Punch Boxes are 3 inches square.

Originals from the 1920s.

Handmade Punch Boxes:
"Sweet Words" or "Custom"

Our Punch Box is a creative update of a mostly forgotten artifact from the 1920s and 30s. They're playful objects with little compartments containing paper scrolls that are only revealed when "punched" out.

The front and back of each Punch Box is adorned with letterpress imagery designed by Lea, and the scrolls are full of sweet words appropriate for Valentine's Day or anytime you want to say, "You're neat. I like you." They'll work for friends and family too!

If you like surprises, go ahead and order "Sweet Words". If you'd like to see what's on the 12 "Sweet Words" scrolls before ordering, click here. You can also order a "Custom" Punch Box below and we'll put whatever you want on your scrolls (20 words max per scroll).

Each Punch Box is edged with Japanese washi tape and contains 12 compartments sealed with colorful gampi tissue paper. They're carefully assembled by hand in our studio in Oakland, CA.

Materials: Letterpressed paper and matboard, Japanese washi tape, gambi tissue paper, paper scrolls, adhesive
Making: Assembled by hand
Size: 3" square, 1/2" deep
Packaging: Glassine envelope with sticker


$20.00 per Punch Box (Sweet Words)

$32.00 per Punch Box (Custom)

Note: Custom Punch Boxes are made to order. Once you complete checkout, you'll be given a link to a form where you can submit your custom scroll messages.