5-Sided Box
by Natalie O’Shea
Use our free template to create a 5 sided gift box.
Supplies
- Cardstock
- Printable template or downloadable svg cut file
- Scissors
- Scoring tool
- Patterned paper for layering
- Punch or die for box top
- Embellishments
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Decide on the colour card for your box. Use the template to cut out five of the template pieces.
NOTE:
The template is provided in imperial and metric measurements here. Please click on the image to open it in a larger size for download. -
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Step 2
Score the dotted lines where shown.
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Step 3
Glue the five template pieces together as shown, with each tab to the back side of the next piece.
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Step 4
Draw around your box and cut within the lines to make your base. Glue to the base of the box and trim if necessary.
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Step 5
Cut out five rectangles of coordinating cardstock for layering panels. These will measure 7.5 x 9.5cms or 2 3/4” x 3 3/4”.
If using the svg template, cut to 2 1/4" x 3". -
Layer the above panels with patterned paper measuring 7 x 9cms or 2 1/2” x 3 1/2”. If using the svg template, cut to 2" x 2 3/4". Glue the patterned paper to the cardstock and then add the panels to each of the sides of the box.
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Step 6 (Optional)
Die cut or punch a starburst or other shape for the top of the box, adding patterned paper if you wish.
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Step 7
Embellish the box as desired. For the sample six layered daisies were shaped and added to the sides and top.
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Step 8
Complete the project.
Video!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for 5-Sided Box. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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