It's so easy to make your own boxes. Here's a quick how to guide. I
like the box to be made of cardstock for the bottom and designer paper for the
lid. I also like my lid to be short
enough so the bottom of the box shows. But you can make it anyway you want.
Measure
the size of the item.
For
the bottom add up
The
side + the bottom + the side = total size of the paper (square)
Cut a smidge or 1/16” off the bottom on 2 sides that are joined (not 2 opposite sides) – see the photo on the right.
Then score using the measurement for the sides (the depth of the box). See the photo right, you’ll see I cover the blade with washi so I don’t accidentally cut the paper!
For
the lid, do the same, add up the side, bottom and side (but if you’re like me
and want the bottom of the box to show, your lid sides will be less that you
bottom of the box)
Here’s
an example.
For a rectangle box such as a stamp set it’s 5
1/2 x 8.
For
the bottom I need a piece (remember
Measure, Cut, Smidge then Score using the depth measurement in this ase 1 1/2)
Width: 1 ½ +
5 ½ + 1 ½ = 8 ½
Length 1 ½ + 8 + 1 ½
= 11
Cut
your paper 8 ½ x 11 and then cut off a smidge 1/16” and score at 1 ½ all around (the depth of the
bottom of the box)
For
the top I need a piece
Length 1 + 8
+ 1 =
10
So once measured, cut, smidge off the bottom, score and then trim (or miter) the edges off the tabs, just a bit, can you see my left over bits in the photo?
Here's a diagram with cutting and scoring lines.
Then tape or glue up your box, I used tear n tape here as it's easier to see in the photo, but I usually use liquid tombow or fuse.
And here's the finished box and you can see it fits the tin inside just perfectly.
Happy crafting! MaryKate
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