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Pillow Box

Custom Gift Wrapping!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/pillow-box • Posted by kiddo

I've seen these boxes for sale on Etsy, but found a free template online. They're so fun and easy to make!

You will need

Project Budget
Free

Time

0 h 30

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

I've seen these boxes for sale on Etsy, but found a free template online. They're so fun and easy to make!

Instructions

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    First you will need to grab the template. I got this template from the following site: http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/puffy.htm I cut out the template and traced it on the back side of my cardstock. You'll need to use a heavier cardstock when making this box.

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    Next, cut out the design you traced on your cardstock.

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    Now it's time to score the dotted lines from the template on your cardstock. This was the tricky part for me. To make sure I accurately traced the curved lines I placed the template over my cardstock and traced the dotted lines with my scoring tool (I used a Phillip's Head Screwdriver). This left a faint indention on my cardstock which I was able to go back over with my scoring tool. This step is important because the scoring makes it easier to fold the box correctly.

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    Now it's time to start folding where you scored.

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    Now put glue on the tab shown in this picture. Fold the other side over and adhere the glued tab to it. Let it dry. I placed mine inside a book to ensure that the tab stayed in place while it was drying.

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    Once the glue has dried, you can "assemble" your box. Just fold the ends toward the inside of the box as shown.

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    And you're done! This box can be used to package party favors or any small gift. HAPPY FOLDING!!!