G'day everyone. Sooooo, who's up for another tutorial???? Lol after last weeks efforts I wouldn't blame you, if you all turned tail and ran for the hills. This week I am sharing my Mad About Scrappin Monday project. My design kit this month was jam packed with some awesome goodies that included two Graphic 45 pads. Now I am not really a halloween type person and it isn't a holiday we Aussies generally celebrate, but the "An Eerie Tale" collection are so gorgeous and the prints are very versatile. I decided to try my hand at creating a small trinket type box.
This was my inspiration...
and this is what I created.
Now mine is much smaller than the original, but really quite simple to make and here is how I did it.
I have used some light to medium weight chipboard. Actually guys it was the back off an old 12x12 paper pad. I have cut it to measure 4¼ inches wide.
Each of my box sections measure:-
- base:- 4 ¼ by 3 ¼
- back/spine:- 4¼ by 2 inches
- Lid top 4¼ by 2¾ inches
- small little flap for closure:- 4¼" x 1"
inner box pieces measure:-
- sides:- 2 5/8 x 1 7/8 ...cut two of these
- front panel:- 4" x 1 7/8
I then cut some black card stock pieces to hinge my box pieces together.
This gives enough space to fold the box pieces without tearing or ripping the card stock.
After hinging all my pieces together I them mat both sides of the raw chipboard and created a small hole to house my magnet.
With these outer sections done, I moved onto creating the inner box sections.
I cut some more black card stock to cover my inner box pieces. It measures
4" x 11¾".
I have used my Tim holtz ruler as a guide for the placement of these pieces. I have left 1/8th of an inch gap between each piece and have pre- cut some mats to cover the inside panels with.
Once the glue has dried I have very scored my edges and very gently worked these folds so that I could wrap my panels with out my cardstock ripping.
I have also cut away some of my cardstock so that when I fold my panels these pieces will be less bulky when it comes to gluing to the base of my box.
I then gently worked the folds between each panel.
I have folded and glued the top down.
Once I had glued my tabs in place and formed the sides of my box.
I then used white glue to adhere them to that out base and spine of the box.
I have also attached my other magnet piece for the closure.
Once all the glue is dry the box is ready for covering and decorating.
I love how this cute little box turned out :) As you can see by the photo's below it is quite small.
.....and as usual, here are her glamour shots....
Doesn't she look so cute!!!
These gorgeous paper flowers that I have used on the lid can be found here.
I want send Leanne a big THANK YOU for adding these gorgeous papers in my kit. I have just loved working with them. I have a few leftover to create a little mini album. I am thinking a cute little pocket and tag style mini would be just the thing. Come back next week guys to see how it turned out!!
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Well everyone, that is it from me for this week. It was another long post this week, hope you all made it to the end :) and that these instructions were a little easier to follow.
Thanks for stopping by.....
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