It’s the most wonderful time of the year! In a few short weeks, millions of consumers will open holiday gifts—the best of which (in our humble opinion) will be packaged in folding cartons.
We see many festive designs in our annual Paperboard Packaging Competition, and now is the time to spread that cheer! Get festive with these seven cartons from our 2019 contest.
1. Lancôme Holiday Mascara Sets
An eye-catching element of the 2018 Lancôme Holiday Campaign, this nostalgic cracker box is gift-ready and interactive. The box holds Monseiur Big Mascara and Double-action eye makeup remover. A perfect stocking stuffer, the piece triumphs over other holiday-ready gifts on the shelf.
2. Breckenridge ‘Holidale’ Beer Carriers
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Part of their Small Batch Series of specialty brews, Breckenridge Brewery created Holidale (a Christmas Ale) and 472 (a Double IPA), which were released late in 2018. The custom-cut carriers highlight the mountains of the brewery’s Colorado home and their logo. UV soft touch coating gives a premium tactile sensation fit for a holiday gift.
3. All Packaging Holiday Greeting Self-Promo
Completely replacing printed graphics with intricate, laser-cut decoration and messaging, this carton is a holiday greeting and a fantastic way to market All Packaging’s converting capabilities. The laser cutting, unique structure, and contrasting board types create curiosity and a memorable experience for customers and prospects who receive this gift.
4. Keurig Winter Coffee Collection
This Keurig gift collection spreads holiday cheer through a warm cup of coffee. The unique book-style structure amplifies both package appeal and gifting capabilities, while high-gloss varnish and a matte, soft touch finish give a premium look and feel. Furthermore, the beautiful, gift-ready design eliminates the need for wrapping paper.
5. Southern Champion Tray Christmas Card
Part folding carton, part Christmas card, Southern Champion created this design to wish people season’s greetings as well as promote their company. Not your average card, the graphics, board type, digital printing, and structural design create an interactive, 3D pop-up experience for Christmas.
6. Jim Beam Whiskies of the Season
No need for gift-wrapping with this interactive whiskey advent calendar! Consumers are able to try a new whiskey every day, all the while being reminded of the brand on a regular basis. The carton includes recipes for each whiskey so recipients can experience a new cocktail for each of the 12 days.
7. Saltopia Infused Sea Salt
This decorative package for Saltopia sea salt stands out in photos, on shelf, and on QVC television where it exceeded customer expectations. The design allows the product to stand vertically, giving triumphant look that towers over other gift products.
Want more holiday cheer? We’ll be sharing these and other festive cartons during our “12 Days of Cartons” social media campaign! Check us out on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.