On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me………..umm….well the French hens have flown the coup, sorry
, but I do have a magnet and gift box to get your creativity flowing.
Items required:
2 x double sided patterned papers. You could use single sided paper, but some of the white side may show through once finished.
Scrap cardboard to make your own magnet base or a 2-3” chipboard shape for the base.
Magnetic tape or pieces
Christmas embellishments
Double sided tape
Bone scorer
Ink
Bling
Twist: Make your treasure for inside your box any shape,
but square!
PS: I am happy if decide to make your treasure as an ornament or photo frame as alternatives.
Step One:
Cut PP one to a 10 ½” x 10 ½” square. (lid) (choose Favorite paper)
Cut PP two to a 10” x 10” square (base)
Step Two:
Repeat the following steps for both pieces of PP.
Fold your paper diagonally to create a triangle and then unfold.
Repeat for other diagonal line.
Step Two:
Now fold each piece in half to a form a rectangle and then unfold.
Step Three:
Fold each point of the squares to the centre point of your PP’s.
Gentle score these folds
Step Four:
Fold 2 opposite sides into the middle and then unfold.
Step Five:
Fold other 2 parallel sides into the centre, gently score.
Leave these 2 sides up and unfold the 2 ends completely
Step Six:
Fold those 2 ends back in following crease lines.
Step Seven:
Use small amount of double sided tape to secure the points within each box.
Step Eight:
Your magnet can be a pre-made chipboard shape or you can use scrap cardboard to create your own shape. Cut your shape out twice and create a small frame.
Cover your chipboard with matching pp’s and ink edges.
Decorate as desired.
Step Nine:
Ink the edges of your box and magnet
And start decorating to your hearts content
By completing this project you will earn one draw for the chance at a full kit that we will be drawing for. If you added the "twist" to your project, you will earn 2 draws!
We would love to see your creation linked in this thread, but be sure to link it in your official sign in thread...that's where we'll be looking!
International members welcome to play, however...a $6 shipping credit will be given. Any shipping above the $6 will be the member's responsibility.
Day Three - Gift Box with treasure
Hybrid Mode
