Punch Board Box

 

Yep, that's right!

 

We made a box with our Envelope Punch Board.

 

I found the instructions from Kim Wilson on Pinterest.

 

I've only tried a box to fit 3×3 cards–or similar sized items; I'll have to give some other sizes a shot…..

 

But maybe I should get my Christmas cards out first. 😉

 

So here's the finished box we made:

 

 

 

 

 

 

It ends up being 1" deep (thick? don't know how you'd describe that.)

 

So you know how on the Envelope Punch Board there are 3 columns of measurements: (finished) card size, paper size (start of the envelope) and score line.

 

Well, to make this box, we're using all that info as well:

1. card size–this is the height & width of an item we'd like to fit in our box.
2. paper size–we're adding 1" to each of those dimensions….The measurement needed for a 3×3 card is 5 1/4 x 5 1/4; our new need is 6 1/4 x 6 1/4.
3. score line–we're using this line to punch and score (2 5/8) on each side/edge of the paper, and we're also ADDING 1" (3 5/8) and punching and scoring again.

 

The finished/punched-n-scored paper looks like this:

Now you continue as you typically would a box:

• stamp/design the front as you'd like
• crease well on all the score lines
• CUT on score line for 4 small tabs (see picture)

To assemble, apply Sticky Strip to:

• the inside edges of your bottom flap–whichever is the bottom considering how your front is designed
• the outside of the 2 little tabs adjacent to the bottom flap
• the very corner of one of the side flaps (inside or outside doesn't matter; you just have to use that piece to adhere the 2 side flaps together)

 

• remove Sticky Strip backing and tuck the 2 little tabs in to start creating the sides.
• secure the 2 side flaps after removing the backing from the small piece of Sticky Strip.
• remove backing again and fold up the bottom flap.
• this leaves the top flap loose to tuck in withouth adhesive or keep closed with ribbon as shown.

 

Colors: Bermuda Bay cs, Winter Frost Specialty DSP, Coastal Cabana Ruffle Stretch Trim; stamp set Pennant Parade + Small Oval punch

 

Have fun making your own Punch Board Box!

 

 

Have a fantastic day!

 

 

Remember, if you can fall in love with a project, you can learn to create it! Here to help you channel your inner Creative Genius…

 

Steph

 

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