Milk Carton Box

Treat boxes are easy to create with a few scores and cuts.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Score at 2", 5" and 6 1/2" on the short side of the cardstock.

   

2. Step 2

   Turn cardstock 90 degrees and score at 2 1/2", 5", 7 1/2" and 10" on the long side of the cardstock.

   

3. Step 3

   Arrange cardstock with the long side at the bottom of the work surface.
   
   Now cut on vertical scores lines ( 2 1/2", 5", 7 1/2" and 10") up to the first horizontal score lines.
   
   This will make the bottom of the box.

   

4. Step 4

   Cut part of the 1" scored strip on the left hand side, leaving only the 3" piece to create a glue tab for the sides of the box.
   
   On the top of the box, cut the third panel of the 1/2" x 2 1/2" rectangles off as pictured. This will be the milk carton spout.

   

5. Step 5

   On the remaining three 1/2" x 2 1/2" panels, use a stylus and ruler to add a score down the middle of each panel.

   

6. Step 6

   Use ruler and stylus to add diagonal score lines to the box as shown.
   
   The lines have been traced with a marker on the back side of the cardstock here.

   

7. Step 7 (Optional)

   Stamp cardstock.

   

8. Step 8

   Use bone folder to pre-fold all score lines, including the diagonal ones.

   

9. Step 9

   Add Sticky Strip™ to your glue tab.

   

10. Step 9

    Add Sticky Strip™ to the glue tab.

    

11. Step 10

    Adhere the glue tab inside to the other wall to form the box.

    

12. Step 11

    Fold the bottom flaps in one at a time and add Sticky Strip™ to the last two flaps to close the box.

    

13. Step 12

    Add Sticky Strip™ to the back half of the 1/2" panels at the top to hold the milk carton closed.
    
    Now finish the box by adding embellishments.

    

Your Turn

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