Cute Gift Box

This project is part of the Stampin’ Your Way Through the Holidays Blog Hop. Three projects for four months from three Demonstrators. Click the links at the bottom to see all of the projects for this month.

Create your own gift box featuring your favorite Designer Series patterned paper and embellishments. This project uses the Snowy Scenes Suite and was derived from measurements and instruction by Lauren’s Scrap Lot.

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.

Box:

Shaded Spruce Cardstock: 4 x 6 ¼

Basic White Cardstock: 1 1/2″ h x 3″ w

DSP Cover:

Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper (DSP): 5 1/2″ h x 4″ w

Let’s Create

1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
2. On the Shaded Spruce rectangle, measure along the:
   • 4” side and score at ¾ & 3 ¼
   • 6 ¼ side and score at ¾”, 2 3/4″, 3 ½”, and 5 ½”
3. Create the box from Shaded Spruce Cardstock:
   • Score Lines: Use Bone Folder to crease all of the score lines.
     
     
   • Cut Lines: Along the largest side, use Paper Snips to cut from outer edge to first score line. 4 cuts per long side.
     
   • Trim Tabs: Use Paper Snips to trim the edges of eachflap into a tab.
     
   • Attach Tear N Tape to each Tab.
   • Fold at the score line and tuck 4 corner tabs in to form a box. This will be the bottom of the box.
   • Remove the Tear N’ Tape and secure tabs in place.
   • Repeat with remaining 2 tabs to create the top.
4. Attach the DSP Cover to the box.
   • Die cut the DSP from the largest Citrus Blooms die.
     
   • Measure along the long side of the die cut DSP and score at 2 1/8″ & 3″
   • Use bone folder to burnish the score lines.
   • Attach Tear N’ Tape to inside of DSP from outer edge, across score lines to outer edge.
   • Cut 15″ of ribbon and attach to DSP one panel at a time, folding DSP as you attach.
   • Attach Tear N’ Tape to outer side of Box top and bottom.
   • Wrap DSP around box for placement. Then remove the Tear N’ Tape backing and press firmly to attach DSP to Box.
     
5. Die cut Basic White Panel with a Greetings of the Season Die to create a tag.
6. Stamp sentiment on tag in Real Red ink.
7. Use Paper Snips to fussy cut a penguin with a hat.
8. Attach sentiment tag and penguin to top with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
9. Sprinkle on some White Snowflakes. Attach with tiny drops of Multipurpose Liquid Glue or Fine Tip Glue.
10. Insert your present and tie the ribbon into a bow.
11. So fun! Who will you give it to?

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