August is Box Month at the Owlery

After hosting an ‘All Occasion Card Stamp a Stack in July my monthly class attendees were ready for something different in Aug. I declared it Box Month and all of our projects this month would be boxes or something similar to a box, like a bag.  Now I can’t create a box.  Well, I can, an easy one, but those are pretty boring and I get very frustrated.  So, I turned to the professionals, my favorite being Sam Donald from the UK.  Sam’s website – www.Pootles.Co.UK is chocked full of boxes and bags she herself has designed.  She also always prepares a video tutorial to show you how it’s made.  That was all I needed to get started.  So, welcome to Box Month, I hope you like the next three editions of my blog.

Box Number 1 – Yankee Votive Candle Holder.

This box is so creative and cute.  A great gift option for the holidays or a baby or wedding shower.  You can see Sam’s original post Here.  And here is my version.

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Isn’t it just the cutest thing, and honestly, much easier to assemble than you would think, all with only one sheet of card stock and some DSP.  I went right to the nearest store selling Yankee Candle votives  and picked out several different colors.  I gave my ladies a sneak peek of this box they were going to make and the went nuts over it.  Such a great way to make a little gift.  You could also consider stamping on the sides rather than using DSP.  Hmm maybe out of our new craft paper……

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Measurements:

  • Cardstock (box) 6 x 9″
  • Score on LONG side at 2, 4, 6, 8″
  • Score on SHORT side FULLY at 2, 4″
  • Score on SHORT side to the SECOND horizontal score line at 1, 5″
  • Cardstock (insert) 5.5 x 2″
  • Score at 2, 2 1/2, 4 1/2, 5″
  • DSP 2 of 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 AND 6 of 1 3/4 x 3/4

 

For full video instructions see
http://pootles.co.uk/2014/03/17/stampin-up-uk-fold-out-votive-candle-holder-tutorial/

Thanks for stopping by today. If you ever have any questions or comments about any of my projects leave a comment below or email me at StampingWithAverysOwlery@gmail.com

Lynn

 

 

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Thanks for visiting my Site. My name is Lynn Kolcun and I'm a Stampin Up Demonstrator. I love being creative with paper and ink, learning new techniques and sharing my craft with you.

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  1. Looks beautiful! And fab job on finding the right coloured candle for the right coloured box!

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