Fabulous 2 Tier Box

 Hi Crafters

Todays post is all about an amazing box I have made after seeing Sam Calcott's video. Sam calls it a Selection box, as her main reason for making it was to add a selection of chocolates and treats to give to friends last Christmas.

 

This is my version before adding the goodies. 

You will need:

3 by A4 Card Stock heavy as possible 300gsm

3 12 x 12 Card stock for boxes

1 12 x 12 Card Stock 1^st contrast

1 12 x 12 Card Stock 2^nd contrast

 3 x A4 card stock

Cut 2 to 7.3/4” x 8.1/4” score both at 2” along the 8.1/4 side as this is the width of the box

Cut the 3 piece -:      hinges 2 pieces 3” x 1.3/8” score at 1.5”                                            Front closure    1 @  4” x 1” score at 1”                                             Side supports   2 @ 9.5/8” x 2” score at 4”                                     Back Ledge       4-6 @ 7.7/7” x 1” stick together

 Contrast 1            Box Lining         lge    8 x 5.5”                                                              Box lining sml 2 @ 5.5” x 3.7/8”                                                           Back Panel 1 @ 8” x 1.3/4”                                                                  Side panel decoration 2 @ 5.25” x 1.75”

 Contrast 2          Lid lining  2 @ 8” x 5.5"                                                                        Front panel décor 2@ 3.75 x 1.75”                                                       Back Band inside        1@ 8” x 2"                                                         Front closure            1@ 3” x 1”

 Box Card          Cut 1 sheet 9.5 x 12” lge box                                                                Cut 2 sheets 8 x 9.5”                                             Score all the boxes at 1” & 2” on all four sides and cut the 2 ends to form enforced boxes.

     1       make up boxes and line

2      glue back panel 4 pieces glued together) to inside base box

3      Place base onto the base card and line up evenly place the front flap in the centre and glue down, glue the box base down.

4      Glue the hinges to the outside edge of the back panel, cover the hinge ends by gluing the decorative panel along the inside of the back panel.

Glue the back of the box to the back panel

5       Sit the top boxes on the back panel and glue the sides to the flap, lining up as well as possible repeat for both sides

6      Glue the side supports on by gluing the side of the box and over the flaps, leaving the bottom of the panel that covers the base box free from glue.

7      Cover the lid inside and out with the Lid linings and glue down the back panel

8       Decorate the side and front panels with strips of contrast paper and add it to the front fastener

9       Add Velcro dot to the front fastener, I find it is better placed over the top of the box and not inside as this makes the lid sit up from the box.

10    Decorate lid and add treat

 Made as a selection box, but you could add a mirror to the inside of the lid and add hair ties for a young girl

Or you could add stationery items to the trays and some cards in the base box

There are several mistakes on this box but it has enabled me to prepare these instructions with the mistakes adjusted for the Christmas boxes I wish to make. It is well worth checking out Sam's video on YouTube, as she gives great instructions and tips.

As these boxes take several hours to make, they are best made with video instructions or would make a great workshop, maybe that will be my next one when we are able to get together again.

Happy Crafting 

Dee