Envelope Boxes of Any Size

I loved the box idea so much that I created an envelope box for some 3x3 cards and their envelopes.  You can follow the tutorial below to create both the M&M holder from yesterday as well as the 3x3 card holder - just make the size of the solid cardstock 4-1/4" x 9-3/4" and score as noted below. 

I know that you just want me to get on with the tutorial so here it goes.... 

Supplies:

• 4-1/4" x 7-1/2" piece of solid cardstock
• Taffeta Ribbon
• Crop-a-dile
• Designer Label Punch
• Sticky Strip

Directions:

Step 1:  Score the solid cardstock at 1/2" on each long side.  Score parallel to the short end at 2-1/2", 3", 5-1/2" and 6".  Mark the short end at 1" up on both side (solid lines) and at the half point of the bottom (2-1/8") - note grid paper.

Step 2:  Connect the points and cut off the pieces shown.

Step 3:  Cut the side flaps and fold all scores.

Step 4:  Punch holes in the box flap for the ribbon.  Fold the box flat at the 3" score line and the 6" score line.  Mark the hole placement on the underlying cardstock.

Step 5:  Punch a notch out of the inside lip of the box with your Designer Label Punch so that you can reach into the box easier.  Now punch the ribbon holes on this lip using the markings as a guide.

Step 6:  Place Sticky Strip on both side flaps and adhere the box together.

Step 7:  Decorate as desired.

Step 8:  Feed the ribbon through the holes on the base of the box first, fill with candy and then feed through the flap of the box.  Tie closed.

Variations:  To create an envelope box that can hold 3x3 envelopes and their respective mini square envelopes, start with a piece of solid cardstock that is 4-1/4" x 9-3/4".  Score the solid cardstock at 1/2" on each long side.  Score parallel to the short end at 3-1/4", 4", 7-1/4" and 8".  Mark the short score end at 1" up on both sides (solid lines) and at the half point of the bottom (2-1/8").  Continue with the same directions, starting at Step 2.

Be Inspired by Life,

 

As usual, I am including a pdf version of the tutorial HERE.  Again, please do not change the original version if sharing with others - Thanks so much!

Comments

[Kristi]

Thanks! I cannot wait to try these!

[Ellie Augustin]

OH How sweet I love it! :)Thank you so much for sharing.. MAN I wish I would have seen this earlier today I would have made one! Now I have to wait till the AM :) Love it!

[Schultze Tanja]

Thanks for the tutorial - it`s great!

[Mel McCarthy]

SO fabulous! Love this idea. I have had envelope boxes on the brain, but no time to figure out the deets. Your pretty touches are SO sweet. Hope it's ok if I link you up in my envelope post? Thanks so much for sharing your time & tallent! :O)

P.S. I think some of your photos may be missing? I can only see step 3 & 6 (I use firefox as a browser.) This happened to me on my blog before.

[Mel McCarthy]

The photos are all here in Explorer, but missing in Mozilla Firefox. Bummer. Wonder how to fix that? Thanks again for the great tutorial. :O)

[Mel McCarthy]

I think that comments may not be working in Firefox either. I left you a long one. :O) Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. These are just gorgeous & so handy! Hope it's ok if I link you up? Thank you so much for sharing your time & tallent. :O) mel

[Bree]

This is the cutest little box! It will be perfect for Valentine M&M's for my preschool students.
Thanks for sharing the tutorial:)

[Jen in AZ]

Thank you for sharing your tutorial and especially for putting it on a pdf! You are amazing!

[kathy w]

great tutorial, thanks for sharing

[Amy]

What a GREAT box! Thanks so much sharing!!!

[Nancy Ward]

Wanted you to know I posted a link to this tutorial today on my blog.

Nancy Ward
PaperFriendly
http://www.nancywardcrafts.com