3x3 Notecard Box

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 Hi friends, its Katie here to welcome you to another Tuesday Tutorial.  Today's little project was inspired by essentially the same project that Splitcoast Stampers was featuring last week or the week before.  It was just way too cute -  I just tweaked mine a bit to fit 3x3 cards.

I also decided to focus on my new favorite cardstock that you can find at Clear Dollar Stamps.  It is absolutely divine and because it is so glorious I wanted to make it the main focus of my project.

The cardstock is called Wild Huckleberry and is part of the Clearly Coordinating Collection (coordinating tombow markers, copic markers, cardstock, and ribbon).  Most of the cardstock in all 4 season collections are labeled as layering weight which means that they tend to be a bit lighter and you can layer and layer without adding lots of bulk to your card fronts.  

In the case of Wild Huckleberry, its quite substantial and has an incredible shine and has an iridescent sheen too it.  I hope you are able to see what I'm talking about in my photos.

Here are your main ingredients... you don't need much and of course I left out the 2 punches that I use later on.  AND did you notice my new Scor-Buddy???

 

We'll start off with the insert/drawer.  I used Cottonball White which is a great sturdy cardstock.  Your piece needs to measure 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" and you will need score all 4 sides at 1" and 2".

 

Fold on all score marks and cut where indicated.  Remember it doesn't matter which 2 opposite sides you cut as long as they are opposite of each other.

 

Next, you'll want to cut away your 3 square sections on all 4 corners (sounds confusing huh?)

 

Next, I always trim away my edges for easier folding.  I do this for all 4 corners.  

This is what your box will look like pre-folding.

 

Next, you'll want to fold in your sides.  You apply adhesive to the outermost fold on all 4 sides, BUT I ALWAYS fold down the sides that I consider my tabs "attached" to.

 

Next fold your other 2 sides in... they will naturally fold right over those tabs.

 

Next, you will want to cut a strip of Wild Huckleberry measuring approximately 4" x 1/2".

 

Score in  1/2" on both short sides.

 

Then you will want to align one side of your strip to one side of your box that you just made.  Just pick your favorite side... they are all the same.

Punch a hole in the center of your outside square that you just made with your score and attach your choice of brad. See the sheen and shine :)

 

Then head on over to the other side and do the same thing... your piece will push itself out to create an automatic handle.

 

 

Now to create your covering.  You will need a piece of Wild Huckleberry that measures 8 1/4" x 5 5/8"

Score in 1" on both the left and right side parallel to your longest side.

 

Flip and score the two shorter sides at 3 5/8" in on both sides.

 

Snip your center score marks and apply adhesive where marked.

 

Fold your flaps down towards the center.

 

Flip over and decide which side is going to be your top... then cut a piece of Cottonball White measuring 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" and a piece of Wild Huckleberry measuring 3 1/8" x 3 1/8".  Layer these.

 

Next, I decided to use the stamp set Daisy Flower Tag ( from this Card Kit) to decorate my box lid. This little mini stamp set is PERFECT for this.

I stamped the sentiment and then used a scallop punch to punch it out.

 

I used the Wild Huckleberry Copic Marker (V06) to color in my image after I stamped it with  memento tuxedo black ink.

 

I'm only using the one copic marker, but if you let your image sit and dry for a bit then you can come back in and add a bit of dimension by using the same marker and just adding an extra layer of ink on your image.  I did this just to the insides of my petals.  Its subtle, but its there.

I then used a 2" scallop punch to create my layering piece.

Now attach your designed top to the box top.

 

Next apply your adhesive on flaps shown below.

 

Fold on down.

 

My final step was to cut all the pieces out to create my 3x3 cards.  The layout for these cards are the exact same as the top of the box.

Cards measure 3" x 6".  Just score in 1/2 and fold.  Wild Huckleberry pieces measure 2 3/4" 2 3/4" and the white strips measure 1" x 2 3/4"

 

When done, just place your cards in the drawer and close up.

 

 

And one final note for you.  As you probably noticed, I had both the large and small scor-pals in my photos.  I originally thought I would never need the Scor-buddy (the cardmaking version), but I have to be honest and say that I love it.  It takes up a much smaller piece of real estate on my craft table and I reach for it constantly.  Would I give up my big board... NO WAY!  It too is essential, but I am loving my Scor-Buddy for sure!!!  

Thanks for stopping by and spending your time here at Clearly iStamp.  I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday!

  
 

Comments

[Denise in WA]

That is great!! I really love it! Thanks so much for the great instructions.
You are an inspiration!

[Jessica]

I've been searching for a lot of ideas for gift sets, to use as Christmas gifts for several people on my list. I am sooooo happy I found you...again:) Thanks for sharing.

[E. Vandervort]

Thank you for sharing...love it!

[Vivi Casale]

OH, THAT IS ADORABLE.. THANKS FOR THE TUTORIAL AND FOR THE INSPIRTION!
VIVI

[Rhonda Miller]

Oh my goodness, how fun. I have to make one of these.

[vicki dutcher]

Katie - you are so good at these easy to follow tutorials! I TOTALLY love this project! Off to try and make one! Thanks for this Tuesday projects! I love them!!

[Charlene Itamura]

The colors are awesome!! I just love the box and the note cards. Really catches the eye. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[Linda]

Oh my gosh! This project is so cute! I do believe this has finally brought my mojo back! Love everything about it, especially the purple paper! Thanks so much for sharing!

[Tricia T]

Katie, you are amazing!! I love this tutorial and have to try it!!!!

[Candyf]

Katie -- As usual, great tutorial. Love that you created a smaller 3x3 version of the box/drawer!

[Vicki Gossard]

I love it!! Your instructions are always so easy to follow. Beautiful colors.