What you will need:

                                    2 pieces of cardstock cut 7 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches

                                      (for the box)

                                    1 piece of coordinating cardstock cut 6 1/4  x  3 5/8 inches

                                      (for lid)

                                   1 piece of coordinating cardstock 8 1/2 x 1 inch

                                      (for strap)

                                   2  1 inch circles (optional)

                                   2 brads

                                   sticky tape

                                   cutter

                                   scoring blade

                                  Assorted cardstock / images for decorating

   Step 1:  Score your box pieces at 1 1/2 inches on each of the 7 1/2 inch sides.  Score again at 1 1/2 inches on the 7 1/4 inch side.  

    Step 2:  Cut along the scorelines on both pieces as shown.  (Note: it’s better to cut UP from the bottom as this will reinforce the bottom of your box).

    Step 3:  This is important!  On the piece you designate as the back piece (you choose), you will want o cut a 1/16 inch strip off the top (the side that isn’t scored) as this will ensure that the box fits snuggly together and lines up properly.

     Step 4:  Apply sticky tape to the flaps and fold under to make each 1/2 box.  

  Step 5:  Line the 3 inside edges of the front piece with sticky tape and slide them together.  I position the pieces together so they line up properly, then smooth them out from the inside.

 Step 6:  Score your box top piece at 1 inch on all four sides.

  Step 7:  Cut corners to create flaps as shown.  Apply adhesive and assemble.

   Step 8:  Assemble strap as shown and affix to box with a brad.  This allows the strap to swivel… making it easy to remove the box lid.    (Ignore the black cardstock here.. I just used it so you could see what I was doing )

  Step 9: Decorate your box!

   That’s it!  Happy creating :) 

Deets on this box:

Stamps: Wild Rose DD, Fancy Flexible Phrases

Colors: Basic Black, Real Red, GP White, Chocolate Chip, Infuse DP

Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black, Regal Rose, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Old Olive

Accessories: brads, ribbon, dimensionals, scallop circle punches, oval punches, birds & swirls EF, scoring blade

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They’re calling for a severe ice storm here tonight, so in anticipation of being out of power tomorrow, I thought I would get this posted today. 

 TFL!~ and have a blessed day.

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