Craft Forum

Hi Guys

Does anyone make boxes on here because I was looking for some easy but fab looking designs to do….I’ve googled box templates and found a few I like but they never tell you what card to use or the best ways to secure it.

Ta

Lv Me x

Hiya hun,

Hmm, boxes.  What size / type are you looking at?

I make boxes using my scoreboard.  I make them for my bookatrix egg cards amongst other things.  I use 300gsm card for them usually, although you can buy heavier weight box card now.

As for securing it, well some use double sided tape, some use glue and hold sides together with pegs as it dries.  Personally I use my beloved glue gun, strong, and dries super fast.  Just remember to removed the stringy bits!

Jules x

I got a book of 40 boxes plus embellishments to make, by Kay&co;, they look gorgeous but not had time to try them yet, they were just £9.99 at the craft fair, was well chuffed. xx

Hmm, I saw that on the picture of your show stash hun.  I’m looking forward to seeing them made up

Will try to get one done tomorrow, need to catch up tonight, no luck at bingo today, hhhmmmm xxx

that book of 40 boxes plus embellishments to make, by Kay&co;sounds good maggie
it would help if we knew what type of boxes and what they are for then we could help a bit more ,i have a friend who makes some really neat and unique designs too and offers them as freebies sometimes.

Julie I put a thread on with a box I made, it shows you an idea for each of the boxes inside as well, thank you xx Maggie

Here it is if you missed it xx

That is very pretty

Thanks Julie hun xx

It depends on the style of the box, but as Devonbunny has already mentioned 300 is a good start. For the noodle boxes I printed from here
http://www.packagetech.com/chinese-takeout-boxes.html
due to their small size and the way they are constructed 180gsm was just fine. For securing these I have used eyelets, brads, glue, and even ribbon.

One thing to remember is the larger the box, the heavier the card will need to be.

That’s lovely Maggie really beautiful

I love those little boxes pinkbubble

xx

Thanks KatyJane, Sorry Maggie, I forgot to add, your box is lovely. It must have taken ages!

Am I aloud 2 post a website here with some good boxes designs or is it against the rules?
anyways i usually use a strong cardstock or thin cardboard

Hi lollies thank you for asking, yes that is ok, a lot of our friends ask for box designs, have a good day, xx Maggie

ok then…. i’m not sure but u may have heard of this site before but i find that the crafts are really good and there are a couple of different sorts of boxes (and I added a couple of bags as well) 
well ..........
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/five_in_one_template_box/
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/one_sheet_box/
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/origami_box/
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/explosion_box/
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/2_5_7_10_box/
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/bag_a_lope/
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/genie_bags/
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/double_pocket_bag/
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/milk_carton_box/
Don’t forget to take a look at the other crafts they have
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ (click on resources in the top right hand corner)

If u have any questions just ask!

Hope I helped!!!