3D creations - gift boxes

  Hello & welcome to my blog,

My name is Alison & I am an independent Stampin' Up® demonstrator in Melbourne, Australia. I love creating cards & gifts for my loved ones & this blog will show you how to create something special for those you love. I blog twice a week, once on a Sunday where I mainly showcase a stamp set or dies, embossing folders, projects & sometimes special DSP. 

This week I have a 3D creation for you. Gift bags are wonderful for enclosing presents but sometimes you need a box to hold your items. This week I show you how to create 2 different sized boxes using the same method but different measurements. Both are very easy to make & once you start creating them you will find that a measurement tweak is all you need to make lots of different sized boxes to suit your needs. 

This box will hold 4 or 5 cards depending on the size of the card. If there are lots of dimensionals then you would fit less. I they are simple cards of one layer then you would easily fit 5 or possibly 6 cards. 

Now I'll walk you through how I made them.

I chose Fresh Freesia & Basic Black along with Delightfully Ecclectic DSP for the first box. It was created using metric measurements.

To achieve a box that measures 17cm x 12cm you need to start with cardstock for the base measuring 21cm x 16cm, scoring 2cm on each side. Fold & burnish.

For the lid you will need a piece of cardstock measuring 20.4cm x 15.4cm. This will allow plenty of room for the lid to be easily removed. If you would like a more snug fit then cut the cardstock 1 to 2cm smaller on both sides. Score 1.5cm on each side. Fold & burnish.

On the long sides, cut up along the score lines & mitre them slightly.

To decorate the lid I cut a piece of Basic Black 17cm x 12cm & the DSP 16.6cm x 11.6cm.

I adhered the mattes to the top of the lid before glueing so that I could apply some pressure without squashing it. Apply adhesive to the mitred sections & hold in place until set.

Done! The lid will sit easily over the base & can be decorated as desired. A sentiment tag, stamped images, foilage, whatever you need or want to make it suitable for the occasion. To hold the box closed you simply need to wrap some ribbon around the box & tie a bow. Here are views of the assembled box. Mine is not decorated as I will finish it as I need it.

Below are pics of the box with 4 cards, ready to have the ribbon tied around it.

Now for the second box. It was created in Imperial sizing & measures 6 x 4". With the lid on the final dimensions are 6 1/8" x 4 1/8". This box is slightly smaller & would be more suitable for gifts such as hand creams & toiletries, a scarf or some socks or lots of yummy treats. 

The colours used for this box are Merry Merlot, Garden Green, Basic White & Peaceful Poppies DSP.

Start with a piece of 10" x 8" cardstock for the base, scoring 2" in on all sides. Fold & burnish & mitre as you did for the first box.

The lid is 8 1/8" x 6 1/8", scored at 1" on all sides. Fold & burnish & mitre as before.

The mattes are:

Contrast cardstock: 6" x 4"

Basic White: 5 7/8" x 3 7/8"

DSP: 5 3/4" x 3 3/4"

Glue them in layers & adhere to the lid.

Glue all of the mitred tabs as before & your box is ready to be decorated! 

Here are both of the boxes side by side.

Stampin' Up® has a number of ways to purchase their lovely products. You can look through their physical catalogue or browse through the Annual catalogue online using this link but there are also some products that are only available exclusively online that don't appear in any catalogues. These products are called the Online Exclusives & will not appear in any catalogues. Click here for the online exclusives. Stampin' Up® have added more product items to the online on 6th July. There are some lovely Christmas themed items available for those who like to start creating their Christmas stash in July plus there are kits, embellishments, stamps, dies & embossing folders. Something for everyone! If you would like a copy of the catalogue please send me a message at craftedbyalison@gmail.com or on my Facebook page, craftedbyalison. 

NEWS & REMINDERS: 

1. Just a reminder that Stampin' Up® launched their new Annual Catalogue in May & there are lots of lovely things to get your creative juices flowing. If you would like one then send me a message at craftedbyalison on Facebook or email me at craftedbyalison@gmail.com.
2. As mentioned in previous blogs, Stampin' Up® have announced that they have had a 'colour refresh' which includes not only the new In Colours range but a change up of the regular colours in the range. There are also some old, previously retired colours returning so if you held on to a favourite colour but are running low, here's your chance to grab some more. 
3. Don't forget the Online Exclusive products with new products added and available now! Check out my online shop  here. There have been more products introduced to the online store which means that some products may be gone. We haven't been advised of retiring products so if you see something you like in the online store, get in quick in case it goes! 
4. Stampin' Up® are currently running a 'Bonus Days' promotion from 6th to 31st July where you can earn free money to spend in August when you spend a minimum of $90. For full details click here to see the flyer. It's a great time to buy with new items in the Online Exclusives section plus all the goodies from the current catalogue!

Here is a flyer & link for the new Blossom Wishes kit.

I will share a link in each week's blog for more kits.

Lastly, there have been lots of new items added to the clearance rack. Check them out HERE!

If you would like to purchase any of my creations that I feature in my blogs they can be found in my FaceBook shop at craftedbyalison or you can order something unique. 

If you would like me to send you a copy of the new Annual catalogue then please message me via my FaceBook page, Crafted by Alison or send me an email at craftedbyalison@gmail.com.

My next blog is on Wednesday where I will CASE a Zoo Crew card from the current catalogue. In next week's Sunday blog I will show you some lovely creations using the Nature's Prints stamp set & co-ordinating Natural Prints dies.  I hope you can join me for both of those.

Well, that's it for another week. I hope you enjoyed this post & come back for more next week. Til next time, take care & keep creating! XX Alison.

Shop with me

Stamps, Dies & punches

• None used this week

Cardstock, DSP & paper goods

• Basic White Thick cardstock
• Basic White cardstock
• Basic Black cardstock
  
• Fresh Freesia cardstock
  
• Garden Green cardstock
  
• Delightfully Eclectic DSP
  

Inks & Markers

• None used this week

Embellishments

    No current embellishments used this week

Adhesives

• Multipurpose liquid glue
• Dimensionals
  
• Mini Dimensionals
  
• Mini Glue Dots

Tools

• Paper Trimmer
• Take Your Pick tool
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine