My tutorial today shows how I made these pretty little boxes
for a gift for my Mother-in-law.
The ruffle bar is another favourite of hers and
of course I had to make two boxes.
One for her and one for her friend.
You can watch the video here
Measurements needed to follow along
Card for Box - 8" x 4 3/4"
Score long side - 3/4", 3 3/4", 4 1/2", 7 1/2"
Score short side - 3/4"
Papers to decorate - two by 1/2" x 3 6/8"
two by 3 6/8" x 2 6/8"
Card for Lid - 5" x 2 3/4"
Score at 1" on all side
(see video for tip)
Paper to decorate - 3 pieces at 6/8" x 2 7/8"
two by 6/8" x 5/8"
I would like to enter these into
A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes
Crafty Cardmakers - things with wings
The Crafter's Cafe - anything goes
Classic Design Challenge - anything goes
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I love the boxes Patricia.... and ruffle bars! Only dark chocolate I can eat
ReplyDeleteJune x
Love your boxes Pinky, a great tutorial.xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift! Fab video too, thank you. Take care and stay safe xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gift boxes for your MIL and her friend- so kind of you to make two so they don't have to share the goodies!!
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What cute boxes! I love the colors too! Thanks for sharing it with us at The Crafter's Cafe. I will try and make this box ;).
ReplyDeleteLove the cardstock you used for these fabulous boxes,lucky mother-in-law getting two bars of chocolate and a box for her friend
ReplyDeleteBeautiful treat boxes and love the P.paper
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Lovely boxes Pinky and fab paper choice
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
I love the boxes and colors what a fun gift set.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
These boxes are fantastic x
ReplyDeleteWonderful gift boxes. Thanks for entering your wonderful creation at The Crafter's Cafe this fortnight.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift idea! And a trip down memory lane - I haven't seen those Ruffle bars for years, but they were my dad's favourite!
ReplyDeleteI should add, 'Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers!'
ReplyDeleteGreat gift idea. Thank you for joining our things with wings challenge at Crafty Cardmakers this week. Hope to see your lovely art work back here again soon. Judy DT
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