Playing around with ideas on what to put some Easter candy in, I came up with this cute little box...which is my version of several similar boxes that are out there for all to see. I changed sizes, tweaked corners, put in a window...all fun stuff. Feel free to adapt to your own needs and supplies. While viewing this tutorial, just click on an image to get a better view.
For this project you will need a paper cutter with scoring blade, cardstock (4 3/4 x 6 3/4), SNAIL and Sticky Strip, window sheet (aka transparency sheet), Designer Series paper, scallop punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 2-Way Glue Pen, corner rounder, white taffeta ribbon. Oh, and Easter candy. I used Robin's Eggs here.
Start by cutting your cardstock to 6 3/4" x 4 3/4". Lay the long edge of your cardstock (I used Cameo Coral because it went so well with the Robin's Eggs) against the bottom of the paper cutter and score at 3/4", 3", 3 3/4", and 6". Note that in the diagram it looks like the bottom measurement on the left is 1 3/4", but it is not...the "1" is actually an arrow). Scoring as I just mentioned, you'll have three 3/4" sections and two 2 1/4" sections.
Rotate your cardstock 90 degrees and score at 3/4", 3 1/2" and 4 1/4". Lay your scored piece so that it matches the orientation of the sample. You will be cutting away the parts with the diagonals lines so that the end result is what is pictured to the left. You will also need to cut the three 3/4" lines along the bottom just up to the score mark. These will form the bottom flaps of your box.
If you want a window in your box so that the contents show through, you will need to punch a circle using the 1 1/4" circle punch, as shown. Obviously you'll want to use it upside down so you can see where you are punching. Try to get it as centered as possible.
Next, use your corner rounders on the top (pictured at left) and your 1/2" circle punch along the top (pictured at right). This last step makes it easier to get the top open. Not necessary, but I think it makes it look nicer. You now have the basic form of the box...we just need to embellish.
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re you put your punches away, we need to make a little something to go around the win
dow in the front. First, punch a 1 1/4" circle from your Designer Series Paper (left image). I used a Tempting Turqoise piece because it matched some of the Robin's Eggs. After doing that, punch a scallop using the scallop punch (right image) by centering it over the 1 1/4" hole. Again, if you are using your punch upside down, this will not be difficult.
Stamp your box as desired. I used a stamp from Polka Dots & Paisley, but you could use any stamp or wheel. Because of the size of the box, you probably want to keep the images on the smaller side. Once done stamping, you can adhere the window treatment (previous paragraph) to the box using your 2-Way Glue Pen.
Before we form the box, we have got to do something about the window, otherwise the candy will fall out! Cut a piece of transparency about 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" and adhere it to the inside of the box as shown. I used SNAIL to adhere mine. If you don't have transparency sheets laying around (SU used to carry window sheets but they stopped a couple years ago...I was using up some I had left over), you can use a piece of cellophane bag. Whatever you use, it should be clear.
Now it's time to put the box together. Apply Sticky Strip. I penciled in where they should go EXCEPT I noticed an error that I didn't catch before finishing the project. Apply Sticky Strip to the left vertical tab and not the one furthest on the right. The bottom markings are correct as they are. By making this change, the front of the box will have a nicer finish. Carefully put the box together...you know how sticky Sticky Strip is.
Add candy and affix the white taffeta to the top of the box as shown. I just used a Vera knot (another tutorial you'll find on this blog). Close it and you are done! Sorry these two images are pretty blurry...best I could get.
Try some variations. You can alter the size. Or you can use cardstock vellum instead of cardstock for the basic box. Add a tag. Use a bow instead of a knot. The possibilities are endless.
