Mini File Box

Make a mini file box to package handmade tags.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut cardstock to 6” x 6”.
   
   Place cardstock on Envelope Punch Board. Punch and score at 2” and 4”. Rotate cardstock 180 degrees and punch and score opposite side at 2” and 4”.
   

   

2. Step 2

   Rotate the cardstock 90 degrees. Line up the scoring guide with each score line. Punch and score at each score line.

   

3. Step 3

   Rotate the cardstock 180 degrees to the fourth side. Line up the scoring guide with each score line, but this time PUNCH ONLY at each score line – do not add score lines on this last side. The corner that is not scored will become the top of the file box, and there is a section of it that will be cut off in the next step.
   
   Round corners if desired.
   

   

4. Step 4

   Align notches with the groove in the trimmer track as shown, and cut off the corner that is not scored.

   

5. Step 5

   Holding the cardstock as shown in the picture, snip along two vertical score lines between horizontal score lines to create flaps for the box bottom.
   
   Burnish all score lines.
   

   

6. Step 6

   Add adhesive to the box bottom flaps and carefully form the box bottom.

   

7. Step 7

   Add adhesive to one of the overlapping flaps at the front of the box and complete the box front.

   

8. Step 8

   Attach the end of a 9” length of ribbon to the box front with a stapler, catching all layers of cardstock to secure. Staple so that the flat side of staple is inside the box.
   Wrap ribbon around the box and staple again to secure the end. Trim excess ribbon.
   
   NOTE:
   A strip of designer paper can be used instead of ribbon.
   

   

9. Step 9

   Add desired embellishments to hide the ribbon ends and staples.

   

10. Step 10

    Cut 2" x 4 1/4" strips of cardstock for tags. Use a tag topper punch (Stampin’ Up! Scalloped Tag Topper used here) or hole punch to create a hole for ribbon. Decorate each tag as desired.

    

11. Complete the project, filling the box with tags or other treats.

    

Video!

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