How to make a box

We often get asked about how to make a box to fit a wide range of different size cards so here are the instructions.  They can be adapted for an unlimited number of sizes and shapes!

For this tutorial, we will make a box to fit a 6x6" card

You will need:

2 sheet of A4 card
Paper Trimmer or Guillotine
Hougie Board
Scissors
Wet Glue
Clothes Pegs
1" Circle Punch

1. Cut one sheet of A4 card to 8⅛" x 8⅛" - this is for the base of the box and will allow for a 1" depth.

2. Cut the second sheet of A4 card to 8¼" x 8¼" - this is for the lid of the box, again with a 1" depth.
















3. Score both sheets on the Hougie Board at 1" on all four sides

4. Use a pair of scissors to cut wedges out of each of the four corners of the lid and base.












5. Use a 1" Circle Punch to punch semi-circles on opposite sides of the lid only - this will allow for easier opening of the lid once the box has been finished.

6. Fold all of the creased lines on the lid and base and use a wet glue on each of the flaps to stick them together.

7. Secure with clothes pegs until completely dry.

That's all there is to it!  This technique can be used for any size box - just remember to add 2⅛" to the size of your card to make the box base, and 2¼" to the size of your card for the box lid.

For example, an 8" x 8" card would need a base of 10⅛" x 10⅛" and a lid of 10¼" x 10¼".

Feel free to ask any questions you have next time you pay us a visit.