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3-in-1 Giftbox Tutorial

If you’re feeling stumped by the Gift Bag or Box challenge in the WCD Online Crop we’ve been hosting on the Paper Anthology Facebook Page, or maybe you just happen to need a clever and appealing little gift box? Either way, Elisabeth’s video will help you create a fabulous little project using nothing but four (12×12) sheets of cardstock, one sheet of patterned paper, adhesive and a scoring tool! The measurements for every element you’ll need are below. When you’re ready to roll, click the “play” button and craft along with Elisabeth!

3-in-1 Gift Box

Cardstock Base:

8 1/4” x 6 5/8” – score all sides at 1 ¾”

Patterned paper for base:

· 4 pieces – 1 ½” x 4 ½”

· 4 pieces – 1 ½” x 2 7/8”

Cardstock Lid:

6 ¾” x 5 1/8” – Score all sides at 1” using a shim.

Patterned paper for lid:

· 1 piece – 4 5/8” x 3”

· 2 pieces – 4 5/8” x ¾”

· 2 pieces – 3” x ¾”

Cardstock Boxes:

6 ½” x 6” (3 pieces)

-score short side at 1 ½” and 4 ½”

-score long side at ½”, 2”, 3 ½” and 5”

Patterned paper for boxes:

· 9 pieces – 2 ¾” x 1 ¼”

· 6 pieces – 1 ¼” x 1 ¼”

Lining for bottom of box:

2 7/8” x 4 3/8”

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A (LITERAL!) Rainbow of Buttons

Got buttons?  Need more?  Paper Anthology’s got you covered! This bright and beautiful 6×6 canvas board project is from a Collins Show class by (who else?) Buttons Galore and features their Shimmerz and Sprinklets as well as LOTS of Buttons and Sequins from their excellent Lilac Lane division! This sort of project could also use Brads, Enamel Dots and Mini Prills; it’s a great way to use up the last few embellishments in any pack; OR… a great excuse to buy more! Fill ANY shape, or cover a box lid or journal; use the whole rainbow, or focus on one favorite color. Don’t forget to grab a great clear-drying adhesive like iCraft Ultra Bond, 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue or Nuvo Deluxe.