Ok I know I have been on hiatus for a while. It started with having to get all 10 of my scrapbook layouts done within 4 days of having class. which wouldn't seem to bad if it weren't for the fact that the 4 days I had to get them ready happened to fall in my busiest week I have had since school started. And the week before wasn't much better. So I had to spend most of my free time trying to get the pages done, a shoe box swap and attended and I had a card swap due. Now for some reason I didn't realize that they all hit with in 2 days of each other, so I was a bit busy. Anyway, then last week just seemed to get away from me. And to top it off, Girl Scout Fall product sales have began (I'm the leader so more fun for me) and Yasmine now has 2 soccer practices a week + the one on game day; that has been added to our busy schedule. So I promise to try to keep up here too but I might get behind sometimes between now and the end of Soccer season.
Now on to what you are really here for....... Tutorial Tuesday!!!!
So let's get started, this week I decided to do the 5 in 1 envelope template box. It is an older idea and you can find more samples and stuff on Splitcoast.
To start you will need the following: 5 in 1 Envelope Template, Pencil, Paper cutter, score blade, Scissors, Bone Folder, a piece of 8 1/2x 8 1/2 piece of card stock (for the bottom of the box), a piece of 7 x 7 coordinating card stock, 4 pieces of DSP 4x 1 1/2, and accessories to decorate your box once it is assembled.
Now that you have everything let's get going on how to make it.
Since we are starting with the top you will need the 7x7 piece of card stock (also known as the Top of the box) you need to score at the 1 1/2 inch mark on all 4 side of your piece of Card stock. Once it is scored on all 4 sides you will need to trace the large envelope top on the 5 in 1 template inside the rectangles that you have created when scoring the piece. Line the bottom of the crescent shape with the score line that you made. The template may be a little larger then the rectangle that you created. In that case just center it the best you can. The corners will actually be covered later during the project.
Now that you have traced the 5 in 1 envelope template on the four sides it is time to cut the crescent shapes out. You should end up with the picture on the right. Or as my youngest daughter called it "a boring flower" shape. Once you have them cut out go ahead and crease the score lines that you made earlier.
Now on to the 4 strips of DSP that we cut. On each of them you want to line up the bottom of the 5 in 1 template again to the edge of the strips of DSP. Again the 5 in 1 template might be slightly larger then the strips but that is ok because you will be covering up the edges later. Next you will want to cut them out so that you have 4 half circles. Fold them in half, going from point to point and crease it with the bone folder.
At this point you will want to run sticky strip all around the very top edge of your Card stock lid. Just under the score line (sorry I some how misplaced the last two pictures when moving them so I could edit them) Next you want to line up the DSP half circles to the corner of the box top. I started at the creased edge in the middle, it makes it easier (see picture). Attach all 4 half circles to your box lid.
Next it is time for the 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of card stock(also known as the bottom of your box). You will need to score it at the 2 1/4 mark on all four sides.
Now you want to cut on the scored lines up the the crossing scored line. You ONLY want to cut the scored lines on OPPOSITE sides. See Picture.
For the last step I put sticky strip on the top and bottom of the small rectangles that you cut out. Then fold in the longer pieces to create the bottom of the box. See Picture.
So, now you can place your lid on the bottom of your box. This makes it easier to work with. Especially when trying to run the sticky strip around the top for the ribbon to hid any cutting flaws at the top/ tips of your half circles. Now it is time to decorate your box how ever you decide.
Hope you enjoyed the tutorial!
Thanks for stopping by! ~Tamarra