Backpack Gift Box

 

 

Hello and Welcome!

 Today I'm sharing a 3D project inspired by the amazing Sam Calcott at Mixed Up Crafts.  Her finished project was quite large which I should have realised when it mentioned that in the title.  I recommend you go and check out Sam's gift boxes - she has gone that extra mile when it comes to using different patterned card stocks and different options for decorating overall. I would definitely use card stock for the main construction rather that patterned papers as I feel paper would be too flimsy.

 We had two little international visitors come and stay for a little while and I made these as gifts when they left us.  Mum and Dad also got a small gift but nothing as elaborate as these.

  I've modified the measurements somewhat to fit the A4 size card stock but will also include measurements for the US size.  A little warning, this used just over three sheets of card stock but the finished project is definitely worth it.  All measurements are in inches.

Supplies:

A4 Size Card Stock

•   Card Stock:

o   Body:  2 pieces 8 ¼” x 7”

Score 8 ¼“ side at 2”and 7 ¾”

Score 7” side at 2”

o   Top Flap: 5 ¾” x 5”

Score 5” side at 3 ¼” and 3 ¾”

o   Front Pocket:  6 ¼” x 3”

Score only one of the 6 ¼” sides and both 3” sides at ½”

o   Front Pocket Flap:  5 ¼” x 3 ½”

Score 3 ½” side at 2”

o   Straps:  1” x 11 ¾” (length of a sheet of A4 card stock)

Score both ends at ½”

o   Handle:  1” x 8 ¼” (width of a sheet of A4 card stock)

Score both ends at ½” 

o   Extra card stock to punch circles and decorative shapes to cover magnets

·         Patterned Paper:

o   Front:  5 ½” x 6 ¾”

o   Handle:  ¾” x 7”

 

US Size Card Stock

·                 Card Stock :

o   Body:  2 pieces 8 ½"   x 7”

Score 8 ¼"  side at 2” and 8”

Score 7” side at 2”

o   Top Flap: 6” x 5”

Score 5” side at 3 ¼” and 3 ¾”

o   Front Pocket:  6 ½”   x 3”

Score only one of the 6 ½”  sides and both 3” sides at ½”

o   Front Pocket Flap:  5 ¾“  x 3 ½”

Score 3 ½” side at 2”

o   Straps:  1” x 11” (length of a sheet of card stock)

Score both ends at ½”

o   Handle:  1” x 8 ½” (width of a sheet of A4 card stock)

Score both ends at ½”

·                         Patterned Paper:

o   Front:  5 ¾ ” x 6 ¾”

o   Handle:  ¾” x 7” 

 

• Tools:  Paper Trimmer, Bone Folder, Take Your Pick Tool

• Adhesive:  Glue Dots, your choice of adhesive (I've used Tombow Liquid Glue)

• Other:  Magnets (mine measure 10mm x 1mm) or small velcro dots
  

 

Please go and watch the full tutorial HERE to see how it all goes together.

 

Thank you so much taking the time to drop in. I hope I have inspired you and if you like what I have shown or if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section below.   

Until next time, take care, stay safe and have a great day!  

Monica xx

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