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Is it a fancy box? Well yes, but hidden inside is a very cool scrapbook. They make great gifts for an expecting mom, grandparents or a teacher. Make them for your children to have as memories of trips your family has taken. This one has a travel theme but you could use whatever theme you like.

What You Need:

4 sheets of 12x12 co-ordinating cardstock
1 sheet of 12x 12 patterened paper
adhesive I used mounting sqares
12 inch paper cutter
ruler
pencil
paper scorer

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What You Do:

Making the bottom

Step 1 Decide the order your cardstock will lay.

Step 2 Leave the outside piece of cardstock at 12X12

Step 3 Trim the next piece of cardstock to 11 3/4 X 11 3/4

Step 4 Trim the next piece of cardstock to 11 1/2 X 11 1/2

Step 5 Trim the next piece of cardstock to 11 1/4 X 11 1/4

Step 6 On all 4 pieces of cardstock measure in 4 inches from each side and score the paper(make sure you don't go all the way through) You should have 9 squares showing. Cut away the square in each corner leaving you with a cross shape.

Step 7 On all 4 pieces of cardstock fold up all the sides. Place adhesive on the bottom of all the center square except the bottom piece. Layer them on top of one anouther sticking the centers together. Make sure the outer flaps are not stuck together.

Making the Top

Step 1 Using your ruler find the center of your patterned paper and mark it with a pencil on the back.

Step 2 Take each corner and fold it up to the center mark. Leave it folded.


Step 3 Fold each side to the center creasing then open up and fold the other 2 sides into the center.

Step 4 Unfold your piece of paper.

Step 5 With paper laid down and in a diamond shape cut in following fold lines to the center square on each side.

Step 6 Glue down the top and bottom sides following the fold lines

Step 7 Glue remaining flaps from top and bottom to form sides

Step 8 Glue the cut sides of the paper(sides) into the box to finish and hold the sides in place.

Step 9 Gather up all the edges of the bottom and place the top on it.

Step 10 Embellish or decorate any way you want.

If you would like to see step by step photos of this type of project, Debbie has set one up on our boards.



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About the Author:
Debbie Knechtel is a military wife and mom to 3 wonderful children. For the past 13 years she has worked at home taking care of others' children. She has been scrapbooking for 3 years. It has become her favorite pastime while her husband is away with the military and she can grab a quiet moment to herself. She loves that our generation is taking the time to preserve memories for our children and future generations. You can view more of Debbie's designs in her FC Photo Album here.

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