Valentine’s Day is just two weeks away, let’s make some lovely holders with hearts on top, shall we? :)
Tie some pretty ribbon around your cards and they will still fit ok. :)
And this time, I tried something new:) I made a true print-cut-fold-and-done template! Show in the photo below: Fully printed in the front and real washi decorated in the back :) I actually like the printed one better myself:) For flexibility, I threw in a blank printable template as well :)
Here is a little preview of the patterned template: I used pastel colors because it helps saving printer inks (hopefully) :) The colors are sampled from this photo on design-seeds.com. (I love all the palettes they have! All!)
Download Patterned PDF Printable Template (folds are different from the blank one below)
Download PDF Printable Template (Blank, print at 100% on the back of letter-sized paper)
Download Silhouette .studio Cut File (You may score the box later yourself *)
Assembly:
* For Silhouette users, since the score lines are perforated, they may fell apart. My solutions are to either add some tape in the inside along the lines or just cut out the outline (by removing the dotted lines in the .studio file before you send it to cut), and score with a ruler and the back of your craft knife.
1. [Optional] Stamp; cover the heart with some different paper before you fold.
2. Fold the box according to the instructions on the templates. You will get something like this:
3. [Optional] Add additional embellishments as you like.
4. [Important] Close the heart first.
5. Finally, tuck in the top and bottom.
Any questions, please feel free to ask in the comment:) And I would love to see your creations! Enjoy!
Update on 2/12/2012: I just found out that Lifestyle Crafts has a similar box die: Pop-up Box Die! Just run it through your die cut machine and ooh la la~ When I first got my electronic cutting machine I thought I could do away with dies but I realized quickly that just how much easier manual dies are and how clean the finished look is! And the fact is that there are just designs you cannot get elsewhere. Remember to use promo code “WAFFLE” to get 20% your entire purchase and support Waffle Flower at the same time! :)
These little gift card holders are beautiful, Nina! What a sweet idea!
Adorable!
Thanks for these great boxes, Nina! So glad you’ve joined us on the Silhouette Plus forum. Now I’ve got to take a better look around your lovely blog. :)
Thanks for sharing Nina! I love your boxes and the creative use of washi paper tape. Where do you buy your tape at? I’m always looking for a great selection (and a better price, lol!)
Hi Kat, I’m glad you like my boxes. For your question, have you checked out cutetape.com yet? Most of their patterns are at $4 each. They are having a $100 giveaway right now (Ends tomorrow at Feb 1st, 2012 11:59pm). You may also want to check out my post: 10 Things to do with Washi Tape. Happy Crafting!
terrific idea Nina! I love how these turned out!
They are so cute!
These are wonderful…love that sweet little bunny!
Very sweet!
ty!
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Super cute boxes, Nina! Nice job!
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Hey Nina! Thanks for linking this up to the Die Cutting Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I’m so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)
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Adorable! I found you via Jo-Ann’s post. I had to share them on the CraftBliss Facebook page and pin them and link back to you. Thanks for creating and sharing! ~Dee
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