Maria’s Treat Box

Create a darling treat box.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Score the 8 1/2" x 10" piece of cardstock on the 8 1/2" side at 1/4", 2 1/4", 6 1/4" and 8 1/4".
   
   Turn cardstock to 10" side and score at 5 1/2" and 7 1/2".

   

2. Step 2

   On the left side of the cardstock, starting at the 2 1/4" score line, cut to the 5 1/2" horizontal score line and cut off the 2 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece. Repeat this step on the right side.
   

   

3. Step 3

   Turn the card stock to the 8 1/2" side and cut at the 7 1/2" score line to the 2 1/4" horizontal score line. Do not cut off the piece.
   
   Repeat this step on the other side.
   

   

4. Step 4

   Fold the cardstock at the score lines as shown in the picture
   

   

5. Step 5 (Optional)

   Round the corners of the 5 1/2" flap.
   

   

6. Step 6

   Score the 2" x 8" piece of patterned paper at 2" and 6".
   

   

7. Step 7

   Fold at the score lines as shown in the picture.
   

   

8. Step 8

   Adhere the 2" x 8" piece of patterned paper to the first 2 1/2" flap on your cardstock base.
   

   

9. Step 9

   Apply strong adhesive to the 1/4" flap and the second 2" flap on the outer side of the flap.
   
   Repeat on the right side of the box.
   
   

   

10. Step 10

    Assemble the box as shown in the picture.
    
    Round the corners of one end of the 3 3/4" x 5 1/4" patterned paper piece.
    
    Adhere the patterned paper piece to the inside of the 5 1/2" back flap of the box to create a box lining.
    

    

11. Step 11

    Decorate your box as desired and add treat bags.
    

    

Video!

Your Turn

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