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Pretty Peony Decorative Box with Layered Lid

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for her brand new launch - Broadcast 13th February 2026 · 13/02/2026 · watch it from 51:30

Pretty Peony Decorative Box with Layered Lid - the finished project
The finished project

Create an elegant decorative gift box with a coordinating lid featuring beautiful peony artwork. This project uses pearl card stock to construct a box with a 3/4-inch depth, topped with a stencilled peony design in soft pink and coral tones. The main techniques include scoring, folding, and stencilling to achieve a professional finish perfect for presenting special gifts.

You will need

Stamps By Me - Stencils and Die Set - Pretty Peony - 070824AStamps By Me - Stencils and Die Set - Pretty Peony - 070824ASEE IT 3D Foam Pads 2MM Thick Double Sided Foam Pads - 130226G3D Foam Pads 2MM Thick Double Sided Foam Pads - 130226GSEE IT

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Cut two pieces of pearl card stock to 7 by 9 inches (approximately 18 x 23 cm). One piece will be used for the

    Cut two pieces of pearl card stock to 7 by 9 inches (approximately 18 x 23 cm). One piece will be used for the box base and one for the lid.

    ▶ watch this step (51:30)
  2. Step 2: Using a guillotine, trim approximately 1mm off the top and one side of one piece to create a slightly smaller

    Using a guillotine, trim approximately 1mm off the top and one side of one piece to create a slightly smaller lid that will sit inside the base.

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  3. Step 3: Place both pieces of white cardstock in your score tool and score at 3/4 inch intervals all the way around eac

    Place both pieces of white cardstock in your score tool and score at 3/4 inch intervals all the way around each piece.

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  4. Step 4: Cut diagonally into each corner at the score lines to create small triangles, stopping just before the scored

    Cut diagonally into each corner at the score lines to create small triangles, stopping just before the scored line. This will allow the sides to fold up neatly.

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  5. Step 5: Fold up all four sides of the box base along the score lines to create the box walls.

    Fold up all four sides of the box base along the score lines to create the box walls.

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  6. Step 6: Trim your stencilled artwork down to fit neatly on the lid, leaving a small border of the pearl card visible a

    Trim your stencilled artwork down to fit neatly on the lid, leaving a small border of the pearl card visible around the edges.

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  7. Step 7: Adhere the white die-cut peony frame to the stencilled watercolour background panel using 3D foam pads or tape

    Adhere the white die-cut peony frame to the stencilled watercolour background panel using 3D foam pads or tape pen.

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  8. Step 8: Apply 3D foam pads to the back of your layered peony artwork. Position and adhere the artwork onto the lid of

    Apply 3D foam pads to the back of your layered peony artwork. Position and adhere the artwork onto the lid of your pink box, ensuring it is centred.

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