Tutorial: New Scalloped Tag Topper Box
Hi friends,
Following on from my post last week, I played around with Jacquie’s Scalloped Tag Topper Punch Box and made a couple of modifications.
I wanted the new box to have flaps on the inside, so the box was more ‘closed’ on the sides.
This is the new creation…
How to create this version:
1. Cut card stock to 4 ½” x 7 ¾”. You can comfortably get two boxes from one A4 sheet.
2. Score short side at 1¼ and 3 ¼.
3. Turn and score long side at 1¼, 3 ¼, 4 ½ and 6 ½.
4. Remove two corners and cut along the score lines as shown on the first template above.
Hope you can see the pic clearly enough. Let me know if you can’t and I’ll add a better shot.
Tip: You can cut the score lines in different ways to create the tabs but this layout worked well for me because it added extra strength to the sides while still looking neat on the inside when the lid was raised.
5. Slide one of the three flaps over the guide of the Scalloped Tag Topper punch, and then push it right inside. Punch the decorative edge. It’s a tight fit, and takes a little wiggling – that’s the technical term – but it does work. Repeat for the other two flaps.
6. Decorate! Go wild.
5. Add Tombow adhesive or Sticky Strip to the shaded areas as shown on the second template above. Assemble box.
Tip: The two side flaps go IN the box, and the front one goes on the outside.
6. With the lid closed, make a little pencil mark to show where the brad needs to go. Add brad. The brad not only keeps the lid closed, but it also acts as a reinforcement because it is going through three layers of card stock. No chance the box will come apart. 😉
Note: If you want to make the box I shared in last week’s post then follow steps 1 to 3 above, but remove the side flaps. Thanks again Jacquie Bell for the inspiration! Oh, and I know it’s kinda obvious but for the kids out there: don’t light the candle while it’s in the box. LOL. The box is for decoration only.
Alrighty, I hope you have lots of fun making these. Don’t forget to leave some comment love and let me know what you think.
Happy stamping,
Thanks for sharing your instructions. I had a play to after you shared last week.
Good on you Vicki – I’ll keep an eye on your blog and see if you share it there. Thanks for visiting. xx
Hi, thanks for sharing, it looks great. Can’t wait to give it a go, love anything made with the Scallop tag topper. Lorraine
I love the punch too – it’s a winner.
Hi Simone. I love your version of this mini box made with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. Got to share it with some of my down line. Thanks for the great tutorial.
Thanks Bron! I’m so glad you guys enjoyed it. You have inspired me many times with your designs!!! 🙂 Simone
Oh my goodness…I am so going to make this adorable ill’ box. Thanks for sharing! B.
Thanks Billie 🙂
Love! Love! Love! Thanks to Bronwyn Eastly for “sharing all!” Thank you for the tutorial! So, so cute! Many thanks!! 🙂
Thank you Donna. Great to hear you enjoyed this project. 🙂
very cute! thanks for the tutuorial, I’m going to give it a try.
Thanks Toni. I hope you enjoyed creating it.
Many thanks for this. Love your blog.
Thanks for visiting Susan! xx
.Thanx Simone, I needed a few little boxes & was glad to use my favourite punch to get them made very easily & quickly.
Thank yu for sharingxx
Thanks Simone for sharing this great little box & the instructions to make it. I’m definitely trying it.
Inky wishes, Di
Thanks Di. I hope you have fun with it. 🙂 Simone
Hello from the state of Maine in the USA! This is such a cute little box! Thanks for the instructions. My son and I make little beeswax tea lights, so this will be perfect for gift giving!
Thank you for your lovely comment Dawn. The beeswax tea lights will be perfect in these… Enjoy!
Just discovered your site and oh Me I LOVE IT ! Have had this punch for some time and use it so often, but never like this. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PUBLISHING INSTRUCTIONS ! Blessings from the Pacific Northwest, USA