Introduction: Pop Up Box
Fun way to send a surprise . . .
Step 1: Supplies Needed:
Computer
Printer
Cardstock
Paper (multi purpose)
Scissors
Scoring Board or Ruler and any scoring tool
Craft Knife
1/8” Hole Punch
Glue or Double Stick Tape
Small Rubber Band (from green onions is perfect size)
Step 2:
1. Print templates on cardstock and envelope on cardstock or regular paper. Patterns available on pdf.
2. Cut out patterns.
Step 3:
Cut along solid lines, cut out triangles, use 1/8" hole punch to punch out holes.
Step 4:
Score all dotted lines on box templates and envelope. You can use a scoring board or I find a staple remover (as shown in picture) with a ruler works really well.
Step 5:
After scoring pieces, fold along score lines.
Step 6:
Lay Template 2 on the left and Template 1 on the right. Glue or tape the tab on Template 1 to the inside of Template 2 as shown.
Step 7:
Place your rubber band through the slits on the left. Add glue or tape to the front left tab and affix to inside on right front (see picture).
Step 8:
Feed the rubber band through the slits on the other side.
Step 9:
Add glue or tape to remaining two tabs, attach triangles.
Step 10:
Now the fun begins . . . you can attach photographs, cut out the squares on the templates and decorate them or print pictures on 2 3/4" squares and attach to the box or draw directly on the box . . . be creative . . . have fun!
Step 11:
To collapse your box, just squeeze opposite edges together.
Step 12:
Score and fold your envelope, cut slit (careful with craft knife, it's sharp)
