Tutorial for Cute Paper Boxes
I was so excited when I was asked to guest blog for SNR and I’ve been thinking about what on earth to blog about. I decided to go with something that I’m known for: tutorials.
I want to show you how to make some simple and cute paper boxes. They come in very handy for Valentine’s Day.
First, print out this template on 8.5 X 11 cardstock. ( click on the picture and then right-click to print)
You'll need double-sided patterned paper, scissors, a craft knife, a bone folder, and ink (optional).
When you've cut out the template, simply trace it to the back of your paper and cut it out.
I like to ink the outside edges.
Use the bone folder to fold up the sides of the box.
Slide the tabbed side through the slit on the opposite side and then slide the scalloped sides into each other.
All that’s left is to decorate the outside.
Fill the box with chocolate. I guess you can fill it with other stuff than chocolate, but for some reason that’s all I can think of;)
It’s a perfect little gift for your Valentine.
Check out my blog for plenty of more tutorials -- www.scrap-a-little.com
Bio:
I live in Okinawa, Japan together with my Marine husband, our two awesome kids, and two crazy cats. I started scrapbooking in 2005 and I’ve finished over 30 scrapbooks. I’m privileged to be a stay-at-home-mom with plenty of time for my hobby/addiction.
I currently design for a challenge blog: http://itsallaboutmechallenge.blogspot.com
When I don’t scrap or blog, I spend time hanging out with my family and enjoy this subtropical island with all it’s gorgeous beaches.
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Cute, cute, cute!!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Melissa | 01/29/2010 at 04:50 PM
Those boxes are so cute!! Thanks for sharing the template!
Posted by: Cathy | 01/29/2010 at 05:34 PM
Thank you for the great tutorial and blog post, Helen!! I can't wait to try one of these darling boxes!!
Posted by: Cheryl Nyboer | 01/29/2010 at 08:01 PM
I really like those. I have this love for miniature boxes. Thank you for sharing your beautiful project with us.
Thena
Posted by: Thena | 01/29/2010 at 08:12 PM
The box is so cute ...love everything
Posted by: Lucy Chesna | 01/29/2010 at 08:21 PM
Fabulous tutorial Helen! Those are such pretty little gift boxes. I'll definitely give them a try for my special valentines!
Posted by: Jennifer Schmidt | 01/30/2010 at 03:56 AM
I love boxes! Thanks for the tut on yours :) I'm jealous you live in OKINAWA...went there on my high school (Am. School In Jpn) spring break and had a wonderful time! Enjoy your time there!!
Posted by: MargieH | 01/30/2010 at 06:45 AM
Heya, Helen!
Great to see you here!
Posted by: Brittny Lejeune | 01/30/2010 at 09:11 PM
Oh so pretty! I can't wait to try it out myself.
Posted by: Lora | 02/01/2010 at 10:00 AM
Helen! So happy to see your post! What a great tutorial - you are so talented and full of inspiration. :)
Posted by: Melissa Elsner | 02/02/2010 at 03:00 PM
This is such a pretty package. Is there any way that you could post the template as a PDF? That way i could use it in my digital diecut machine. :-) Or could you send it in PDF to piechnik@shaw.ca
Posted by: Sherri Piechnik | 02/13/2010 at 08:28 AM