Learn how to make this paper crafted gift box with these free instructions. Make a card to go with it from one of the many designs on our web site.

SUPPLIES:  Cardstock: (gray) Bazzill Basics Paper  Patterned paper: (Stripes, Cherish, Remember, Thoughtful Cards from Beautiful Moments collection) Carta Bella  Accent: (epoxy brad)  Tools: (border punch) We R Memory Keepers; (scoring board) Martha Stewart Crafts  Finished sizes: 3 1/2" x 5 1/8"; 3" x 4 3/8"

Boxes

1 Trim patterned paper and cardstock to 11" x 11".

2 Trim patterned paper and cardstock to 8 7/8" x 8 7/8".

2 Border-punch patterned paper.

3 Score 11" x 11" punched patterned paper 3 3/8" from corner edge.

4 Score 8 7/8" x 8 7/8" punched patterned paper 2 1/4" from corner edge.

4 Assemble boxes according to scoring board instructions.

Bow

1 Cut six 1/2" strips of patterned paper.

2 Glue ends of each strip together to make a circle. Glue three circles to be 1/2" smaller.

3 Pinch and glue the center of each circle.

4 Adhere pieces from largest to smallest alternating patterned paper designs.

5 Adhere decorative brad with foam tape.

More Projects

If you like this fun project, you'll find more great creations in the Tips, Tools, & Techniques column of the January/February 2013 issue of Paper Crafts magazine. Purchase a copy at PaperCraftsMag.com.

For more information on supplies used in these projects, see our Product Guide online at PaperCraftsMag.com.

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January/February 2013

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