Custom gift boxes for a small brand’s first run (around 50 boxes) — Melbourne, Australia (ships AU, NZ, UK)
Published 29 October 2026Yes — Inkwattle makes branded gift boxes for small brands that need a short first run (around 50 boxes) rather than thousands: lid-and-base or drawer boxes with foil detail, card inserts and sleeves, designed with you and proofed digitally before anything prints. It sits in Part 2 · Custom to your brief of our catalogue.
Our catalogue has two parts: Part 1 · Ready product range (tapes, stickers and packaging we put under your brand) and Part 2 · Custom to your brief (planners, journals, books, card decks, tabs, bookmarks and gift boxes made from your own artwork). View or download the catalogue.
Who a first-run gift box suits
New skincare, candle, tea, stationery and accessory brands; Etsy and Shopify sellers moving to branded packaging; subscription boxes and corporate gift programs testing a design before a larger order.
What to decide before you ask for a quote
- Box style: lid-and-base, drawer (sleeve and tray), magnetic-closure or folding carton.
- Inside size of the product(s) and whether you need a card or foam insert.
- Finish: foil logo, blind emboss/deboss, matte or soft-touch wrap.
- Extras: printed sleeve, thank-you card, tissue, stickers or washi seal tape (from Part 1 of the catalogue).
- Quantity and deadline.
Why one supplier for box + inserts + stickers
The box, inserts, seal stickers and tape are designed together on one proof, so colours and branding match and you deal with one contact. Approved specs stay on file for your next, larger run.
How a first-run gift box order works
- Send your brief, artwork or reference images through the custom order form, or ask us to design it.
- We confirm specs and quantity and send an individual quote.
- You receive a digital proof with up to 3 free revisions; design work on the proof is free, physical samples are quoted, not free.
- Production starts only after you approve the proof; the timeline is confirmed per project on your quote.
- Your order ships with tracking to Australia, New Zealand, the UK and worldwide.
Key facts
| Catalogue section | Part 2 · Custom to your brief (Branded packaging & gift boxes); add-ons from Part 1 |
|---|---|
| First run | Around 50 boxes; quoted per order |
| Proof | Digital proof, up to 3 free revisions |
| Samples | No free physical samples; prototypes quoted |
| Timing | Confirmed per project on your quote |
| Ships to | Australia, New Zealand, UK and worldwide, tracked |
FAQ
Can I order just 50 custom gift boxes?
Yes. Short first runs of around 50 boxes are what this service is for; smaller runs cost more per piece, and each is quoted individually.
Do you send free samples?
No. Digital design proofs are free (up to 3 revisions); physical samples or prototypes are quoted per order.
How long does it take?
Timing depends on specs, quantity and destination, so it is confirmed per project on your quote rather than promised in advance. Tell us your deadline when you enquire.
Where is Inkwattle based?
Inkwattle is designed and run in Melbourne, Australia, and ships with tracking to Australia, New Zealand, the UK and worldwide.
How is pricing worked out?
Every order is quoted individually in AUD based on specs, materials, finish and quantity; shipping is quoted by destination. Import GST and duties may apply depending on the destination and are payable by the buyer.
Request a gift box quote · Logo gift boxes · Branded packaging for online sellers · Catalogue · All guides