Covering a PGTips Box |
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Here is the next part of the great project from
Maddy, it follows on from
this page, and shows you how to complete your box in the
"Humbug" style, shown here.
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Latch for the front .. IF YOU HAVE CIRCLE PUNCHES YOU CAN USE THEM. Make a template first using a piece of spare
card. Draw around a can lid - this can be any medium size lid - I
used a deodorant spray lid which was a perfect size!
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Using the same lid, place it on the side of
the circle (see pic), and draw around and cut out.
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Using your template, trace and cut out 2 latch shapes on your patterned paper/card . Fold each latch shape in half. Chalk or ink the edges in a shade darker than your patterned paper panels. For advice about inking check out
this page
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Using a craft knife, make a slit on the fold
line on just one of the latch shapes, make it just wide enough for a paper clip
to slip through, and glue to tab.
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Use a strong glue to fix in place to the underside of the box lid, note I have left a gap between the fold line and the lid edge. Glue front latch flap up close the lid and glue the 2nd folded latch shape, position so edge meets edge.
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Place a small brad (needs to be small enough to
slip through the paper clip without catching) through an eyelet refer to
photo
NOTE there will be only a little brad feet to work with at the back. Pierce four more holes, and attach the other four brads to the corners of your latches.
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For box tag I chose to stamp on card
covered with patterned paper, the design was too strong so coloured over it
with a white pencil to lighten it, you can also use a light ink. Stamp
and cut out your label in the shape of a tag. Cut out a hole and if you
wish use an eyelet in the hole. Attach to box with string/ ribbon and
then brad to secure it.
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Christmas Cookies Sweetie Pie and here are the instructions to make the Treat Bag |
© Crafts by Carolyn October 2008