The finished project comes sized at approximately 8-3/4" x 6" x 3" but can be sized to fit your needs. The file comes with the box base, the pinwheel insert (to hold the pinwheels in place), the pinwheel stems, the pinwheels in various sizes, and the center star pieces.
The file is compatible with both the 8x12 and 12x12 mats.
Here is the tutorial:
1. Cut the box base and place adhesive on the side tab and seven small tabs along the bottom. Wrap the side around the base, adhering the small tabs as you go.
2. Adhere the side tab and your box should look like this.
3. Repeat these steps for the insert piece.
4. Place your insert inside your box. This will fit firmly so you do not need adhesive.
5. Cut and roll your stems. Place adhesive in the corner marked with an X and place your skewer/pencil in the corner marked with roll and then roll your skewer/pencil toward the adhesive (X). Make sure the corner with a hole in it is not one marked with X! My hole is on the top right side in the photo.
6. Your stem should look like this now. Remove your skewer/pencil.
7. Line up the holes in each of your pinwheels then push a brad through the center. Do not close it yet.
8. Grab your stem and push the brad through the hole in your stem point. Close the brad.
9. Level off the end of your stem so it will stand flat.
10. Insert your pinwheel in the box placing the stem in one of the insert holes.
11. Repeat the steps until all pinwheels are assembled. Your project should look like this now! Embellish as desired!
This bag is a great size for gift giving or using for a large favor bag...you can even size it to fit your needs! As it comes, the bag is approximately 8" (11-1/4" with handle) x 4" x 2-3/4". The file comes with the bag base pieces, the bag mats, the handle, the sentiment mat, and the celebrate sentiment. It is compatible with both the 8x12 and 12x12 mats.
Here is the tutorial:
1. Cut out all your pieces and fold on the score lines.
2. Adhere the two box base pieces together and then place adhesive on the remaining side tab.
3. Adhere the tab to the other side of the box then pop the shape in to form.
4. Close the bottom of the box tucking the tab into the slot.
5. Adhere your handle in place and then adhere your mats and sentiment.
6. Finish adding all your mats. Embellish and fill as desired!
I love this little box! It is a 7-sided polygon with a hinged lid and mats so you can change its look easily! It is a great for gift giving or using for a favor box...you can even size it to fit your needs! As it comes, the box is approximately 2-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 3-3/4". The file comes with the box base pieces, the hinged lid pieces, and the box mats. It is compatible with both the 8x12 and 12x12 mats.
Here is the tutorial:
1. Cut out all your pieces and fold on the score lines.
2. Starting with the bottom (larger), place adhesive on the six tabs and begin wrapping the box sides around, adhering the tabs as you go.
3. Your finished box should look like this.
4. Next grab your lid piece (smaller).
5. Place adhesive on the six tabs and adhere the sides around as you did with the bottom.
6. Your lid should look like this now.
7. Place your mats on the small areas.
8. Place adhesive on the large tab. This goes on the outside of the box, all the way to the bottom so cover generously with adhesive.
9. Adhere your lid on to one of the panels on the outside of the box as shown.
10. Adhere your larger panel mats in place.
11. Your box will look like this now. To close the lid, you need to pull apart the sides a bit and then push down.
12. Adhere your final mat on the top of the lid and then embellish (and fill) as desired!
This 3D Star Centerpiece is perfect for so many occasions! The file comes sized at approximately 8" tall and it can be sized to fit your needs. The file comes with the star pieces and the base box and it is compatible with both the 8x12 and 12x12 mats.
Here is the tutorial:
1. Cut out all your pieces and fold on the score lines.
2. Starting with the bottom, place adhesive on the six tabs and begin wrapping the box sides around, adhering the tabs as you go.
3. Your finished box should look like this.
4. Cut out your three inside pieces and layer them on top of each other.
5. Bring them around in a circle form.
6. Insert them into the box base and then fluff out the layers to achieve your desired look.
This 3D Graduation Centerpiece is perfect for your party tables! The file comes sized at approximately 9" tall and it can be sized to fit your needs. The file comes with the graduation hat silhouette pieces and the base box and it is compatible with both the 8x12 and 12x12 mats. This one follows the same tutorial as the Star Centerpiece above.
This hinged box is approximately 4-1/4" x 2-3/4" x 1" and it comes with the box base and the coordinating mats. There is a small slot in the box that allows the lid to tuck in to hold it in place. The file is compatible with both the 8x12 and 12x12 mats.
Here is the tutorial:
1. Cut out all your pieces and fold on the score lines.
2. Place adhesive on the four small squares and adhere two to the bottom area...
3. And the other two to the top area as shown.
4. Adhere your top tabs down then place adhesive on the two long tabs.
5. Press the front side of the box in and adhere in place.
6. Gather your mat pieces.
7. Place the mats on the corresponding pieces of the box and embellish as desired.
