Wow, what a wet day. Just got back from Derby, after trying
several different routes which were impassable due to flooding.
The batteries are charged and now I can show you the teacher
gift idea I demoed on Wednesday night.
It’s a very simple box which holds one of those small bags
of Thornton’s chocolates (about 99p from the Co-op or Home Bargains), making it
an affordable gift when you have lots of teachers to thank. I got the idea from
my downline and friend, Donna Taplin, but have tweaked it slightly so that you
can get one out of a sheet of A4.
I used the fabulous Everyday Enchantment Designer Series
Papers – I’m SO glad these are back, even if it’s only for July, as they were
my favourite papers of all time. Clearly I’m not alone as SU have given into
demand and are giving us until the end of the month to get hold of them...
while stocks last that is!
I’ve also used the gorgeous ribbons and brads which are also
available during July only – these are FREE with a £45 order, and they are
already proving really popular. The ribbon is only 1/8” wide so really useful
for projects like this one. And the brads co-ordinate perfectly with the
Everyday Enchantment paper.
Edited to add: the template was incorrect so I've fixed it!
So, without further ado, here’s how to make the box:
- Take
a sheet of A4 cardstock and cut it down to 11” long. You could stamp it if
you wished – if so, do this before scoring
- Score
at 1½” down one long edge and repeat on the opposite edge
- Now,
measuring along the long edge, score at 1½”, 5”, 6½” and 10”
- Fold
along all of these scorelines, in the same direction
- Cut
along all of the short scorelines, six cuts in all
- The
end of the card which has the 1” flap will be your lid – the two flaps on
each side need to be cut down to 1”.
- Apply
adhesive (Sticky Strip is best) to the four small square flaps and
assemble
Now you have the basic box and can decorate it as you wish.
I did this:
- Take
a strip of Designer Series paper, measuring 12”x4”
- Using
Tombow adhesive, carefully stick it to the box, folding it gently around
the corners as you go. Don’t be tempted to score it at the same points as
the box as it just won’t fit. Also don’t be tempted to stick it to the
cardstock first, as this can stretch the paper and cause tearing.
- You’ll
be left with a flap of paper just under 1” – you can trim this off or fold
it over. I folded it over because it’s quicker!
- Wrap
around Baker’s Twine or narrow organdy ribbon to hold the box closed,
attaching a tag before you tie it off.
- Finally,
add the flower, but make sure you only stick it below the ribbon line, so
that the ribbon can be slid off, leaving the box intact.
 |
| Here's one made with Sweet Shop papers and brads |
The flower is made with the new Blossom Die. I punched three
flowers from the same paper and snipped the petals with scissors. The centre of
the flower is a 1” circle, again snipped to give it a bit more dimension.
Here’s the recipe for the box in the main picture. I’ve also
shown a few others that I’ve made, using different papers and products. Need to
make one for a man? Don’t worry, just change the colours and omit the flower –
I have one to show you later but not tomorrow as that is, of course, Caturday!
 |
| And here's one using Cheerful Treat hostess papers |
Stamps: For My Family
Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Lucky Limeade, Pool
Party, Very Vanilla
Paper: Everyday Enchantment
Ink: Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Everyday Enchantment ribbons and
brad bundle, Blossom punch, 1” circle punch, Modern Label Punch, Basic
Rhinestones
All products by Stampin’ Up!®
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Wow, what a wet day. Just got back from Derby, after trying
several different routes which were impassable due to flooding.
The batteries are charged and now I can show you the teacher
gift idea I demoed on Wednesday night.
It’s a very simple box which holds one of those small bags
of Thornton’s chocolates (about 99p from the Co-op or Home Bargains), making it
an affordable gift when you have lots of teachers to thank. I got the idea from
my downline and friend, Donna Taplin, but have tweaked it slightly so that you
can get one out of a sheet of A4.
I used the fabulous Everyday Enchantment Designer Series
Papers – I’m SO glad these are back, even if it’s only for July, as they were
my favourite papers of all time. Clearly I’m not alone as SU have given into
demand and are giving us until the end of the month to get hold of them...
while stocks last that is!
I’ve also used the gorgeous ribbons and brads which are also
available during July only – these are FREE with a £45 order, and they are
already proving really popular. The ribbon is only 1/8” wide so really useful
for projects like this one. And the brads co-ordinate perfectly with the
Everyday Enchantment paper.
Edited to add: the template was incorrect so I've fixed it!
So, without further ado, here’s how to make the box:
- Take
a sheet of A4 cardstock and cut it down to 11” long. You could stamp it if
you wished – if so, do this before scoring
- Score
at 1½” down one long edge and repeat on the opposite edge
- Now,
measuring along the long edge, score at 1½”, 5”, 6½” and 10”
- Fold
along all of these scorelines, in the same direction
- Cut
along all of the short scorelines, six cuts in all
- The
end of the card which has the 1” flap will be your lid – the two flaps on
each side need to be cut down to 1”.
- Apply
adhesive (Sticky Strip is best) to the four small square flaps and
assemble
Now you have the basic box and can decorate it as you wish.
I did this:
- Take
a strip of Designer Series paper, measuring 12”x4”
- Using
Tombow adhesive, carefully stick it to the box, folding it gently around
the corners as you go. Don’t be tempted to score it at the same points as
the box as it just won’t fit. Also don’t be tempted to stick it to the
cardstock first, as this can stretch the paper and cause tearing.
- You’ll
be left with a flap of paper just under 1” – you can trim this off or fold
it over. I folded it over because it’s quicker!
- Wrap
around Baker’s Twine or narrow organdy ribbon to hold the box closed,
attaching a tag before you tie it off.
- Finally,
add the flower, but make sure you only stick it below the ribbon line, so
that the ribbon can be slid off, leaving the box intact.
|
| Here's one made with Sweet Shop papers and brads |
The flower is made with the new Blossom Die. I punched three
flowers from the same paper and snipped the petals with scissors. The centre of
the flower is a 1” circle, again snipped to give it a bit more dimension.
Here’s the recipe for the box in the main picture. I’ve also
shown a few others that I’ve made, using different papers and products. Need to
make one for a man? Don’t worry, just change the colours and omit the flower –
I have one to show you later but not tomorrow as that is, of course, Caturday!
|
| And here's one using Cheerful Treat hostess papers |
Stamps: For My Family
Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Lucky Limeade, Pool
Party, Very Vanilla
Paper: Everyday Enchantment
Ink: Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Everyday Enchantment ribbons and
brad bundle, Blossom punch, 1” circle punch, Modern Label Punch, Basic
Rhinestones
All products by Stampin’ Up!®
