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Creating a Small Gift Box

March 23, 2009 | Filed under: Articles and tagged with: cardboard, Do it Yourself, gift boxes, paper, Sizzix Big Kick, templates

Hi everyone!  It’s Kristie here to show you how to make this cute little box with hybrid goodies.  This box is just perfect for a yummy chocolate covered strawberry, brownie or a small gift.  

Supply List:

  • Digital paper/elements
  • HP Brochure & Flyer Paper (or any other quality paper)
  • Thin cardboard (like a cereal box), cut 2 into: 4 x 5 size
  • 7 3/4 x 10 1/2 piece of cardstock
  • Stampin’ Up! Top Note die cut and Sizzix Big Kick or this template
  • Bone folder
  • Score-Pal or paper cutter with scorer blade
  • Scissors
  • Glue and glue dots
  • Corner rounder punch
  • Any other embellishments you may want… ribbon, glitter, jewels, stamps, etc.

So let’s get started! First here’s the template that we will be using and it is oh-so-easy to make! Thank you, Kerin.  I also will  be using Sugarplum Paperie’s Strawberry Cafe to cover it with.   

When I start a hybrid project I like to measure out how much paper I will need.  For this box we are going to need four 4 x 5 digital papers in two different patterns and I’m also going to use the strawberries elements from the kit, resize them to two different sizes and print them two times so I can pop one layer.  Here are my examples of what I printed:

strawberry-box-example-onestrawberry-box-example-two

As you can see, I only printed exactly what I needed to complete my project.

strawberry-box-example3Now, grab your two pieces of thin cardboard and glue the two different patterned papers to each side, like you see here to the left.

strawberry-box-example-4I used my Sizzix Big Kick with Stampin’ Up! Top Note die cut to make my label shape.

If you don’t have these supplies I have made a template for you (you will just need to cut it out by hand). 

Now that we have that done we will start on the box.  Grab your box template and follow the instructions for scoring.  You can use these pictures below to help you finish up your box:

strawberryboxexample5 strawberryboxexample6

strawberryboxexample7strawberryboxexample8

strawberry-box-example-9strawberry-box-example-10

And that’s it!

If you enjoyed making this box, be sure to check out Kelleigh Ratzlaff’s awesome templates to make all sorts of little boxes and bags!

And I also hughly recommend these, too:

  • Funky Bag Template by Kelleigh
  • Gable Box Template by Verve Girl

Other Articles by kcherrie:

  • Lunch Sack to Treat Bag - September 25th, 2009
  • Christmas Paint Pail - July 29th, 2009
  • Mini Sewing Kit - May 11th, 2009
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8 Responses to "Creating a Small Gift Box"

  1. Sugarplum Paperie » Creative Monday says:
    March 23, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    [...] awesome little Strawberry Box that she made with Strawberry Café is being featured today on The Hybrid Chick [...]

  2. Nicole Seitler says:
    March 23, 2009 at 2:15 pm

    The faux stitching–is that a Big Shot thing? It’s very cute and adds a lovely finishing touch!

  3. kelleighr says:
    March 23, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    This is adorable!! What a great idea to give the top and bottom a little more character!

  4. Kerin says:
    March 23, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    WOW, love your box! I’m so glad you enjoyed my template:)

  5. wildblueeyez says:
    March 24, 2009 at 12:15 am

    LOVE how you popped the strawberries! I love having different options for boxes to tuck little things inside!!! Great tutorial!!!

  6. Sharon Dale says:
    March 24, 2009 at 2:07 am

    I just love this box Kristie and the Sizzix die adds so much character to a rectangular shaped box. Great pics to see how you made it too!

  7. Scrapbook Project : Creative Monday | Projects | Scrapbook Faves says:
    March 24, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    [...] awesome little Strawberry Box that she made with Strawberry Café is being featured today on The Hybrid Chick [...]

  8. Michelle says:
    April 27, 2009 at 12:15 pm

    Cute box!!!

    Nicole, yes, that is part of the die cut. I think it’s adorable!!

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