Treat Box
by Beate Johns
Stuffed full of candy, cookies or potpourri, this easy-to-make box is sure to be a hit!
Supplies
- Paper cutter with scoring blade
- One 12"x12" piece of cardstock
- Eight 3 3/4" squares of Patterned Paper A
- One 3 7/8" square of Patterned Paper A
- Eight 3 7/8" squares of Patterned Paper B
- Adhesive
- Eight Eyelets
- Crop-a-dile™
- Ribbon
- Bone Folder
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Score 12" x 12" cardstock at 4" and 8".
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Step 2
Turn cardstock 90 degrees and score at 4" and 8".
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Step 3
Prefold all scores.
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Step 4
Fold one corner square over to a center square to create a diagonal fold in the corner square.
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Step 5
Add a diagonal fold to all four corner squares.
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Step 6
Cut all 3 3/4" patterned paper squares in half diagonally.
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Step 7
Tape the triangle shapes to the outer squares and tape the 3 7/8" paper squares in Pattern B to the scored squares of the box inside.
The one 3 7/8" square of the Pattern A paper goes in the center of the box.
(The inside of the box is the side that has the diagonal fold going in.) -
Step 8
Flip cardstock and decorate the outside.
There's no need to add patterned paper to the center panel as this will be the bottom. -
Step 9
Punch a hole in each of the outer corners.
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Step 10
Add an eyelet to each of the punched holes.
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Step 11
Thread a 24" piece of ribbon or cord through the eyelets and tie to hold the box together.
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Step 12
Finished box.
Video!
Variations
Fill it up
Add candy, cookies or potpourri.
Different sizes
Start with any perfectly square cardstock square, then score at 1/3 and 2/3 the length of your square. For example, when starting with a 9" square, score at 3" and 6".
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Treat Box. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.
One question though - on the example directions for the alternate sizes for a 9" square, shouldn't that say score at 3" and 6", not 9"?
Daven - FYI...instructions printed beautifully
Thanks so much.
Susan
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