I love 3d projects that come together easily -- and this one looks a lot more complicated than it is! Just a few quick folds and some glue and you'll have an adorable box that is the perfect size to hold a tiny book, some trinkets or a vintage brooch.
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This little box is roughly 4x4". If includes a little liner piece made from cardboard to help it retain its shape and has an attached lid. It is made from a single sheet of card stock and assembles quickly. You’ll need the free printable file, a piece of this cardboard, scissors and a glue stick to put it together.
What Type of Cardstock is Best for Printables?
Cardstock comes in different weights -- the one I like best for dimensional projects like this one is 11o lb. It is a little heavier than the 90 lb and holds folds really well. The one I use is below, but any 110 lb paper is a good choice. The reason I like this brand is I can get a pack of 250 sheets for under $10 -- the HP paper is the same quality but $14 for 250 sheets :)
If you don't have cardstock, then you can glue two pieces of regular paper together after printing, just smooth it out really well and make sure it is completely dry.
Make the Free Shabby Chic Printable Box
Download and print the free file onto heavy cardstock.
Cut out each piece. Use the red square as a pattern to cut a piece of cardboard for the base of the box. A recycled cereal box is just the right weight for this project.
3. Place the cut cardboard on the back of the box liner piece and glue in place. Fold the edges over to the back and glue for a neat finish. secure with clips until it dries. The picture below is from the Jane Austen Printable Box, which goes together the same way.
Fold and crease all sides of the box. it is designed to fit neatly together and it should look almost assembled when All edges are folded.
Glue the tabs into place on the sides of the box and secure with clips. When these are dry, fold the pink top edges down and glue in place.
Glue the liner inside the box to stabilize it, then use as you’d like. The flap folds inside to secure the lid, or you can wrap it with a pretty ribbon.
The free file is in the subscriber library; if you are already a member, it is waiting for you in your files. If you are not a member yet, you can sign up free here for immediate access.
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