Because these boxes take so much time to make, I usually only make them for very special occasions or people. As far as I know, all of them have kept the box the gift came in. To use every day or sometimes. I just love the thought of something handmade being cherised.
Here is what you need:
Handmade paper, thin cardboard, PVA glue, box, pencil, eraser, scissors,
Handmade paper, thin cardboard, PVA glue, box, pencil, eraser, scissors,
Place the lid against the thin line again and put the box down. Trace the bottom of the box on the paper.
Cut the middle part with a cutting knife so that
you will be able to fold over the paper to all sides.
you will be able to fold over the paper to all sides.
Now we will make a box for the finding you want to put in there. Use the left over cardboard you cut out as a mould and depending on
how thick your finding is, you add some flaps to it.
how thick your finding is, you add some flaps to it.
Put glue on the cardbord.
sorry for the very bad picture...
The inside of the lid looks dreadful so we'll put some paper of that too. Place the lid over a piece of paper and cut about 1cm around.
Oops, I forgot to cut away the corners which makes it harder to glue,
so I do it quickly while glueing!
Press the paper firmly onto the inside of the lid.
so I do it quickly while glueing!
Press the paper firmly onto the inside of the lid.
I made this sales fairy especially for the European Streetteam's new game. This fairy will sprinkle her fairy sales dust in Turkey as StarOfTheEast was able to catch her.
I caught this fairy & she already worked her magic! :)
Read more on the Sales Fairy game on the Handmade blog of the European Streetteam.
I caught this fairy & she already worked her magic! :)
Read more on the Sales Fairy game on the Handmade blog of the European Streetteam.
wow Mitsy; that's a lot of work ! And it looks terrific !
ReplyDeletehave to say WOW also :-O
ReplyDeletecute boxes! But that's a lot of work! Do you make that for every customer?
ReplyDeleteI think that could be an extra listing :D
xx
wow, really cool gift boxes! :)
ReplyDeleteMitsy, you are the queen!!!!! I love this little project & the next time I need a special box I'll try it. All your hard work to create these tutorials is much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThis fairy is very cute and the box is amazing Mitsy:-)
ReplyDeletethanks for this cool tutorial!
ReplyDeleteAlot of work for a box but a box to cherish indeed :) I will cherish mine, no worries :D
ReplyDeleteLove the blue box too, wonderful results!
Wonderful! And as always- such clear instructions- thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lot of work but it's worth it! The box looks amazing! I'm addict to cartonnage and make lots of cupboard boxes with fabric... it takes a lot of time but the pleasure in creating makes you forget that detail!:-)
ReplyDeleteAnaIsa
What a fabulous gift box! It does look fiddly but very worth it - gorgeous Mitsy! K x
ReplyDeleteWow this looks fantastic!!! But all the work ... you are so super patient Mitsy!
ReplyDeletethanks for this, have always wanted to make one..now, hmm, let's see when!
ReplyDeleteIt does look like a lot of work for sure Mitsy, but your little ceramics look so pretty in the boxes! Very cute tutorial. (and now I am off to make some of that crumble!) :D
ReplyDeleteWow, super cute and so needed at the time :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! I love them.
ReplyDeleteWOW! These are amazing. Like whoa. What a special presentation.
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! It's a fantastic box. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteSoooo cool!!
ReplyDeletewhat a fantastic tutorial...and a TON of work. totally impressed!
ReplyDeleteThe box and your tutorial are impressive! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteDear adorable Mitsy,
ReplyDeleteI love your works and this one is one of the many. Loved it and thanks a lot for sharing this with us !
Luna
you are awesome:) making many lovely boxes great idea
ReplyDeleteYou are incredibly talented! I enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for the tutorials.
ReplyDeleteA quick question, where could I purchase the thick transparent plastic and what is it called? I have been looking for it high and low without success. Thanks again.
Tingtingmama, thanks for your sweet comment. You can purchase the thick transparant paper in shops where they sell supplies for architects or people who make modeling objects. I buy it in my artist supply shop. They have it in many colors too to make tiny houses and other stuff that architects use to make models of houses. Sorry for my plain explanation but I don't know all the words in English. Hope this is helpful.
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Dan.