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4 Mar, 2008

~Toy’s Haven Card Box Tutorial~

Posted by toyzhaven @ 2:50 pm

Shelved under Boxes & Bags, Toy's Box Tutorial

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 )