Adorable Gift Box

My sister just loves the different handmade boxes, so for Christmas I wanted to make her one to put her present in. I stumbled onto Peanuts and Peppers Papercrafting and she had this adorable box tutorial using the Bigz Mini Milk Carton die for the Big Shot.

Supplies:
Stamp: --
Ink Pad: --
Paper: --
Die: Bigz Mini Milk Carton
Punch: Crop-a-dile or handheld punch



Cut out two pieces from the Mini Milk Carton from the same color paper. Crease all the lines well using a bone folder. Cut away and discard one section, leaving 3 full sections and the tab.


Depending on finished style box, stamp the images on sides and top of box.

Apply tape to the two tabs. Lining up the two pieces carefully, tape them together, pressing down firmly on the tape line.

Forming a circle, again line up the two pieces together, firmly pressing down for a secure hold. I did not use redline tape on the box. The sides that are taped does not seem to have any stress on them to pull them apart. Just press firmly for secure hold.


Apply tape to one section of the bottom, leaving it free. Press down the remaining five bottom tabs, evenly shaping the box to a hexagon. When satisfied with shape, press down the remaining bottom tab.


Each side of the box's top section is folded so that the triangle is pushed in. When finished there will be six tabs that stand out. Using either the crop-a-dial or handheld, punch a hold in each to run ribbon through. Tie box closed and finish decorating.