Crate Card

Make a pop-up card that looks like a classic wood crate.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Prepare kraft cardstock base by cutting strips:
   2 1/4” x 11”
   1” x 4 1/2" (cut three)
   1” x 2 1/4"

   

2. Prepare die cut flowers, sentiments, or other ‘fillers’ for your crate.

   

3. Step 2

   Score the large strip at 2”, 5 1/2", and 7 1/2".

   

4. Step 3

   Score the three 4 1/2" strips 1/2" from each end.

   

5. Score the smallest strip down the center from a short side.

   

6. Step 4

   You can leave the box as is without the crate look, or you can cut slats. Measure and mark at the end of each long side at 1/2” and 5/8” from the top and bottom, and 1 1/16” and 1 3/16” (center).

   

7. Step 5

   Trace between the marks 1/8” from the score lines.

   

8. Cut away the strips to create the slatted look.

   

9. Step 6

   Fold and burnish all score lines.

   

10. Fold the three 4 1/2" strips in a Z. Fold the small piece in half.

    

11. Step 7

    The small piece will act as a hinge to glue the box together. Trim one side if needed so it doesn’t show through the slats. Use glue or double sided tape to create the box corner.

    

12. Step 8

    Add double sided tap to the tabs on the inner strips.

    

13. Adhere the tabs to the short sides of the inside of the box, lining the up the strips with the top of the box, and making sure the strips go straight across. Repeat with the remaining strips, spacing them evenly across. The box should fold flat.

    

14. Step 9

    Adhere the flowers or other die cuts onto the inner strips to fill the box. Take care in positioning so the card can still fold flat.

    

15. Step 10

    Embellish the front of the card if desired to complete the project.

    

Video!

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