Thursday 23 June 2016

Paper box


Boxes - they are needed for almost anything. Stores things, gift things... etc.
Boxes usually are bought but this box is very easy to make. It is according to the size you need and sturdy. 
All you need is:
1. Card stock or chart paper
2. Glue
3. Scissors 
4. Stationery 
The steps are:
1. For the box of around that size, take an A4 size sheet of the desired colour.
2. Make such folds.
Always remember that the centre piece determines the space you will have. Make sure that the surrounding folds are of the same length.
For example, let this piece be  20×20 cm. If you want your centre (actual space in the box of 8 cm, then make the following measurements of 6-8-6 cm on adjacent sides. 
The 6-6 dimensions determine the height of your box. You can change the dimensions accordingly.
3. Cut out the portions in the following way.
Don't cut edge to edge, according the lines. Leave about 1 cm of paper that will enable us to join papers properly.
4. Fold adjacent sides of the folds. Put glue on the paper like this.
5. Stick all the edges. You have your box now.
6. To make the cover follow the above instructions. Make sure the centre space has the same dimensions. The height of the cover can vary.
7. You have your whole box.
You can garnish your box by quilling, designer paper, stones etc.