Thursday, May 14, 2009

Card Box with Brad Closure Tutorial

I have had several requests for a tutorial for this card box. Thanks to Sandy, a friend from the From C to Shining C messageboard for reminding me I promised to post this!

This box ended up being one of those "happy accidents." I was adapting the measurements from a smaller box to fit my needs, but my paper wasn't long enough for the box to completely close upon itself. I decided to try adding a brad and some ribbon to make a latch. This box easily fits six A2 envelopes and six 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 cards.


Begin with a piece of cardstock cut at 8 inches x 11 inches.
With the paper turned vertically, score the paper at the 1 inch and 7 inch marks. Turn the paper horizontally and score it at the 1 inch, 5 1/2 inch and 6 1/2 inch marks.

Cut along the score lines as shown, and add adhesive to the flaps.

Assemble the box as shown.



To keep the box closed, I added a brad and ribbon before embellishing the box. You can see the finished box here. If you want a box that closes completely, begin with an 8x12 piece of cardstock. In addition to the instructions for this box, you will also score the paper horizontally at the 11 inch mark.

I think these make great gifts!

14 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for this great tutorial!!!

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  2. Chelesa, thank you so much... I really appreciate you taking the time to write out the tutorial.

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  3. Thanks for the tutorial! I can't wait to make some of these. Maybe I will make some for the end of the year teacher gifts since I missed Teacher Appreciation Week.

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  4. Thanks for the tutorial, I love boxes.

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  5. Thanks for taking time to share this - I love the box!

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  6. Great tutorial, Chelsea! Thank you for taking the time to write and share it!

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  7. Love this box. thanks for show us how.

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  8. Chelsea! Thanks for the great tutorial, I've been looking for something simplier than what I'm curently making to hold my gifts of cards! This is wonderful. You are very sweet to share with us.
    Diane

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  9. This looks very quick to make. Thanks for sharing!! Great job!!

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  10. What a great box tutorial! I can't wait to try it. Your pictures and instructions make it easy to attempt it!

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  11. I love boxes...thanks for tutorial.

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