Glueless Gift Box

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Toni for brand new launch - Broadcast 22nd November 24 · 22/11/2024 · watch it from 9:15

Create an elegant glueless gift box measuring 4×4×4 inches using decorative papers in coordinating floral designs. This clever construction uses a hook-and-eye locking mechanism that requires no adhesive, making it both practical and reusable. The box features beautiful pink, grey, and blue botanical patterns perfect for presenting special gifts.

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Step by step

1. 

   Cut a 12 by 12 inch piece of white card stock. Place the Stamps By Me Box and Envelope Maker tool on the card stock to prepare for scoring.

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2. 

   Insert the paper into the box maker tool, aligning it with the XL start line on the diagonal scoring guide.

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3. 

   Using the XL punch, punch the first hole on the XL start line marked on your card.

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4. 

   Using the scoring tool, score along the entire length of the paper on the start line, working from top to bottom and all the way across.

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5. 

   Twist the envelope and box tool to rotate the paper and line it back up with the XL diagonal line on the tool.

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6. 

   Using the envelope and box tool, punch and score along the diagonal XL line on the pink cardstock. Turn the card and repeat the scoring process across the diagonal.

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7. 

   Repeat the twist, line-up, punch and score sequence for all four sides of the paper, ensuring each side is scored consistently.

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8. 

   Remove the four small triangle pieces from the corners of your scored paper. Line up the score lines on the tool to ensure accurate placement before removing each corner piece.

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9. 

   Line up each corner triangle with the envelope and box tool and punch out the hook-and-eye connectors on all four corners.

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10. 

    Score all the fold lines firmly using a scoring tool to create crisp, neat edges for folding.

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11. 

    Pinch the diagonal score lines to create the box's three-dimensional shape. The butterfly patterned paper should form the outer sides of the box whilst the white card forms the inner structure.

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12. 

    Fold up all four sides of the box, manipulating the paper gently to form the box shape. The dragonfly patterned paper should form the outer sides with the grey paper forming the inner lining.

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13. 

    Connect the hook-and-eye system at each corner by interlocking the punched features to secure the box. Give the box a gentle manipulation to ensure all corners are properly connected and the box holds its shape.

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Tips from the show

• Give your score lines a really good, firm score to ensure the box folds neatly and the hook-and-eye system works smoothly.
• Once you've made one box, you'll be able to make them quickly—don't get overwhelmed by the measurements.
• You can batch make boxes and decorate them with tags and ribbon for gift-giving.

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