All Boxed Up!

After sewing all the letters from my last post, I thought of a cute package for it.  What better way to give your personalized handcrafted gifts than to put them in a handcrafted box too!

I have always fancied pillow boxes. So after several failed attempts, here's my final take on it.

Materials you'll need:

Cut a square or rectangular piece of your scrapbook or cardboard paper. I personally prefer a thicker paper because it's more sturdy.  Then fold about half an inch to make a flap on one side of your paper.

Fold the paper in half until the edge covering the flap.

Round off both ends of your paper using a CD or a round object and cut the excess parts.

This will be the output after cutting out the excess parts.

Score all four rounded edges using the CD.  It will create an almond shape just like what's shown below.  Note that if you're using a dull knife, be careful not to cut through the paper.  The purpose of scoring is to create a "guide" or indention for when you fold these sides later on.

Cut off the excess parts on the flap.  Apply the double sided tape, remove the adhesive and fold the side until it meets the tape. Make sure that the sides are aligned properly.

Fold the scored edges inwards to create the pillow effect.

You can use ribbons, yarns, stickers, buttons and other craft materials to decorate your pillow boxes.