Gift Box

First there was Laurie.   Then there was Cindy.   Then there was Jennifer  that whipped hers up in like minutes!!!!  These are the cutest boxes!  I took Laurie's tutorial and tweaked it to make a gift box for my little snowman ornaments!!!  I was going to put them in one of those Chinese take-out boxes that Michael's has but WHY would I do that when I could use ALL of the EXTRA TIME I ALWAYS HAVE to make a box!!! LOL!!!  Actually, once I got it figured out, the next box was really easy and the 12,000 that I am going to make before Christmas should be even easier!!!  

The finished size of the box is 4 1/2" square and the depth is 3 1/4".  It is a good size box and can fit lots of things.  There is more than enough room for the ornament but I didn't want him to feel too confined so I made it plenty large enough!!!  Here are some pictures of the 2 I have done so far!

I will give you the cutting and scoring instructions at the bottom of this post.  What I used on this box is Bashful Blue cardstock, Chocolate Chip Cardstock and the Blizzard wrapping paper.  I also highlighted the snowflakes with Stardust Stickles and I added the Crystal Effects icicles all around the edge of the lid.  I need to adhere them better on the lid as they are not sticking with just adhesive so I will most likely use Elmer's glue because that stuff works on EVERYTHING!!!  The ribbon is the satin Chocolate Chip ribbon from SU! and the ornament die cut is from my Quickutz Revolution ornament die set.  I added Stardust Stickles on this too!

OK, here is the next box which was actually my first box ~

For this box I used Pretty in Pink, Whisper White and Wild Wasabi cardstock and the decorative paper is a shimmery texture by KI Memories.  I first painted the snowflakes pink and a darker red color and then covered them with Mod Podge and poured white Martha Stewart Glitter on top.  I used dimensionals to mount them.  The corners are just from my SU! corner punch and the white  rick~rack around the lid is from Lindsey.   I used my scalloped scissors to cut the edge of the Wild Wasabi cardstock and adhered it to the lid. 

There are so many ways you can embellish these boxes!  If you do make one, let me know as I would LOVE to see it!!!!

Here are the details ~ I used Laurie's instructions but I needed it to be bigger so this is what I did!

1.  For the bottom of the box, cut a piece of cardstock ~ 11x11.  Score ALL sides at 3 1/4".  Use a bone folder to really crease your folds as this makes the box come together nicer.

2.  For the lid, cut a 6x6 piece of cardstock.  Score ALL sides at 5/8".  Again, use a bone folder or sometimes I use my ruler, to crease the folds.

I used sticky strip (also called Terrifically Tacky Tape) to hold the ends in place. 

If you have ANY questions, please don't hesitate to ask!!!  I need to get busy CASEing yesterday's featured stamper ~ Shelly. Her gallery is fantastic and I have chosen a couple I would like to CASE now I must get started!

Thanks for looking!

~Lynda

Comments

[Dee]

These are the cutest boxes !
The colors are beautiful.
Thanks for sharing the instructions..I am going to give them a try.
Your cute little snowmen fit in there nicely.
"Happy Holidays"

Dee

[Michelle R]

WOW! Those are fabulous! I love the colors and all the extra embellishing.

[Cindy Haffner]

So adorable, these are gorgeous.

[Diane G]

Wow Lynda these are beautiful!!!!! And the ornament inside is adorable! FABULOUS!

[Jennifer]

Just adorable Lynda, LOVE the boxes and the sweet ornaments inside. Jennifer

PS Happy Thanksgiving :)

[Nikki]

OMG your boxes are AWESOME! I have to say though the pink made me GASP! I LOVE IT!!! TFS {SMILES}

[Linda Bullard]

Wonderful box - I love it! Perfect for those cute ornaments. Thanks for sharing the details. Linda

[Rachele FUnk]

Just love these and you have the knack for making something simple seem over the top wow!

Would you mind posting the instructions for your adorable ornaments (or at least their hats) on the blog. I would love to make those for my own 2nd house tree which is a complete snowman theme!

Thanks for all you do and all you share! WOW!!!

[Rachele FUnk]

Okay, so never mind! I guess last week when I wasn't getting updates or feeds from feedblitz you DID post the ornaments!!! THANK YOU! A Million times, thank you!!! I'm also off to Target to get hooked up with the socks!!!

WOHOOO!!!!

[Beth Ullman]

Lynda
Finally got a couple of these made your instruction where so easy if you would like to see mine you can see them on my blog.
http://beth714.blogspot.com/

[Eunice Creswell]

Lynda, these are just adorable. I love the colors and cardstock you used. I especially like the "snowy" bed the ornaments are on inside the box. Thanks for sharing!

[Sue Brownlow]

This is adorable - both the box and the ornament. I'd love to know how to make the ornament as my daughter was married this past year and I keep hoping grandchildren will be coming soon. What a great 1st Christmas ornament! Thanks for sharing.

[Sharon (notimetostamp)]

These boxes are FANTASTIC!!! Totally LOVE them!!!

[Michelle]

The sets are absolutely gorgeous! Have you posted the instructions also for the ornaments too? Please pass it on.

[Jody LeBlanc]

I am dying to know how to make those cute snow baby ornaments. Could you email me the instructions as I am very new to this whole stamping thing and I am lovin it.