Cute Little Gift box

I saw this idea from Sigrid Kreative Art, who is from Germany. Loved it so much I had to figure out how to make one with our measurements. So here it is:

You will need two sheets of 3 1/2 x 5. I used soon to be retired Peek-a-boo Peach cardstock and a sheet from Picture Perfect Party DSP. Score at one inch on all sides of both pieces.

One of the great things about our DSP is that the coordinating colors are listed in the catalog and on the package. No trying to guess what colors were used to print the designs!

Notch to create a box (right side of picture), cutting the notch towards the outside tab leaving the middle tab with a straight cut. For the top piece cut one end the same as for the box. On the opposite side notch the ends toward the center tab (this will be the hinge piece) and cut straight from the side to remove the corners. Crease all scores.

Create one end of the box by adding glue to the outside tabs. Bring them together to the inside of the box. The center tab will be the outside of the box. Line up the edges to make them square. I like to use liquid glue to give me time to "wiggle" the tabs into place, but any adhesive would work. Set this piece aside.

For the lid, cut an angle off from the score line at the box end to the score line with only the center tab. You can do this with scissors, or line the beginning point and the ending point onto the track of your cutter. Form the box end as done on the box piece.

Add glue to the outside of the tabs on the opposite end of the box and place together. Before adding the outside tab, place the lid onto the box and position the "hinge" over the glued tabs. Add glue to the last tab and adhere it to the end. This will form the box with a hinged lid.

OPTIONAL: Using a 1/2" circle, punch a notch in the lid for a finger placement. I think this makes it a little easier to open.

Your box is now complete and can be decorated however you desire!

Here are the two boxes that I have created so far.......

I used black ink on Whisper White and Burgundy Bay on Peek-a-boo Peach. The label is inked using the Labels to Love stamp set an the Everyday Label Punch. The black sentiment and leaves are from the current hostess set, Yay You, which is in the Occasions Catalog. The peach sentiment is from Best Birds and finished off with a double loop Peek-a-boo Peach ribbon.

I also added some pearls that came in a Paper Pumpkin kit. There is always plenty of extras in the kits to use on other projects! There is also a great special going on right now for new subscribers until May 10, 2018. Check it out HERE

I hope you give this one a try and share with the rest of us. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a GREAT week!