4x4x4 Cube Gift Box with No Glue

A project from our live show MY PODCAST - Catch my latest updates broadcast 22nd April 2024 · 22/04/2024 · watch it from 36:45

Create a sturdy cube-shaped gift box measuring 4 inches on each side using a single 12x12 sheet of paper. The box assembles without any glue using a clever hook-and-eye system, making it perfect for gifting small items like socks, ties or bath bombs.

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Step by step

1. Place your 12x12 sheet of paper on the scoreboard with the white side facing up so you can see the scoring lines clearly. ▶ watch 37:00
2. Locate the start line marked with a small triangle and score down the XL line on the scoreboard. ▶ watch 37:15
3. Score across the paper at the XL marking, then score along the diagonal line at XL and punch the corner. ▶ watch 37:30
4. Turn the paper 90 degrees and repeat the scoring process: score down at XL, across at XL, along the diagonal at XL, and punch. ▶ watch 38:00
5. Continue rotating 90 degrees and repeating the score-and-punch sequence until you have completed all four sides. ▶ watch 38:30
6. Use the hook-and-eye punch on the scoreboard to create the locking system at each corner of the box. ▶ watch 39:00
7. Score along all the remaining score lines on the paper using your scoring tool or the scoreboard. ▶ watch 39:30
8. Fold the sides up and hook the corner pieces together using the hook-and-eye system you created. ▶ watch 40:00
9. Fold up the remaining side pieces and hook them together to complete the box assembly. ▶ watch 40:30
10. Decorate the box with ribbons or bows if desired, or leave plain for a clean finish. ▶ watch 41:00

Tips from the show

• Once you have made the box once, you won't need to refer to the instructions again.
• Save your instruction sheet by laminating it so you can refer to it later if needed.
• You can stack boxes of different sizes inside each other for a nested effect.

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