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Cube and Diamond Collapsing Boxes
Make collapsible boxes, with attached lids, in a variety of sizes and shapes. Make a cube, tall and short boxes, or a diamond-shaped box. There are twelve patterns to print and make, some plain and some decorated. You can also make a block puzzle using the cube boxes.
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Rectangular / Shirt Boxes
Make a rectangular box with lid, also called a shirt box, in a variety of sizes and depths (including nesting boxes). This is a very versatile box that can be used to package about any gift. It can also be made without the lid and used as a letter box, napkin holder, etc.
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Interlocking Boxes
This project features striking boxes with interlocking tops and bottoms in a variety of designs and sizes. Choose from boxes with simple straight edges or ones with elegant curved lines. Make as an accent piece to match your decor or as an elegant box for a special gift.
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Round Boxes and Tubes
In this project you will learn to make round boxes with lids and tubes with removable caps at each end. The project includes boxes in a variety of sizes along with general instructions for making round boxes of any size. These boxes make wonderful jewelry and trinket boxes, as well as, gift boxes.
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Oval and Novelty Shaped Boxes
In this project make oval boxes and novelty boxes in a variety of shapes, including hearts, trees, and bells. The technique used to make these boxes is based on the "banded boxes" popular in the 19th century, and is well suited to novelty shapes of your own design.
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Pillow Shaped Boxes
Make a pillow-shaped box in a variety of sizes. This is a terrific box that makes an elegant package with the simple addition of a ribbon. It's also great because it stores flat.
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Hexagonal Shaped Boxes
In this project you can make hexagonal shaped boxes in two different designs and a variety of sizes. Choose from collapsible boxes with attached top and bottom lids or hexagonal boxes with separate tops and bottoms. There are also cut outs to decorate the boxes.
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Pentagonal Shaped Boxes
In this project you can make pentagonal shaped boxes in two different designs and a variety of sizes. Choose from collapsible boxes or pentagonal boxes with attached lid. The tall versions of these boxes are my favorites. |
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Simple Tube Bags
This project shows you how to make simple gift bags. These bags can be used for odd shape gifts, for food gifts, to store craft supplies, etc. With this technique you can make bags in a matter of a few minutes from any wrapping paper or other decorative paper. Also, includes an article on a quick no measuring technique for any size gift.
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Gusseted Bags
Learn to make gift bags with pleated sides in a variety of sizes. Make bags just like the expensive ones sold in stores. Use heavy wrapping paper, handmade Oriental papers, or decorative craft papers to make these bags.
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Locking Top Bags
Learn how to make a self-closing bag -- the Locking Top Bag. This is a gusseted bag with a top flap that folds into the opposite gusset to lock the bag closed. It is also offers the option of making a large bag from smaller pieces of paper by piecing the pattern. In fact, you could make the bag from four different papers for a truly unique look.
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Flat Package Envelopes
The Japanese take special care in wrapping gifts. The flat wraps presented in this project are based on Japanese designs. Give your envelopes a Japanese feel by using simple, elegant papers and little or no additional adornment.
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