Triangle Box Tutorial

Finally!  Here it is - a tutorial for the triangle box that I created for my Easter treats.  For the tutorial, I will be using a piece of cardstock instead of the transparency.  I used transparency for my Easter treats so that you could see the treats inside and transparency tends to be more durable.  This box looks just as tempting with cardstock so try it both ways.

Items Needed:

• Cardstock or transparency cut to 5-1/4" by 8"
• Sticky Strip
• Ribbon to tie the ends
• Ribbon or cardstock to decorate the final project
• Scoring blade for your cutter
• Paper snips for cutting cardstock or rubber scissors for cutting transparency

Step 1.  Score cardstock parallel to the 8" side at 3/4", 2-1/4" and 3-3/4".  Then score the cardstock parallel to one of the shorter ends at 1", 1-5/8" and 2-1/4".  Rotate the cardstock 180 deg and repeat the scoring on the other short end (1", 1-5/8" and 2-1/4").

Step 2.  Fold the cardstock along the 3/4" score line.  Using the three score lines on each end as a guide, cut a triangle shape out of both ends.  The triangle should start on the outer scores and come to a point at the center score.  MAKE SURE that the point of the triangle is below the edge of the cardstock.  I left approximately 3/8" between the tip of the triangle and the edge of the cardstock.

Step 3.  Fold the cardstock along the next long score line (2-1/4") and again cut out a triangle as you did in the step above.  I left approximately 5/8" between the tips of the triangles.  Repeat the step again along the last long score (3-3/4").

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Step 4.   You will also need to cut out one last set of triangles along the edge of the cardstock opposite the (3/4") fold.  These should also be approximately 5/8" between the tips of these triangles.  When you lay the cardstock flat it should look like this....

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Step 5.  You will now need to put Sticky Strip along the edge of your cardstock avoiding the cut out areas as shown.  Make sure that the adhesive is placed on the side of the cardstock that will be the inside of the box.

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Step 6.  Now adhere the edge of your cardstock to the edge of the 3/4" fold to create your triangular shaped box.

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Step 7.  Using ribbon, tie one end of the box together and fill with candy.  Once filled, you can close the other end with your ribbon and decorate as your heart desires! 

I hope it was worth the wait. I would love for you to leave comments with a link to your creations.

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Comments

[dixie Finn]

This is fantastic. I teach first grade and my kidders are going to get these. Thank you so much.

[Sharon Graham]

You are the 3-d queen! Glad to hear that your migraine is gone. Those aren't fun! Should I tell you that in Seattle, my daffodils are blooming?

[Debbi (scs Motherof6)]

This is wonderful. Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[Renee Ondrajka]

Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[Sally]

Love the tutorial with pix! Such a cute idea. What daffodils in Seattle! My tulips are up - maybe by Easter I will have blooms!

[Leah Logan]

I love it!! These are so cute and who doesn't love a pretty little treat??

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[Laura Brown]

Wow!! These are great! Thanks for sharing.

[Krissy]

I can hardly wait to make a few of these. Thanks for the great idea! So creative!

[Beth Smith]

Thanks so much for your tutorial! I have been snowed in all weekend so had some time to make these...LOVE THEM!

Thanks again -
Beth

Here is the link for mine in SCS: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/843732?limit=last1

[Beth]

Ok, these are darling! (and I just got transparencies from my UL-yay!) I LOVE your tutorial - for those (like me) who are 3-D challenged your tutorials are so easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing!

[Stephanie]

Thank you so much for the great tutorial! :D I made one for my teaching partner and she LOVED it! I sent her to your blog so that she could make her own! You can view the one I made her on my blog which is www.stephsstampinstuff.blogspot.com
Thanks again!

[kathy white]

love it with acetate! great project.

[Carla]

I am LOVING your Easter projects! Thank you for taking the time to post a great tutorial as well!

[Carrie]

Great tutorial - thanks so much for sharing!

[Nicole Kowalk]

What a great tutorial! I always thought these would be difficult to make, but you've givem me the courage to try one.

[Robin Spinner]

super cute for easter! Great idea :)

[Carolina Buchting]

What a fun box and great tutorial!

[Vickie Waugh]

This is too cute! Your tutorial is great!! TFS!!

[Becky]

great tutorial.

[Marilyn M]

Awesome tutorial and great pictures too! Thanks for sharing! I've just added your blog to my blogroll and google reader - I'm in group 1 - love your site! Have a wonderful day!

[Stacie]

Great tutorial - thanks for sharing this!!! Once I figure out what I'm doing, I'll be adding your site to my blog

[Hulda P]

These look like so much fun to make! I'll have to give them a try!
Thanks for a great tutorial!

[majesty]

I've been searching for web so i can get ideas. And i found yours! it really is a great help to me! thank you!

[Jennifer]

Great detailed instructions! Thanks!

[stampingfunny]

A great tutorial and a wonderful Box - cangratulations!

Greetings from germany -

stampingfunny

[Neeza]

Thanks for generously sharing this. A really fun idea for Christmas.