Friday, December 4, 2009

Gable Box I

Happy Holidays!!
Theses gable boxes are the perfect way to give your favorite holiday treats. They measure approximately 5x5x8 inches, not including the gable at top.
I found my first one at Doodlebugs in Sequim and a slightly smaller version at Paper Zone, for $ .79-.99. They start out collapsed, which makes them easy to cover. I usually cut my paper just slightly smaller than the box, leaving the edges exposed. This way you can paint or ink the edges, if desired, to coordinate with your paper choice. The trickiest part to cover is the top. I trace & cut the two narrow side flaps onto the back of my patterned paper & cut just inside the lines, about an eighth of an inch. The handle makes a nice spot to tie (or chain!) a gift tag.
Enjoy! & please feel free to send me feedback and/or questions, as always.
Shannon



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