I also made two boxes out of foam-core board and covered them in patterned paper.
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First I measured (twice ;) ) and cut out the top and bottom. The purple box was small enough that it took only one piece of foam-core for the top and one for the bottom, so I cut a trough to account for the thickness of the board. I glued it all together with UHU glue and used straight pins to hold it together while it was drying. |
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After the two pieces were dry, I covered them in patterned paper and added hinges and a clasp. |
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Here is the purple box finished. Gems: Say It in Crystals Paper: unknown White Pen: Gelly Roll White Hardware: Zamix |
And now for the red box. I added a pocket to the lid, boxes for the little cards, and a divider for the big cards.
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Materials are the same for this box and the purple one, excepting: Purple Paper: Fabriano Cartacrea Ribbon: Sunflower, China |
The purple box was my first try to see how making a box out of foam-core would work out. I wanted a box to keep my cards in, but couldn't find anything suitable. Since my first box worked out well, I decided to make one for my cards. It's perfect, except I think I am going to have to make another one since this box is full.
Have a wonderful day!
Theta
beautiful! Can you find larger foam core board?? The boxes are gorgeous, and such perfect craftmanship!
ReplyDeleteI could use a larger piece of foam core and make a bigger box, but you know what happens when someone, uh-hmm, makes boxes bigger. I don't think stability would be as much of an issue as weight. The cards are heavier than they look (especially when I pack them in ;) ) I think I am better off to make another box and label them both with the contents, or better yet, send out the cards I have and make new ones :D
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