Chocolate Box

Here is a tutorial for the cutest chocolate box that conveniently holds four Ghirardelli chocolates (mmmmmmm....my favorites - dark, of course). This was shown at Split Coast Stampers and here are the instructions that were posted...

Ghirardelli® Box by Beate Johns

Supplies

One 4 1/4" x 8" piece of cardstock
One 2" x 8 1/4" piece of patterned paper, optional
Paper Cutter
Scoring Tool, Scor-Pal™ used here
Sticky Strip
Scissors
Dimensionals
Stamps
Ink
Additional Cardstock

Step-by-Step

Step 1
Score the short side of your cardstock strip at 1" and 3 1/4".Hint:When using the Scor-Pal™ score at 1", then turn paper 180 degrees and score the other side at 1" again.

Step 2
Score your long side at 2", 3", 5" and 6".

Step 3
Cut off the outer strips 3" up on one end. This will create your box flap.

Step 4
Use a bone folder to crease score lines.

Step 5
Cut the 1" score lines on both sides.

Step 6
Add Sticky Strip both 1" x 2" strips next to the box flap.

Step 7
Flip your cardstock over and add tape to the 1" tabs.

Step 8
Remove the tape liner from the 1" tabs and fold inward.

Remove the liner from the 2" strips and bring sides together to form box.

Step 9
Trim box flap. Here, it was cut down 7/8".

Your box is done. It's time to decorate it.

Step 10
Apply adhesive to the back of the patterned paper.

Step 11
Adhere patterned paper around your box.Note:The ends of the paper will overlap a bit.

Step 12
Create a closure for the box by stamping or punching a small image. Add dimensional on the lower part of the back of that image.

Step 13
Remove liner and adhere the punched piece to the lower part of your box so that the lid can slipped underneath.Fill with chocolate.

Your box is finished.