Imagine stepping onto your porch and being greeted by giant wooden presents.

These pallet boxes are exactly that: oversized gifts that never need wrapping paper.

Moreover, the bows add a whimsical touch, while the rustic wood grain keeps things grounded and cozy.

They’re big enough to use as accent stands for smaller décor pieces, or you can stack them in a corner for a playful, oversized Christmas display.

Materials Needed

• Pallet wood planks (cut into 18”-24” lengths, approx. 20-25 planks per box)
• 2×2 wood strips (for frame support, 4 pieces per box)
• Wood screws (1.5”-2” size)
• Sandpaper (100–150 grit)
• Outdoor wood paint in red and green (quart each)
• Paintbrushes or foam rollers
• Jigsaw or scroll saw (to cut bow shapes)
• Wood glue (optional)
• Clear matte sealer (if displayed outdoors)

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Cut pallet planks into equal lengths for each side of the box. For a 20” tall box, you’ll need about 5 planks per side.

Step 2: Build the frame using 2×2 strips, forming a cube shape. Then secure planks vertically around the frame with screws to complete the box sides.

Step 3: Sand all rough edges until smooth. You want a rustic look, but without splinters.

Step 4: Paint the box in festive colors, alternate red and green for variety. Then allow to dry fully.

Step 5: Trace and cut out oversized bow shapes from pallet wood using a jigsaw. You can sand and paint them in a contrasting color.

Step 6: Attach the wooden bow to the top of the box with screws or strong wood glue.

Step 7: Seal everything with a matte finish if placing outdoors. Finally, arrange the boxes together for a stacked gift tower effect.

Notes:

Try mixing different sizes for visual impact including small boxes at 15”, medium at 20”, and large at 30”.

You can even add battery-operated fairy lights inside for a magical nighttime glow.