Gift box tutorial. 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" finished size

Gift box tutorial

Here's a free tutorial on how to make the basic gift box. 

Skill : Easy

Time:  allow couple of hours, don't rush relax

Materials:

• Scissors
• Cutting/score tool
• Glue/double sided tape
• Embellishments (use whatever you have in your stash)
• Cardstock. (Min 120g weight)
• Patterned paper

Lets begin......

Instructions:

• Cut card 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" and score 1/2" all around. This is the lid piece.
• Cut card 6 3/8" x 6 3/8" and score at 1' all around. This is the base piece

• Trim corners as shown as this makes the corners neater when glued.

• Cut mat  4" x 4" for lid from patterned paper. Round the edges of the mat.
• Adhere to lid ensure it is centred between score lines
• Glue and fix the tags to inside of lid.

Basic lid is complete

Base:

• Score and fold and adhere tags as for lid
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The basic box is finished

Now to decorate your box:

I decided to use gold papers from my stash and cut 2 dragonflies. It would look just as nice with flowers or butterflies.

I also trimmed the edge of the lid with co-ordinating ribbon, using thin double sided tape. This also strengthens the lid.

Tip: Make sure you co-ordinate your embellishments with the paper used for the mat on the lid.

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York Rose Designs