmed paper playing card box should look like

This blue card box shows where to apply your glue. Use lots of glue for a stronger bond and a firmer card box.

Here's how the folds of the card box form together.

Fold the card box using a ruler for nice sharp edges. Have a deck of cards handy. We'll use those cards soon.

Here is a look at the card box folds before gluing.

Add glue. I use a glue stick. You'll find a blue template above showing where glue should be applied.

It's helpful to use a piece of discarded paper to protect your work surface.

Glue the outside leftmost fold (fig 18) and the bottom tabs of the rightmost box (fig 19)

Add a deck of cards and fold the card box. Press firmly.

Fold all the card box tabs together. Press firmly to secure the glue.

Hold the card box tightly and press firmly on a smooth surface.

Here is a look at the final card box using the templates below!

PDF Playing Card Box Template

Adobe Illustrator Playing Card Box Template

SVG Playing Card Box Template

We hope these playing card box templates help you out! If you need to design your own playing cards, be sure to download our free playing card templates here.

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