Pop Up Box
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Fun way to send a surprise . . .
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)
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1. Print templates on cardstock and envelope on cardstock or regular paper. Patterns available on pdf.
2. Cut out patterns.
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Cut along solid lines, cut out triangles, use 1/8" hole punch to punch out holes.
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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.
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After scoring pieces, fold along score lines.
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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.
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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).
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Feed the rubber band through the slits on the other side.
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Add glue or tape to remaining two tabs, attach triangles.
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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!
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To collapse your box, just squeeze opposite edges together.
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Score and fold your envelope, cut slit (careful with craft knife, it's sharp)
Pop Up Box in Action
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