Gable Box

by Regina Andari

Create this adorable box with a few scores, cuts and punches.

Supplies

  • One 8 1/2" x 11" piece of Cardstock
  • Paper Cutter with scoring tool
  • Sticky Strip™ or other strong adhesive
  • Scissors
  • Stamps
  • Ink
  • Punches
  • Corner Rounder
  • Crop-a-Dile™
  • Embellishments

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Score 11” side of cardstock at 1/2", 3 1/2", 5 3/4", and 8 3/4".

  2. Step 2

    Score the 8 1/2” side at 3" and 6 1/2".

  3. Step 3

    Fold the bottom of the card stock (the portion with the short scored sections) under and stamp across the exposed area of card stock.

  4. Step 4

    Cut each score line up to the intersecting score line to create flaps as shown.

  5. Step 5

    On one edge of the card stock, you’ll have 1/2” flaps.

    Cut off the two 1/2" flaps on the ends, leaving the center flap.

  6. Step 6

    Place Sticky Strip™ on the 1/2" flap.

    Be sure to place the adhesive strip on the front (stamped) side. Leave the liner on the adhesive.

  7. Step 7

    Place Sticky Strip™ on the other flaps as shown to createl interior sections of the box.

    Leave the liner on the adhesive.

  8. Step 8

    Center punch over panel and push the cardstock all the way into the Wide Oval punch to create handles for the box.

  9. Step 9

    Use the corner rounder on the corners of the handles.

  10. Step 10

    Peel the liner from the 1/2" flap on the side of the box (mid section).

    Fold the box into shape so that the ends meet the adhesive. If necessary, fold the flaps out of your way.

  11. Step 11

    Peel the liner from the side flaps and adhere them to the interior sides of the box for added stability.

  12. Step 12

    Remove the liner from the bottom flaps.

    Fold in the two smaller flaps and then adhere one of the longer flaps to the smaller flaps.

    I fold in the flap that’s on the side where the seam is so the front of the box will be seamless.

    Fold the remaining flap into place.

  13. Step 13

    Decorate the front of the box. Use the Crop-a-Dile™ to punch holes for the ribbon closure.

Video!

Your Turn

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

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

Thank you for sharing!
ann  |  Thu Jan 22, 2009 at 4:59 AM
Thank you ALL for your kind comments and compliments. Joan, I used SU's "Priceless" stamp set.
Regina  |  Thu Jan 22, 2009 at 5:33 AM
Regina, Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing with us. I am going to give it a try today! Blessings!!
Diane/Lost in the 60's  |  Thu Jan 22, 2009 at 6:20 AM
This is a very well written tutorial. The photos make this one a no-brainer! I look forward to another one of your SAHM boxes! Thank you, lorijane
lorijane  |  Thu Jan 22, 2009 at 6:34 AM
Thanks for this lovely tutorial box.

Hugs, Myrna
Myrna  |  Thu Jan 22, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Thanks for these instructions... so quick, so cute! I just wonder how the ribbon is attached through the punched holes?
Joselyn  |  Thu Jan 22, 2009 at 7:15 PM
fantastic gable box, you are very talented. The stamp set is wonderful and many thanks for the great tutorial. I shall give this a go later.
luvmydogs  |  Fri Jan 23, 2009 at 6:38 AM
Too cute! I'm going to try this over the weekend. Thanks!
Renee  |  Fri Jan 23, 2009 at 7:15 AM
Hi Regina,

How pretty! What stamps did you use?

Thanks much,
Terry
Terry  |  Fri Jan 23, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Fab. Thank you. What stamps did you use?
Vaitiare  |  Fri Jan 23, 2009 at 7:10 PM
I am new to stamping but wanted to try this and found that I could do it!!Thanks for making things even a "newbee" can do.

xmasangel
xmasangel  |  Sun Jan 25, 2009 at 10:10 AM
I've now made several of these boxes. I rounded all the corners for a better fit and a more finished look. Sides can also be attached with a little modification.

Patti
Patti Ward  |  Mon Jan 26, 2009 at 8:44 AM
I think it's a great project and really simple enough to make several or for the uninitited stamper to be. Thanks
Shannon Hall  |  Mon Jan 26, 2009 at 11:48 AM
I love your box! It looks like something you would pay way too much for in a boutique! Thank you!
Haley  |  Mon Jan 26, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Thank you for another great tutorial. These will be great for my class! I am sure that the kids will love them.
Brandy  |  Mon Jan 26, 2009 at 1:39 PM
what is the stamping wheel used? love this so much.
Rebecca  |  Tue Jan 27, 2009 at 1:40 AM
Love this project, its just darling. Which design of the jumbo wheel did you use? The stamp set I know but cant make out the wheel. Thanks.
Nora  |  Thu Jan 29, 2009 at 10:07 AM
I love this box. And the Priceless stamp set is one of my favorites from SU!. So I have found yet one more way I can use it. I will be trying this soon and will definitely use the same set. Thanks for posting!
Kara  |  Fri Jul 17, 2009 at 6:01 PM
What are the finished dimensions of the box?
adele  |  Sat Sep 26, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Love it!!

So many people charge for designs like this and SC offers them for free!! You guys ROCK!!!
Jeannie  |  Wed May 12, 2010 at 7:32 AM

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