3” x 3” Notecard Box

Create this beautiful box to hold your 3" x 3" notecards.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Score 7 1/2" square cardstock at 2" on all four sides.

   

2. Step 2

   Score 5 5/8" square cardstock at 1" on all four sides

   

3. Step 3

   Score 5 1/8" piece of patterned paper at 3/4" on all four sides

   

4. Step 4

   Prefold all scores with Bone Folder.

   

5. Step 5

   Using scissors, make vertical cuts (following the scored line) on all four sides to create a flap in each corner of the 7 1/2" square cardstock piece.
   
   Repeat this step on the 5 5/8" square piece of cardstock and the 5 1/8" piece of patterned paper

   

6. Step 6

   Add Sticky Strip™ to each corner flap on the 7 1/2" square cardstock and fold into a box.

   

7. Step 7

   Adhere 1 3/4" x 12" strip of patterned paper around box so that both ends start and end on same side.
   
   Adhere 1 3/4" x 3 1/2" strip of patterned paper to the side with the gap.

   

8. Step 8

   Using scissors, cut each flap of the 5 5/8" cardstock in half at an angle.
   
   Create a scalloped edge around the 5 5/8" piece of cardstock using the Corner Rounder punch. Click here to find a tutorial on scalloping edges with the corner rounder punch.

   

9. Step 9

   Add Sticky Strip™ to each corner flap of the 5 1/2" cardstock and fold to create box lid.
   
   Adhere the 5 1/8" square piece of patterned paper to the box lid.

   

10. Step 10

    Stamp and embellish your box as desired.

    

11. Your finished box is perfect to hold a set of coordinating 3 x 3 Mini Note Cards and envelopes!

    

Video!

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for 3” x 3” Notecard Box. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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