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Christmas Gift Box

Even though its July, there's nothing wrong in getting organised for Christmas (I know not everyone likes hearing the 'c' word before November!)  At Stampin Up we're already geared up for making some stunning Christmas cards and gift boxes.

Over on my YouTube Channel, I've just posted a video tutorial on how to make a very simple Christmas gift box with a pretty heat embossed label and matching ribbon


Click here to view the video.

You'll need the following to create this box:

Be Merry Designer series paper measuring 7.5" x 8"
Scrap of Cherry Cobbler cardstock measuring 1.5" x 8.5"
22" of Cherry Cobbler ribbon
Versamark ink
Merry Mistletoe Stamp Set
Silver embossing powder

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STEP ONE:  Scoring  Score the paper on the short side at 1.75", 3.5", 5.25" and 7".  Turn the paper 90 degrees and score at 1.75" and 6.75"

STEP TWO:  Cutting  Remove the two small rectangles at the top and bottom of the paper and notch in  to form a tab.  Cut up the three score lines at the top and bottom of the box.  Then fold and burnish all your score lines

STEP THREE:  Sticking  Run some adhesive on the right side of the tab you have created and fold the other side over to meet it.

STEP FOUR:  Forming the box  Decide which end is the bottom of your box and fold in the flaps to form a base and glue them down.

STEP FIVE:  Fill and close   Put the gift into the box (don't forget to remove the price tag!!) and close the top tabs down by tying ribbon around the box and securing it at the top with a nice bow or double knot.

STEP SIX:  Create your label.  Using the Versamark, load up your stamp with ink and stamp it onto your small piece of cardstock.  Cover the design with embossing power, remove the excess and heat with the heat tool.

STEP SEVEN:  Finishing off   Place a dimensional pad on the back of the label on each corner and then stick your label onto your box so that the ribbon runs freely behind it.

No one will be interested in the gift - they'll just love the box!!


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