How to make an easy reinforced lidded box for Stampin Up Note Cards #simplestamping

#simple stamping is a current promotion from Stampin Up to encourage everyone to get involved in stamping and creating beautiful cards. If you've always wanted to try making hand made cards but have been put off by their complexity then #simple stamping is a great way to get started.

Start with a pack of NOTE CARDS in Whisper White or Very Vanilla. You get 20 cards and envelopes for just £6.  Use some inks and a stamp set of your choice and get creating. If you follow the #simplestamping there are lots of ideas from around the world to give you inspiration.

So once you have made a selection of these note cards, it would be great to have a lovely reinforced lidded box for you to put them in and then send or give as a gift.

Boxes can appear to be quite complicated, but trust me they can also be very easy to make. I have tried to come up with a simple lidded box with instructions on how to make that anyone can achieve.

Materials needed
WHISPER WHITE THICK A4 CARDSTOCK 2 x sheets (one for the lid one for the base)
A scoring tool - SIMPLY SCORED SCOREBOARD or the STAMPIN TRIMMER which has a scoring blade.

Measurements
For the base  cut to 9 1/4" x 7 3/4"
On the 9 1/4 side score at 1"  2"  7 1/4" and 8 1/4"
On the 7 3/4" side score at 1"  2"  5 3/4" and 6 3/4"

For the lid cut to 9 1/2" x 8"
On the 9 1/2" side score at 1"  2"  7 1/2" and 8 1/2"
On the 8" side score at 1"  2"  6" and 7"

I have given a 1/4" difference for the lid to allow for decoration and to give a roomy fit which I prefer, but if you want a tighter fit you can always use 1/8" difference in measurements.

Decorate your box as you wish to coordinate with your Note Cards.  I use the RECTANGLE STITCHED FRAMELITS DIES as the largest die fits perfectly with a small border on top of the box.

To make things even easier I have made a step by step video tutorial to show you how to make this box.  The video is shot close up so you can see exactly where to score and cut, however inadvertently there is a small section which is just out of shot, which I  apologise for and hope will not detract from your enjoyment.

So if you have always been apprehensive about trying to make a box, then I do hope you will give this a try and you don't have to put note cards in it, as it is also perfect for a small gift.