Tutorial Tuesday - Treasure Chest

Good morning friends,  its Katie here to share the cutest little treasure chest ever.  I first saw these while I  was browsing online as little party favors and thought they would make the "cutest" anything.  But for today, I am focusing on a Valentines Treasure Chest filled with goodies for family or friends.

Materials:

• Score-Pal or scoring tool
• Either a clear block  or clear wheel roller
• Martha Stewart lace punch and Heart Punch
• Ink of choice
• Cardstock of choice
• Coluzzle mat, cutting tool, and circle template
• Paper Cutter
• Either velcro or magnetic closure
• Adhesive (oops forgot to picture)
• Eyelet Hole Punch (oops forgot to picture)
• Tender Heart Swirls
• Teacher Treats

Start with 9" x 6" piece of cardstock.  This will become your box section.

Lori has both the clear wheel rollers as well as a multitude of acrylic blocks available at the store.  I wanted to show you that both work beautifully depending on your mood.  The roller is available in a 1" and 2" width.  Now this is where I differ a bit.  The wheel comes with a cover that exposes a sticky layer that can be replaced, but I found that the plastic cover actually holds the stamp just fine.  When needed, I'll get down to that sticky layer eventually.  The roller is super quick, but the width of your paper will limit its usefulness.

Just apply to the wheel and get ready to go.

Make sure to start rolling at the end that will be moving forward.

The block works just as well too.  1/2 has been stamped with the wheel and the other 1/2 with the block.

Along the 9" side score at 2" and 4" - Its important that you score these measurements first.

Along the 6" side score at 1", 3", 6", and 8" BUT.... make sure to look at the next photo!!!

For the 1" and 8" score marks only score to the 2" and 4" score lines - don't score the entire length.

Next, cut along the scored lines as shown in the picture below.

Now, you'll create the 1/2 circle for the sides.  This is where your coluzzle makes it easy, but you could manage this with a similar sized circle.  Just outline and cut by hand.

Now, you'll have to clean up your cut a bit and cut on the dotted lines.

Here's your box all ready to go.

Just fold and apply adhesive.

Now for the lid.  Cut a piece of cardstock to 3" x 10 1/2"
Along the the 3" side score at 2" and 4".  This will become your front and bottom.

Stamp as desired.

At this point, I decided to added a bit of contrast with some white cardstock and used the Martha Stewart punch to create the lattice.

Now, I  used velcro to attach my lid to my chest and I use ones that I find at Walmart.  They are the thinnest.  Attach the pieces together and then remove the adhesive cover on one side and attach to the lid.

Then remove the other adhesive cover.  Lower the lid so that it covers the sides and front.

Now for the keyhole.  You'll need some sort of punch, I've used the Making Memories Eyelet punch.

Punch your cardstock with the heart and then attach it to another piece of cardstock.  Now trim around the heart.

Now punch a hole with the eyelet hole punch towards the top of the heart.

I then sketched the rest of the keyhole.

Cut out with an exacto knife

The finished Valentine Treasure Chest Treat Holder.

 

These little treasure chests are super easy to make and lots of fun.  Make a bunch for Valentine's Day, but don't forget about all those great holidays coming up.  This next one was made with the teacher in mind and is made with some really fun spring colors.

Thanks once again to all that visit.  It is much appreciated and I hope this provides you with a great bouncing board!  Enjoy your day.

This is Katie signing off for Clearly iStamp Blog.

{Recipe Valentine Treasure Box}

Cardstock: Cranberry, White (CTMH)

Ink: Cranberry, White Daisy (CTMH)

Stamps: Tender Heart Swirls, Teacher Treats

Comments

[Tawaliele]

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[Zima]

Lovley chest! Thanks for the tutorial!

[Sherry]

Wow! This is darling. Might have to start making these for birthdays at work.
Thanks for sharing....
Sherry

[marilyn]

thanks for sharing the instructions...this is so cute and can easily be made for a boy too....I can always find cute little things for my 4 greatnieces, but not much for my greatnephew.

[Shell]

Great idea!! Thank you so much for such great instructions. I didn't want to cut mine out, so I made a .cut file for the Cricut, too. Your instructions made this a breeze. Thanks so much. It's such a fun project.

[Maureen W.]

Thanks so much for this tutorial - I LOVE this project and have done a version for the Cricut: http://mycasestudies.blogspot.com/2009/02/treasure-chests.html

[Laurie WIlson]

Absolutely adorable!!! Thanks for the tutorial!

[Darlene Castor]

I tweaked the Treausure Chest into a mailbox see here:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1216088?cat=3254

[Alysabeth]

Thanx so much for the tut, I {heart} these:o)

[Tori Wild]

This is such a fabulous idea!! Adorable!!

[Lenoria]

This is such a cute idea - and just think for a little boy's "pirate" B-day party what cute favors they would make! You have wonderful ideas, thanks for sharing. IF I ever get one of these made I will let you know how it turned out!

[Marg]

Oh my gosh....these are just too cute!
Perfect for showers or church tea.
Thanks for the tutorial.

[Becky Sorensen]

These turned out really cute.

[Stacy Twinshappy SCS]

Awesome Tutorial, such a cute idea. Now I want to stay home and make one! hee hee

[Monica]

WOW is right!! This is precious...thanks so much for sharing the instructions!

[Judy]

WOW!! This is really sweet!! I really do look forward to your Tuesday posts!! Thanks for sharing!! Judy

[Candy]

Way too cute!

[Ellie Augustin]

OH this is so beautiful! I have to make one of these sooo beautiful :)

[Jackie]

That treasure chest is absolutely adorable - I must make one! Thanks so much for the wonderful instructions.