On Thursday I showed you how to make a set of some super cute thanks cards. I am planning to use them as thanks cards, but as I have made a few, I also wanted to put them in a box to gift them to friends. The super cute simple box also means that the cards and box are also perfect for craft fairs.
This box is an easy box to make and perfect if you are new to box making, or if you just want a quick easy box for your cards. I created the envelopes using the retired envelope punch board, I will probably but some envelopes as my envelopes are shocking, I have used the board more for boxes rather than envelopes. It is something I need to use more and practice using (apparently it takes 20 hours to be an expert in a new skill, so it may take a while.)
Simple 4x4 inch (10x10cm) box using Rich Razzleberry, Coastal Cabana and the Biggest Wish stamp set
Measurements
Metric
27.5cm x 17.5cm
score on long side (27.5cm) - 1.5cm, 3cm, 14.5cm and 16cm
score on short side (17.5cm) - 1.5cm, 3cm, 14.5cm and 16cm
Imperial
10 1/2 inches x 6 1/2 inches
score on long side (10 1/2 inches) - 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 5 1/2 inches and 6 inches
score on short side (6 1/2 inches) - 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 5 1/2 and 6 inches
Tips and tricks
if possible use a score board (i struggle with straight lines on my trimmer)
ensure all the score lines are all burnished (edges smoothed down to reinforce the crease, normally done using a bonefolder.)
Lay the box out flat to work out which parts should be removed
use liquid glue to ensure wiggle room
rounding the corners will help close the box
You can remove the tabs if you wish it works with and without the tabs (some people think it looks more professional with the tabs)
Use your trimmer to remove the long tabs if you are not confident using scissors
Box template for where to cut and how the box should look following cutting before being put together
I think the box is super cute. The Coastal Cabana box was made using the measurements for CMs, rather than converting the measurements directly, I reworked the measurements for CM to avoid the random numbers (my brain works better in CM and half CM. I am still in love with the Rich Razzleberry, which is your favourite?
