A2 Card Box

Create this box with matching lid to hold sets of cards or other goodies.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Score your 7 3/4" x 9" piece of cardstock at 1 1/2" on each side.

   

2. Step 2

   On the long sides of the cardstock, cut the score lines up to the point where they connect with the score lines from the short side.

   

3. Step 3

   Prefold all your score lines.

   

4. Step 4

   Apply Scor-Tape™ to each of the four outside corners. These are your glue tabs.

   

5. Step 5

   Peel off the paper lining of the Scor-Tape™ and fold in the glue tabs to create the bottom of your box.

   

6. Step 6

   Stamp your 6 7/8" x 8 1/8" piece of cardstock if needed.

   

7. Step 7

   Score the cardstock at 1".

   

8. Repeat scoring the cardstock piece at 1" on each side.

   

9. Step 8

   As in step 2, cut the score lines of the long side to the point where they connect with the score lines of the short side.

   

10. Step 9

    Punch each side with your Scallop Edge Punch. No need to punch the glue tabs.

    

11. Step 10

    Cut down your glue tabs so they won't show under the scallops. Add Score-Tape™ to each of the four corners.

    

12. Step 11

    Prefold your score lines. Peel off your paper liner of the tape and fold the glue tabs in to finish the lid of the box.

    

13. Step 12 (Optional)

    Add more color and depth by sponging the edges of your lid.

    

14. Step 13

    Fill your box with either matching cards or other goodies.

    

15. Step 14

    Tie ribbon around your box and decorate as desired.

    

Video!

Variations

1. Be a show off
   Create a clear lid by substituting clear cardstock or acetate for your lid cardstock.
   
   Any size
   You can make the box any size you want. Determine the size of your base. Determine the height you want, and double it. Add this number to the length and width of the base.
   For the lid, add 1/8" to your base size. Calculate the measurements for the sides in the same way.
   
   Example: You want to have a 4" square box that is 3" high. You will need a 4" + 3" + 3" = 10" square box base. Score at 3" from each side.
   The lid will be 4-1/8" with a 1" drop. 4-1/8" + 1" + 1" = 6-1/8" square. Score at 1" from each side.

   

2. Pizza box as substitute
   Try a pizza box instead. You will need a 7 1/2" x 11 3/4" piece of cardstock.
   
   Score at 3/4" and 6 3/4" on the 7 1/2" side.
   
   Score at 3/4", 5 1/2, 6 1/4" and 11" on the long side.
   

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for A2 Card Box. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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