Christmas Gift Card & Money Puzzle Box | Snowflake Maple Box

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$59.95

Difficulty: Easy

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Description

The Snowflake Box turns a Christmas gift card or a fold of cash into a gift they have to solve to open. It is a wooden gift card and money puzzle box in blue-stained maple hardwood, with five different snowflakes laser-engraved into the lid and sides. Each Snowflake Box is handcrafted in Hudson, Florida, by Creative Crafthouse, a family-run maker of wooden puzzles and games since 2003.

A gift card on its own is easy to give, and it can feel that way too. A 2025 holiday gifting survey found that 57 percent of people think a digital or last-minute gift comes across as impersonal. Inside the Snowflake Box, that same card becomes something they work to reach, and the box stays out on a shelf or desk to hold small valuables long after the holidays. The snowflakes are laser-engraved into the hardwood, not printed or stickered, so they will not rub off.

The way in is a secret, easy once you find it, so it plays as a fun reveal rather than a hard brain teaser. The interior has a felt-lined floor and room for a gift card, a fold of bills, a check, a watch, or a ring; a standard gift card fits easily, though not lying flat. An instructions and solution sheet comes in the box, so no one stays locked out for good, and the gift card or cash you hide inside is yours to add. Overall the box is a 4 inch cube with a thick floorboard base that resists water and scratches.

Add a name, a date, or a short message with laser engraving for $4, and the box becomes a keepsake made for them. See it in action: watch the Snowflake Box video.

Prefer a cherry version? The same box comes in cherry hardwood as the Secret Stash, or browse all of our gift card and money puzzle boxes. Every Snowflake Box ships from our Florida shop.

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Product Specifications

Dimensions: 4.0 × 4.0 × 4.0 in
Materials: Wood, Metal
Difficulty Level: Easy
Age Range: Seniors (65+ years), Tweens (9-12 years), Kids (6-8 years), Teens (13-18 years), Adults (18+ years)
Piece Count: 2
What's Included: Puzzle box base (1), Puzzle box lid (1), Instructions and solution sheet (1)
Gift Occasions: Christmas, Holidays, Birthday
Personalization Available: Yes
Puzzle Type: Puzzle Box, Escape Room
Category: Puzzle Box
Availability: In Stock

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Snowflake Box?

The Snowflake Box is a wooden Christmas gift card and money puzzle box, handmade from blue-stained maple hardwood with five different snowflakes laser-engraved into the lid and sides. You hide a gift card, folded cash, a check, or a small keepsake inside, and the recipient has to solve the box to reach it, which turns an ordinary gift card into something they remember opening. It is part of our gift card and money puzzle box collection.

How does the Snowflake Box open?

The way in is a secret that is easy once you find it and satisfying when you do. We keep the method out of this listing on purpose, so the surprise stays intact for whoever you give it to, and an instructions and solution sheet comes in the box so no one is stuck for good.

What comes in the box?

The Snowflake Box itself, a base and a lid, plus an instructions and solution sheet. The gift card, cash or keepsake you hide inside is yours to add.

What fits inside?

The Snowflake Box has a felt-lined interior floor and room for a standard gift card, a fold of cash, a check, a watch, a ring, or a small note. A standard gift card fits easily, though not lying flat. The thick floorboard base resists water and scratches, so the box can sit out and hold small valuables long after the holidays.

Why give a gift card or money in a puzzle box?

Because a gift card on its own can feel like an afterthought. A 2025 holiday gifting survey found that 57 percent of people think a digital or last-minute gift comes across as impersonal. Tucking that same card inside a puzzle box turns it into a moment: the recipient earns what is inside, then keeps the box. The Snowflake Box is a good fit for teachers, coworkers, white elephant exchanges, and anyone who is hard to shop for.

How hard is it, and who is it for?

The Snowflake Box is an easy, delightful surprise rather than a difficult brain teaser, so it suits teens and adults alike. The challenge is in spotting the trick, not in hours of work, which makes it a friendly gift for someone who is not a dedicated puzzler. If you want a harder hidden-compartment box, see our high-end puzzle box collection.

What is it made of and how big is it?

Each Snowflake Box is blue-stained maple hardwood with five distinct snowflakes laser-engraved into the wood, not printed or stickered, so the artwork will not rub off. The Snowflake Box is a 4 inch cube on the outside with a felt-lined interior floor, and the base is a thick floorboard layer for strength and a water and scratch resistant surface.

Can I personalize the Snowflake Box?

Yes. The Snowflake Box can be personalized with a custom laser engraving for $4. Add a name, date, or short message when you order. See our laser engraving page for details and examples. For a custom logo or artwork, request a quote for custom work.

Where is the Snowflake Box made and how does it ship?

We handcraft the Snowflake Box in our family workshop in Hudson, Florida, and ship it from our Florida shop, with standard orders on their way within one business day and personalized orders within two.