Today I have some gift packaging to share - the first one is sized to fit Revlon lip gloss - finished container measures 5.75"high by 1.1/8th" on all four sides. As you can see it has a milk carton style closure, which I will eventually punch with two holes and thread ribbon through.
Card stock - 6.75" x 5"
Stamp white card stock with the two large circles from Year of Cheer stamp set - I used the combinations of Sweet Sugarplum and Festive Fig, Crumb Cake and Baked Brown sugar and Tranquil Tide and Lemon Lime Twist (not shown here), My tags used the new everyday punch, and the Tin of Tags stamp set for the sentiments.
On short side score at 1.1/8, 2.2/8, 3.3/8, 4.4/8 and 4.7/8"
On long side score at 1.25, 5.75"
Fold and burnish all score lines.
Cut up all score lines for the base and remove the small rectangle at the bottom of the flap.
Apply strong tape to the narrow flap, fold over the box and secure to both edges together.
Fold up the flaps of the bottom in this order - both sides first, then the back flap - adhere glue to the front flap and close over to secure.
For the top, pinch the front and back edges with your fingers, and gently ease the sides below the first score line to create the milk carton profile. At this stage, punch one or two holes in the top for closure with ribbon. Or you can use small clips.
My next box and lid was demonstrated by Caroline of craftycarolinecreates - I followed her video description to the letter and am thrilled with how it looks in real life. The lid is stamped and reinforced by a double fold, and the base is plain card stock. If you haven't found Caroline before, please visit her blog, as she is an amazing crafter and so easy to follow. Wouldn't this make a lovely gift box for that special person?
