Ok, I know I have been doing a lot of paper crafting this season but I cannot help it! I created these "cracker-shaped" treat boxes to share some Christmas goodies with my coworkers. I created 2 versions - one with 4 2" sides and the other with 8 1" sides. Both versions begin with a piece of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock as the base. These are perfect for this time of year along with many other occasions!
You will find a link to the downloadable PDF with the full directions for cutting, scoring, and assembling both versions at the end of this post.
To start take a piece of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock and score as shown in the following diagrams depending on the number of sides you want.
For the 4-sided version score along the 8 1/2" side at 1/2", 2 1/2", 4 1/2" and 6 1/2". Next score along the 11" side at 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 7 1/2", 8 1/2" and 9 1/2".
For the 8-sided version score along the 8 1/2" side at 1/2", 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 4 1/2", 5 1/2", 6 1/2" and 7 1/2". Next score along the 11" side at 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 7 1/2", 8 1/2" and 9 1/2".
Fold along the score lines as shown. Make sure for the 2 1/2" and 8 1/2" score ines you are folding forwards to create the area to tie with ribbon.
For both versions you will need to cut diamond shapes along the 2 1/2" and 8 1/2" score lines. To do this, using a ruler and pencil make marks on the back side along these horizontal score lines in between the vertical score lines. For the 4-sided one make marks 3/4" away from each vertical score line - will give 1/2" in between. For the 8-sided one make marks 3/8" away from each - will give 1/4" in between.
Fold along the vertical score line and using scissors cut from the adjoining score lines to the marks. Repeat for each vertical score line.
One optional step is the use a border punch or decorative scissors along both of the 8 1/2" sides to add some additional decoration to the cracker.
To assemble, place some strong adhesive along the front of the 1/2" tab. Before you adhere this to create the cracker you would want to decorate the side panels. For the 4-sided version you will need 4 pieces of patterned paper 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" and for the 8-sided version you will need 8 pieces that are 3 3/4" x 3/4". Adhere the tab behind the last panel.
Fill with treats and tie closed with some ribbon! I added some stamped images and sentiment banners using the December Stamp of the Month - Christmas Snow Globes. I stamped these with Intense Black Exclusive Ink and colored in with Triblend Markers. To give the snow globe some additional decoration I used a Clear Shimmer Brush to give the look of snow.
You can view my process video on my YouTube Channel here:
Click here for the link to the downloadable PDF with the directions for all the projects from this workshop.
I hope you like these treat boxes. Thanks for stopping by!
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