15 minute gift box - My very first tutorial

Welcome to my very first tutorial. I call it the 15-minute box because that's about how long it takes to make. I made this for the Elegant Post blog hop awhile back and I finally found my way to writing my first tutorial.

For the box, you will need the following:

• sturdy 8.5" x 11"carstocks (I used GinaK's Green Apple and Rocket Red)
• a scoring tool (I used ScorPal, but an old fashioned ruler and the back of a knife will do)
• a paper trimmer
• a clear box (I used GinaK's large size)
• strong adhesive (Scor tape is the best, unfortunately I didn't have it when I made the tutorial, where I used plain glue)
• decorative punches or scissors (optional)
• 24" ribbon

Take a letter size cardstock paper and cut 2.5 inches lengthwise. Score at 4.5" and then at 6.5" marks as shown below.

While still flat, cut the clear box in half, then assemble.


This step is optional, but it adds a nice touch to the box. Using a border punch or decorative scissors, decorate and cut 2 strips of cardstock and attach on each side of the box body.

Align and adhere the clear boxes, one each side as shown below.

And here's the box upright, ready to be decorated. I attach the ribbon on the back with a couple of Glue Dots to keep it in place.

And here's the finished project. I can fit 10 embellished cards (they're not flat) comfortably in this box with envelopes. You can see the individual cards in this box HERE.

I've made several boxes this summer. It's just an easy, elegant way to box a set of handmade cards. Here are some samples I made. Click on the picture for a closer view.