by Nicole Hines October 28, 2025
4 min read
With the festive season approaching, it’s the perfect time to make your gift packaging stand out—and what better way to do it than by adding a personal touch? At Foldabox, we’ve developed a revolutionary way to customise your gift boxes without the need for fully custom-made packaging: our FAB Sides® Decorative Side Panels. Paired with seasonal ribbons, they allow you to create stunning, personalised packaging with minimal effort and cost, while adding a wow factor that’s sure to impress.
What are FAB Sides®?
FAB Sides® are additional rigid side panels designed exclusively for our A5 Deep, A4 Deep, and XL Deep Gift Boxes. These innovative panels sit flush inside the naturally recessed sides of our gift boxes, instantly transforming their look. The result is a distinctive, sophisticated, two-tone box that enhances the perceived value of your gift or product. The best part? You can change the side panels whenever you want, allowing you to update your packaging for different seasons, occasions, or branding needs. With no need to buy new boxes each time, FAB Sides® offer a cost-effective and eco-friendly way to keep your packaging fresh and exciting.
Personalisation without replacing your boxes
One of the biggest misconceptions about festive packaging is that businesses need to buy completely new boxes for Christmas. At Foldabox, we encourage a more sustainable approach: simply refresh your existing gift boxes with FAB Sides® Decorative Panels and seasonal ribbons.
This approach:
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Keeps your high-quality boxes in circulation all year round.
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Allows you to transform neutral packaging into something perfectly festive.
Avoids unnecessary waste and expense, while still delivering a luxury unboxing experience.
By investing in versatile base boxes and updating them with seasonal accents, you can adapt your packaging for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, or any other occasion—without replacing your entire stock.
There’s a huge advantage to not having to discount any excess stock in January, personalise your Christmas gift packaging as you need it.
Explore our festive side panel designs
This Christmas, we’re offering a stunning range of decorative side panels to help you personalise your packaging. Whether you're looking for something classic or a modern twist, we’ve got the perfect panel:
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Xmas Mistletoe: A timeless mistletoe design for traditional festive packaging.
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Xmas Tree Modern: A sleek, silver-foil printed tree design for a contemporary edge.
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Metallic Silver, Gold, and Rose Copper: Add luxury and shine to premium holiday gifts.
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Hunter Green: A deep, rich green that pairs beautifully with metallics or natural tones.
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Silver, Gold, and Red Snowflakes: Laser-cut snowflake designs that sparkle with festive charm.
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Navy Xmas Pine Cones: Nature-inspired elegance with a pine cone motif on gold foil.
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Forest Green Xmas Pine Cones: Rustic yet luxurious, with gold-foil pine cone detailing.
Why FAB Sides® are perfect for Christmas packaging
Christmas is a time for giving, and beautifully wrapped gifts add to the magic of the season. Our decorative FAB Sides® allow you to present gifts in a way that’s both luxurious and personalised, ensuring they leave a lasting impression. And because you can mix and match side panels, you can create bespoke packaging for every customer. To take your presentation further, pair FAB Sides® with:
These finishing touches help you create a cohesive, professional, and eye-catching package that reflects your brand’s personality.
Tips for Different Industries
Retail & E-commerce - Neutral boxes can be dressed up with red ribbons and metallic side panels for Christmas, then refreshed with pastels and florals for spring. This creates a seasonal unboxing experience without requiring new stock.
Luxury & Corporate Gifting - Professional gifting demands a polished look. Gold or pine cone panels instantly make gifts festive while still aligning with corporate branding. Swap them out post-holidays for timeless solid colours.
Food & Beverage- Bakeries, chocolatiers, and wine retailers can transform their standard packaging into festive hampers with forest green panels and cranberry ribbons. A cost-effective way to add value during the busiest gifting season.
Wedding & Events - Event planners can reuse neutral boxes across occasions. Neutral base boxes dressed with festive panels serve as elegant Christmas wedding favours, then adapt easily for other events.
At Foldabox®, we believe Christmas packaging should be as special as the gifts inside—without creating unnecessary waste. With FAB Sides® Decorative Panels and seasonal ribbons, you can personalise your packaging in endless ways while reusing your base boxes year after year.
Ready to make your packaging festive, flexible, and sustainable? Explore our Christmas side panels and ribbons today, and give your customers an unforgettable unboxing experience this holiday season.
FAQs
Q1: Do I need to buy new gift boxes for Christmas packaging?
Not at all. FAB Sides® and ribbons let you refresh your existing stock boxes, saving money and reducing waste.
Q2: Which box sizes are compatible with FAB Sides®?
FAB Sides® are designed for A5 Deep, A4 Deep, and XL Deep gift boxes.
Q3: Can ribbons and FAB Sides® be mixed and matched?
Absolutely. Combining different ribbons, tissue, and panels creates endless custom looks.
Q4: Why is this approach more eco-friendly?
By using your base boxes and refreshing only the accessories, you minimise packaging waste while still delivering a premium festive presentation.
