This afternoon, I selected two coordinating pretty papers I had (a "Taj Mahal" inspired stack of paper from Premium Stacks) -- they're light cardstock:
I checked the handy cheat sheet of measurements on the inside of the compartment of the Scoring Board lid and decided that I wanted to make a base that was 4 x 4 x 4" and a lid that was 4 x 4 x 2":
As per the instructions, I cut my base paper to 12 x 12" and then scored it at the 2" and 6" marks:
(I'm only pretending to score here 'cause I'm right-handed and I can't score and take the photo at the same time)
Then I cut as shown:
Fold the flaps up and secure with adhesive to form the base box:
The top measures 8 x 8". When you score lids, you don't butt the paper to the left edge of the board. Instead, you line it up to the first mark, marked by a downward facing arrowhead. This way, the lid ends up being just a little bit bigger so it fits nicely over the base:
As per the easy-to-follow instructions, I score at the 2" and 6 1/8" marks:
Then cut the same slits:
Fold up flaps and adhere together. Then see how it fits together:
So cute!
The board includes measurements for a variety of different box sizes, but after doing a few, you can get the idea and map out your own sizes...
What do you think?
Very cute! Love the cardstock you used too.
ReplyDeleteGreat project!! The finished box is very elegant!
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