How to Fold a Paper Box by Liana Allday

All levels | 13 min 4 sec

Introduction
Introduction00:42

Materials
Materials01:16

Fold a Paper Box
Folding the box top and bottom11:06

Taught by Liana Allday

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Create custom-sized boxes using decorative paper with Liana from Creativebug. These pretty paper boxes have their roots in origami, coming together with a series of simple folds. You'll learn how to make box tops with matching bottoms, which make cute gift containers for any occasion.

Here’s what you’ll need:

SUGGESTED BOX SIZES
– For a 3" square box, use two sheets of paper: 8" square and 8 1/2" square
– For a 4" square box, use two sheets of paper: 13" square and 13 1/2" square
– For a 7" square box, use two sheets of paper: 28" square and 28 1/2" square

Materials:

High quality giftwrap or mid-weight decorative paper (Liana uses one 19” x 27” sheet to make a 5” box)
Clear gridded ruler
Rotary cutter
Bone folder
Glue stick or washi tape (optional)

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Learn how to:

Fold and crease paper with a bone folder
Make boxes in custom sizes

What you’ll get:

Step-by-step expert instruction from Liana Allday on making paper boxes
2 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students

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Kathleen Lucia

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This is a fun, quick, and easy craft. I made several 3" box bottoms, filled each about halfway with baking soda, then added a few drops of essential oil to make natural and eco-friendly air fresheners to place throughout my home.

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