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Basic folded box Craft Ark Project Category : Memory BoxesCraft Ark Time Guide : 1 Hour
Craft Ark Difficulty Rating : Easy
Craft Ark Code: RS0450 Print this Craft Ark Project  Print Project
Craft Ark Project - Memory Boxes - Basic folded box
This little box is ideal as a gift box or for storing those little knick knacks.

Project Shopping List

  • 2 squares of paper (we used scrapbooking papers)
  • Craft knife
  • Cutting mat
  • Rule
  • Pencil

  • Instructions
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    step one - Take the first piece of paper and find the middle.


    step two - Fold in the corners to the middle and crease well.


    step three - Without unfolding fold in two opposite sides to the middle and crease well.


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    step four - Open out and turn paper 90 degrees and fold in the other two opposite sides.


    step five - Open out then pull back just 2 of the corners.


    step six - Now take hold of the two side that are still folded in and bring so they are vertical.


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    step seven - Now take one of the opened sections and bring up folding in the two triangles that will form at the sides.


    step eight - Now bring down the top corner of the paper tucking it down and in to form the side of the box.


    step nine - Repeat this for the other side. To make the base take the other piece of paper, trim two sides by 3mm (1/8") and repeat the process. Your finished box will be 5cm (2") deep and 10cm (4") square.


     

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