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1. 

   

   Gather these here supplies. I used cardboard from the bottom of our bottled water 24-pack (which I'm fully aware is bad for the environment.. I'm trying here.)

2. 

   

   Print the template located here
   
   Or draw out the general shape any size you want, just make sure all the sides match :)




3. 

   

   CUT along the solid lines of the printed template and trace the outline onto your cardboard.
   
   (Draw the template on what you want to be the OUTSIDE of the box. You'll be scoring the lines, they won't show up unless you use a huge marker or something.)
   
   Move your template over and draw the SCORE lines (the dashed lines) accordingly OR measure appropriately and draw thusly.
   
   Once all drawing has been accomplished...

4. 

   

   Move your template out of the way so you don't hurt it..
   
   and CUT along the SOLID lines on your cardboard, using the scissors (or you're handy with a knife.. go for it)
   
   




5. 

   

   Proceed to SCORE on the DASHED lines.
   
   For those of you who don't understand scoring, PIERCE the cardboard, but DO NOT CUT all the way through; that'd defeat the purpose :)

6. 

   

   Fold the scored areas inward, thusly forming a box. The top isn't supposed to stick inside the box, it's merely a "ceiling" or "cover".

7. 

   

   Put whatever things you're gonna ship/give/etc into the box (fill it with tissue paper, toilet paper, whatever for security, if you like.)
   
   Use ribbon, raffia, yarn, whatever, to tie up the sides. This is what makes the box.. a box. You're done!

By Hanna Wischmoepp

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Wouter

11 Feb 21:21

Handy!

Janet

11 Feb 23:07

Awesome
Just what I need seriously!

Sara A.

12 Feb 01:44

great idea!
you could even paper mache(sp?) it with newspaper!
i'm always looking for ways to put in practice the three R's, Reuse, Reduce, Recycle,
so this is great :)

Shivi

12 Feb 12:53

Very smart! I ♥ it when people come up with simple yet genius ideas like the stencil guide,etc

northernstar

12 Feb 13:19

WOW I had been wondering how to be eco about shipping presents :D
Great idea and they look very cute too

Alessandra S.

16 Feb 14:29

two words: mod podge. another two words: tissue. paper.

^^; perfect idea!

tarrah.

17 Feb 18:33

love it!

katie t.

26 Mar 12:53

I'm a little confused. Can you write the address on that box and send it or does it have to go in an envelope?

Robin Lynne

26 Mar 13:33

It's for sticking inside the bubble mailer (or larger box filled with newspaper, toilet paper...?? etc) of your choice.

The box is for holding trinkets and or jewelry so it has a shelter :)

Tylo

06 Dec 13:52

Make them with old christmas cards, kept from the previous year, try to centre any pattern and it makes a nice xmas box. You can do the same for birthdays, easter, etc.

very eco friendly too!

Baba Boop

16 Feb 21:25

You know how you se boxes with little holes that help them fold well you could take a needle and poke them or even better take a sewing machine without thread and saw along the dotted line that needs to be folded.

Baba Boop

16 Feb 21:27

i like to sell jewelry and this is a good way to send them home to the buyer rather then the little baggies that i gove them that i rather keep to myself lol

ɐɯlɐ!

05 Apr 20:51

those are so frickin' cute!
great idea[:

Posted By:
Robin Lynne »
February 11, 2008 21:06

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