How to Make a Box From Cardstock
- Cut a 6-inch square of cardstock.This will make a 4-inch square box that is 2 inches deep.
- Measure 2 inches from the edge of the paper inward and draw a straight line. Repeat on the other three sides of the square.
- Score the lines by placing the bone folder on each one and folding the paper against the plastic. ...
- Crease the lines with the bone folder.
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Cardstock Box
This article includes instructions and photos to help you make a simple box with a folding lid out of cardstock. The process is fairly straightforward and only involves a few simple cuts and folds. I use an 8" by 10" piece of cardstock, which yields a box about 3.5" wide by 4" long by 1" deep.
Instructions
To turn your sheet of cardstock into a gift box with a folding lid, follow the instructions below and use the included images as a visual guide.
Step 1
Take your sheet of cardstock and orient it "sideways" to be wider than it is tall.
Step 2
Next, make a series of five lines parallel to the short side. Start from one short side, and make a line 1" from the edge.
Step 3
Now, draw a line 1" below the top edge, parallel to the first line you drew but between the lines that make up the first 3.5" space on each side.
Step 5
Following the template linked to in the supplies section above, cut only along the lines marked in red. I used an X-Acto knife with a sharp blade, but you can also use scissors.
Step 6
Carefully fold the cardstock along each of the black lines, creasing it well. Depending on the thickness of the cardstock you use, you may have to score it lightly.
How to make a box lid?
Make the box lid in the same way, using 1/2-inch or 1-inch folds and tabs. To make boxes in other sizes, decide how large a footprint you want and how deep you want the box to be. Add the depth measurement to the base measurements and mark a square or rectangle in that size. Then measure the depth and follow the same steps.
How to protect a box from wear and tear?
Protect your box from wear and tear by adhering clear contact paper to both sides of the paper or laminating it before you score the sides. Paint the cardstock before assembly, or add embellishments afterward. Advertisement.
