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The Happy Hamper Gift Box die set makes the most beautifully shaped gift box that I've seen in a while! Even the name made me smile :)I thought I just had to make this in bright, cheerful colours and top it off with a butterfly.
The finished box measures 12cm wide, 9.5cm deep and 7cm tall.
What you will need
There are instructions inside the packet.
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- Happy Hamper Gift Box die set
- Craft Perfect A4 card - Ivory White and Clementine Orange
- Craft Perfect Mariposa Moments 12 x 12 paper pack
- Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive
- Craft Perfect Crafters Ribbon, Ivory White Double Satin 9mm and 3mm
- Nuvo Crystal Glaze
Step 1
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Die cut 2 of the outer dies and 2 strap dies from ivory card.
Step 2
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Glue the bases together.
Step 3
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Glue the straps onto the tabs on the bases.
Step 4
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Using the outer dies and inner detail dies shown, make the decorative panels for the front bac and sides. You will need 2 of each.
Step 5
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Glue the panels in place.
Step 6
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Cut out the lid shape from ivory card and use the 2 dies shown to make the orange panel. When cutting the orange panel, line up the little notches on the outer and inner dies.
Step 7
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Glue the orange die cut onto the lid.
Step 8
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Bend the side panels together, line up the slits and fold the long tabs in through.
Step 9
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Add glue on the tab shown and adhere to the inside of the side panel.
Step 10
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Fold the little tabs through the slits at the front and back.
THERE ARE DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR THE HANDLE
If you are not adding a handle you can follow the next 3 steps
Step A
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Thread the long tab up through the slit on the lid.
Step 2
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Fold the tab backwards.
Step C
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Thread back into the slit in the side panel.
To add a ribbon handle
Step A
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Die cut 2 ivory tabs with slits and glue the slit parts of both onto the corresponding slit on the lid.
Step B
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Thread ribbon through the slits. Tie in a knot and bow.
Step 11
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Cut out 3 butterflies from the paper pack.
Step 12
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Die cut the fancy shaped oval from ivory card. On one of the butterflies, snip in between the wings at the bottom.
Step 13
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Glue the oval onto the lid. Fold back the butterfly's wings and glue the body to the oval.
Step 14
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Die cut 2 orange "bead" dies.
Step 15
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Spread glue along the length of the die cut leaving a little gap at the top (wide end)
Step 16
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Use a skewer or knitting needle to roll up the bead. It is important to keep the paper central as you roll to ensure the bead is symmetrical.
Step 17
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Leaving the bead on the needle, coat with Crystal Glaze and leave propped up to dry.
Step 18
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Attach the beads to the side of the handle with a loop of ribbon.
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