# Gift Tote

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Jul 14, 2025 (updated Jan 9)

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Design a custom gift tote ready for laser cutting. Personalize it with a name, phrase, or decorative word, and fine-tune the dimensions to fit your needs. Great for holidays, baby showers, weddings, party favors, or branded product displays. This flexible template lets you adjust every detail.

Use the preview images to see both the assembled look and the full flat layout. The cut file includes all necessary panels, laid out and sized to fit standard laser beds.

### Instructions

1.  **Customize Your Message**  
    Enter a word or phrase like a name, event title, or sentiment. You can tweak the letter connections and offset to fit your design perfectly.
    
2.  **Set the Box Size**  
    Define the width, depth, and height of your tote. Adjust material thickness to match what you’ll cut from, like 1/8 inch plywood or acrylic.
    
3.  **Fine-Tune Fit**  
    Set the kerf value based on your laser’s cut width. A value of 0.007 inches is a good default for snug finger joints. You can use the [Finger Joint Kerf Tester](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Finger-Joints-Kerf-Tester-HtXY1a0X89hP) to insure a good fit.
    
4.  **Add or Adjust Handles**  
    Enable side handles by setting their size and spacing. These are useful for carrying or giving a polished look.
    
5.  **Design the Front Window**  
    Choose how far the decorative cutout sits from the edges and how tall it is. Your custom text appears in this window. Optionally enable a solid back for a cleaner or more supportive design.
    

## Prefer something more structured?

If you are looking for a handmade or rustic styled design, the Slatted Gift Crate template may be a better fit. It is ideal for gift baskets and keepsake storage, with text that spans across multiple slats for a bold engraved look.

[![Gift Crate](https://cuttle-uploads.imgix.net/156/2d79835000061dfe87daee46d27125fa4e18cd4bb6f047f78501d8c4f6afcde9.png?auto=compress,format&q=80&fit=fill&fill=blur&width=400&height=225&dpr=1)](https://cuttle.xyz/@bwente/Gift-Crate-7W7P64Stn66P)

[Gift Crate](https://cuttle.xyz/@bwente/Gift-Crate-7W7P64Stn66P)

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