This 3″ x 3″ x 2″ box is ideal for those small gifts or for Christmas Stocking Stuffers. The box is so simple to make and can be changed up for any occasion.

 

 

Material Needed:
  • One 5-1/16″ x 5-1/16″ square Designer Series Paper. Dont forget you can make your own with your favorite  stamp set.
  • One 7″ x 7″ square of solid card stock.
  • Emphemera of your choice to decorate top of box.
  • Ribbon  I used white #151326 or Twine #155475
  • a small piece of Basic White for the tag.#159270
  • Tag punch #152883
  • Paper Trimmer #152392
  • Liquid glue #110755

To Make:

  • Take the small 5-1/16 x 5-1/16 square piece of Designer Series Paper and score at 1″ on all 4 sides.
  • Take the 7″ x 7″ square of card stok and score at 2″ on all 4 sides.
  • Then start with 7″ x 7″ scored square and begining on the right bottom edge find the vertical score mark that is 2″ from the edge of card stock. Cut up that score mark to the horizontal line made by a score mark.
  • Rotate clockwise and repeat until all 4 tabs have been made.
  • Go back and miter the tabs.
  • Then place glue on the tabs that you just created  and fold to create a box corner. Repeat this process on all 4 tabs.
  • Repeat the process with the scored  5-1/16″ x 5-1/16″ square.
  • Allow the glue to dry and decorate your box top.
You can create different boxes simply by changing the color of the card stock and the designer paper.