With Valentine’s Day, right around the corner… Well, I thought I would bring back a great project! It’s not my original design so I don’t feel comfortable sharing the dimensions… however, I tried to find this box again and can’t find it anywhere. Just know, it’s not mine. Another demonstrator thought this baby up.
Here’s what you will need:
1 – 5″ x 5″ cardstock (Sweet Sugarplum used here)
1 – 3/4″ x 8 1/2″ Strip (if you do the hearts, I cut mine 1 x 8 1/2 – Sweet Sugarplum used here)
10 – Scallop Circle punches (Rich Razzleberry used here)
6 – 1 3/8″ Circle Punches (Sweet Sugarplum used here)
6 – 1 1/4″ Circle Punches (Whisper White used here)
I did something completely different with this box. I used the Window Box Thinlets to cut-out the shapes in each of the side panels and the Love Notes Thinlets to cut hearts out for the handle! Super cute!!
So, now what? Well, let’s make a box. Take your 5 x 5 card stock and score on all 4 sides at 1 1/2″. (see the example below – dotted lines are score lines, solid lines are cut lines.) So, put one of the 5 x 5 sides along the top, score at 1 1/2″, turn 90 degrees, score at 1 1/2″, turn 90 degrees, score at 1 1/2″, turn 90 degrees and score at 1 1/2″
Cut on the 4 score lines as shown. The run from the edge of the paper to the 1 1/2″ score line. You will notice that there are two cuts at the top of the paper and two cuts at the bottom of the paper. The other 4 score lines are not cut. They are only scored.
Now, fold up the sides. The flaps should both fold into either side of the box. (where the cut lines are) I stapled the sides and the handle on at the same time. Using only 1 staple right in the middle to secure the box together. You will cover the staple with a scallop set (mine is the Kiss and the lips).
What do you think? Pretty simple, right. Quick and easy! Makes a great gift for a co-worker, employee or anyone, really! If you have any questions, feel free to post them in the comment section!
List of supplies: (each link opens a new window)
- Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies
- Sealed With Love Photopolymer Bundle
- Whisper White 8 1/2 x 11 Card Stock
- Sweet Sugarplum 8 1/2 x 11 Card Stock
- Rich Razzleberry 8 1/2 x 11 Card Stock
- Scallop Circle Punch (Retired, I guess… woops) You could use Layering Circles Framelits, if you have a Big Shot.
- Stampin’ Up! Stapler (not currently available)
- 1-3/8″ Circle Punch
- 1-1/4″ Circle Punch
- Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Window Box Thinlits Dies
- Big Shot
- Mini Glue Dots
Phew! I made it through! This challenge was to make 3 cards and SEND them out! LOL!!! At first, it was for birthday cards. I am so bad at my correspondence that I asked if it could be any card (since February is a little light in the birthday department). YES! I am so excited. So, since I knew I would be mailing these cards, I decided to make 4 no-layer cards. Sooooo this card was supposed to be a double. But! I mis-inked it. Now, as you may know, there are no mistakes ONLY embellishment opportunities. Well, in a later card, I did take advantage of that. But not this one. There was no way to save it.
Here’s another fantastic color combination. We didn’t have exactly the right colors for this one but this combination, though not quite exact, does work well here! Tip Top Taupe, Sweet Sugarplum, and 
There are some beautiful color combinations out there for weddings. This one is spectacular. Cherry Cobbler, Real Red and Basic Grey. What I love about this box is the versatility of just what you can do with it. Yesterday, we cut slats in the lid of the box with one of the colors peeking through. Today, we cut out a hexagon with a beautiful floral pattern cut out. Wait until you see tomorrow’s set. WOW!
Inspiration comes from EVERYWHERE! Lately, it’s been coming from my niece. LOL. She has a growing business called 
Stampers With Altitude!!! 