Today I want to show you how to make a simple box to hold a set of six A2 sized cards and envelopes. This box would make a lovely presentation for a gift set of cards!
You'll need the Envelope Punch Board and a 9" square piece of cardstock. Line up one edge at the
3-1/2" mark; score & punch. Slide the cardstock to the 4-1/2" mark; score & punch. Rotate the cardstock 90 degrees and repeat, lining up your previous score lines with the marker on the punch board. Repeat for the remaining two sides. Your cardstock should look like this:
Don't forget to use the corner rounder feature of the punch board to give your project a polished look.
Fold and burnish on all score lines. Cut all four corners as shown here and place a small bit of tape adhesive on the outside of the box as indicated.
Place tape adhesive on the inside of the box flaps as shown here:
Now is the time to decorate the front of your box. I used a piece of Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper cut at 4-1/4" x 5-5/8". Next, remove the backing from the tape adhesive and carefully fold & assemble the box, being careful to "square up" all four corners.
To make the belly band, cut a strip of coordinating DSP or cardstock 1-1/2" x 11". Carefully wrap it around your box, making creases at the four corners. You may find this easiest if your box is filled with cards so it won't collapse if you press too hard. Remove the belly band and burnish the creases with your bone folder. Place the band back on the cardbox and adhere the ends with tape adhesive, but not too tightly - you need this to slide on & off easily!
Don't forget the Designer Paper Sale starts on Saturday, October 1 - buy 3, get 1 free! What a great time to stock up on papers for projects like this!
Have a wonderful day,
Pat
Very pretty! Another good use for the envelope punch board!
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