A box for a snow globe

Hello and welcome!

It seems as if everyone loves unicorns – so who could resist this sweet little snow globe?  I couldn’t, so of course I had to get it when I spotted it.

Once I’d brought it home, I decided that it would make a lovely gift for a friend of mine who just adores unicorns – so I made a box for it.

To make sure the box was the right size, I measured the height of the snow globe and across the widest point of the base.  It was 2 ¾ inches high and 2 inches across.  

Then I did some calculations to work out how much paper I needed.

The box needed a base,(2") sides (2 3/4") and a lid (2") - that adds up to 6 3/4"

My box needs four sides that are 2" and 1/2 " to join the edges together, so that adds  up to 8 1/2"

So I need a piece of paper or card that's 6 3/4 " by 8 1/2". Simples!

Here's the tutorial about how to put it together - 

Don't you think that, by putting the gift in a little box, it seems more impressive somehow?  I hope my friend likes it - what do you think?

Keep crafting

Keren



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Gold Faceted Gems

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Window Sheets

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Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies

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Large gift bag with embossed tag

Hello blog friends, and thank you for visiting today.

It's not easy to tell from the photo, but today's project is a BIG box.  It's nearly 8 inches square and two inches deep, so it'll hold a good-sized gift.  You could probably get at least 6 cupcakes in there, or a good-sized sponge cake.  And it all folds flat, so you can store it out of the way in an envelope until you're ready for it.

It's quite a quick make, so I've also shown you how I did the embossing on the label.  (I showed how to make the Gerbera last week)

This Foil Frenzy DSP is so blingy, it takes my breath away!

What do you think?  I'm going to make a few of these in different sizes ready for Christmas.

Thanks for stopping by - see you again soon!

Crafty Hugs,

Keren

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Foil Frenzy Specialty Designer Series Paper

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Neutrals Best 12" X 12" Cardstock Pack

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Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Berry Burst A4 Cardstock

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Daisy Punch

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Black Mini Sequin Trim

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Berry Burst 5/8" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

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Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

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Versamark Pad

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Dizzy Dog

Hello bloggists, thank you for visiting.

Today's card has a surprise inside - see what happens when you open it!

via GIPHY

Isn't that fun? Here's how I made it -

Why not have a go at making one of these yourself?  Let me know if you do!

See you again soon,

Crafty Hugs,

Keren

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Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock

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Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper

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Bella & Friends Clear-Mount Stamp Sets

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Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies

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Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

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2016-2018 In Color Stampin' Write Markers

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Shimmery White A4 Card Stock

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Boxing clever

Inspiration comes from strange places sometimes.  I got the idea for this box from an episode of "Call the Midwife", where I saw one with a similar fancy closure.

My husband is addicted to CTW.  Yes, seriously.

This is in Tranquil Tide, and it's now available because the new catalogue HAS LAUNCHED!  (Let joy be unconfined!)

Here's the tutorial - 

It's a dainty little box, but very pretty, I think - do you agree?

Thanks for visiting,

Crafty Hugs,

Keren