Making Larger Boxes

Hi Crafters

Sometimes when we have finished a project we want to set it off in a pretty box.
Or maybe you have a present for someone that would look better in a presentation box.
The size of the box is restricted by the size of card we have in our stash.

So the maximum gift box most crafters can make with their box maker is 8 x8 and 2" deep, using a 12 x 12 and scoring 2" all around for the sides of the box.

I recently finished a scrapbook and it was 3.5 " deep, as it was Label shape, it also required 8" x 7" to accomodate the book.

So I had to come up with a way to make the depth using 12 x 12 cardstock.

Here is the solution 

You need:
A box maker
3 sheets of 12 x 12 card
scissors, glue and ribbon

Sheet 1 & 2 cut 1" off the width and score 2" all the way around
One sheet as the base and one as the top
Make up the base and lid 
Sheet 3 
Cut into 3 pieces 3.5" wide 
mark the last 1/2" on 2 pieces and attach the three sheets into one long strip, at the 1/2" mark
Put this onto your box make and score as if it was the lid of the box -  at 6 15/16th
Fold over and place back on the board with the fold on the side and score at 7 15/16
Fold over again put back on the board and repeat these two scores 
You will have a little left and you can either cut off  or fold over
Glue the inside of the of the base and then place the strip into the box.
The inner piece will sit proud of the base and the lid will go over it to give you the depth you need 

So now you can make those bigger boxes
Give it a try before the Christmas rush. Yes I mentioned the dreaded season. June is often the month selling Christmas Craft items. 

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Dee