Cube/Flip box

After trying the bag yesterday... Frenchie Stamps posted a video today called Flip Box. The box is made using 1 cardstock and decorated with some patterned paper. Some scoring and cutting and this box comes together in a jiffy ;). Frenchie gives awesome instructions in the video....so nothing like watching her and constructing the box. Watch the video Here

This is how the box looks like:

 When you untie the bow, the box opens up......

 

The final box measures approx 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"- more like a cube. But it is perfect as a favor box or gift box for small trinkets. The video shows using strip of cardstock to seal the box. I liked the ribbon better (I am all about ribbons). So I used that instead.

Also in the video, when scoring the CS, she says 2-3/4" one time and 3-3/4" second time, the actual scoring measurement is 3-3/4". I got confused myself, so I watched the video 3-4 times to make sure and also made a template for future reference. 

Here is the template:

Another thing I realized was it would be easier to put the patterned paper on before putting the box together. I used tombow glue to stick the paper on... would be much easier before I put the box together. So for future reference I also wrote on the template where to put the patterned paper.

 

But this is the cutest little box I have made... and I had told my friend "D" today that I as done making boxes and bags and wanted to make cards and here I am making a box ;) 

This is all for today,

Until Next time,

Happy Krafting,

Cheers =)

Fancy Border Bag

You tube has so many crafter's channel. I have subscribed to few...so every time any of those channels have new videos...it shows up on my main page as well. So yesterday I saw Frenchie Stamp's video on this purse/bag. She used an Edgelit die to create kinda fancy looking bag. I loved how it looked and had to try it out. It is super cute... this is my version:

Due to the patterned paper I use it might be a little difficult top see the top border...has like a curvy fancy edge. She has made a video showing how to make this-which is pretty good. Just watch it HERE 
Surely getting the edge right looks tricky and it is... I ruined one paper and had to try it 2nd time... but got it right time this time =) 

Like you can see... it is patterned paper covering a box. The box is 1" wide and approx 3-3/4" tall, while the patterned paper is close to 5" tall-giving the bag a taller effect.

Like you see it is not as wide... but it is perfect to hold little trinkets/candy/gift card. The border makes it look super cute I think... I am going to try it with other edgelit dies... just to see how it looks. So do watch Frenchie's video (love her accent :D) and enjoy making the bag.

This is all for today,

Until Next time,

Happy Krafting,

Cheers =)