Make this easy box just by scoring cardstock and then decorating with designer paper and whatever embellishments you like. No fancy machines - anyone can do it! Decorate with papers & ribbons you have around the house, or copy the sample here. Finished box measures 8 1/2" high and 2 1/2" wide.
SUPPLIES
Paper (including cutting dimensions):
Garden Green Cardstock [CS] (102584) 8 ½” x 11”, 5 ½” x 5 ½”, scrap for layering embellishment
Poppy Parade [CS] (119793) scrap for layering embellishment
Santa’s Workshop Specialty Designer Series Paper [DSP] (147809) 4 pieces 2 ¼” x 5 ¾”, 1 piece 2 ¼” x 2 ¼”, 4 pieces 2 ¼” x 1 ¼”, maybe one image for front of box of your choosing from the paper
Accessories:
Simply Scored Board (122334) or other scoring tool
Bone Folder (102300)
Poppy Parade ½” Textured Weave Ribbon (147813) 36”
Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Tear & Tape Adhesive (138995)
Stampin’ Trimmer (126889)
Paper Snips (103579)
INSTRUCTIONS
Box:
1. Score 8 ½” x 11” paper for box with Simply Scored Board along long side at 2 1/2”, 5”, 7 ½”, and 10”.
2. Turn paper and score at 2 ½”.
3. Follow diagram. Cut the scored lines up to the 2 ½” score line to form the bottom flaps of the box. Trim a little angle off each flap to make them easier to fold in. Trim off the smallest little scored piece at the bottom. (see photo below)
4. Crease all the score lines with Bone Folder to get crisp edge.
5. Adhere the strips of DSP to the sides before assembling box, either all the same designs or different. If you do different designs, first fold the box together without gluing to see which panel will be the front of the box, if that matters to your design.
6. Adhere the narrow scored edge to the opposite edge of the paper. Use strong adhesive like the Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Tear & Tape Adhesive. Adhere the flaps at the bottom of the box. Stick the Bone Folder down inside the box to press on the tabs to assure they stick together.
7. If you want, cut out one of the cute designs from the DSP, layer it on some cardstock, and adhere to front of box. Decorate the box however you like!
Lid:
1. Score Green 5 ½” x 5 ½” inch CS on all sides at 1 ½” by pulling the paper over a “smidge” to the right (about 1/16”) on the Simply Scored. Then score at the 1 ½” mark. Do this on each side of the paper, remembering the “smidge”. This will provide just a little extra space, so the lid will fit on the box by being a tiny bit larger.
2. Follow diagram and cut just up to the score line on the bottom and the top (opposite sides). You might want to also cut the tabs at slight angles so they fit better without the bulk at the edges.
3. Before gluing, adhere whatever patterns of DSP to the center and sides of the lid. Assemble the lid and make sure it fits on the top of the box.
4. If desired, tie a ribbon around the box to hold on the lid.
NOTE: Whisper White Thick Cardstock (140272) would be good to use for extra strength to the box OR you can make a box with stamping on the cardstock without designer paper. Just be creative!
