Scrapbook Paper Gift Boxes
by Heidi Borchers
Made from
scrapbook paper these little cuties fold together in no time at all!
Add a few embellishments and you have the perfect little box for the
cutest little gifts!
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Materials 2 sheets of scrapbook paper for each box – 10″ x 10″ sheet of paper makes a 8″ x 8″ sheet of paper makes a |
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Instructions
For making a box from 12″
x 12″ paper, center and draw a 4-1/4″ square on wrong side of
paper (diagram 1). Referring to this diagram, label corners A, B, C
and D and center square E as shown. Fold each corner in to meet at
center of E (diagram 2). Fold top and bottom edges in to meet at
center (diagram 3). Fold side edges in to meet at center. Unfold
paper. Referring to diagram 1, cut along broken lines only. Do not
cut into center square E. Label flaps f, g, h and i as shown. Refold
corners A and C to center. fold each edge up, forming 2 sides of box
and overlapping flaps f and g (diagram 4). Use a swipe of
Aleene’s Glue Stick to hold flaps together. Fold in flaps h and i
and use a swipe of glue to secure (diagram 5). Refold corners
B and D to center to complete box top (diagram 6). Use a smudge of
glue to hold. For box bottom, trim 1/8″ from each edge of paper
square and repeat steps. Decorate box as desired using Aleene’s
Super Thick Tacky Glue for your heavier embellishments. Enjoy!
Diagram 3
Diagram 4
Diagram 5
Diagram 6
Heidi’s Designer
Tips:
Don’t let these diagrams scare you off! Once you get the hang of
folding, you’ll be making these by the dozen so that you’ll have
cute gift boxes for any occasion!
