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Origami Box

This document provides directions for making an origami gift box out of cardstock. The directions include using a Scor-Pal tool to score the cardstock in specific places and then cutting and folding the cardstock according to the score lines. Adhesive is used to attach sections together to form the base and sides of the box. Optional embellishments like a belly band, ribbon, or patterned cardstock are suggested to decorate the completed gift box.

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Origami Box

This document provides directions for making an origami gift box out of cardstock. The directions include using a Scor-Pal tool to score the cardstock in specific places and then cutting and folding the cardstock according to the score lines. Adhesive is used to attach sections together to form the base and sides of the box. Optional embellishments like a belly band, ribbon, or patterned cardstock are suggested to decorate the completed gift box.

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Origami Gift Box

By Vicki Hook
Supplies:
11 7/8 x 8 cardstock
Scor-Pal
Scissors
Adhesive
Embellishments
Directions:
1. With the 8 side across the top, place the left side of the
cardstock on the 1/8 line of the Scor-Pal. Score at 3 and 6.
2. With the 11 7/8 side across the top, place the cardstock
completely in the upper left corner of the Scor-Pal. Score at 1
and 4 from top to bottom. Score at 2 ONLY from the
top edge to the first score line, skip the middle section, and score
from the second score line to the bottom edge. Turn cardstock
around and repeat on the other side. The middle section should
be 2 7/8 wide.
3. In all four corners, cut on the 2 vertical score line from the
top edge down to the horizontal score line. On that same
horizontal score line, cut from the 1 vertical score line over to
the 4 vertical score line. It will form a .
4. Turn cardstock over and fold up toward you on all score lines.
Bring the middle sections in together, overlapping the sides.
Adhere them in place to form the base of the box. Using scissors,
miter the corners of all four 1 wide sections. Bring those
sections in and adhere to the inside of each lid section.
5. Bring sides up to meet in the middle to complete the box.
Embellish as desired. Here are some suggestions:
a. Belly Band
b. Ribbon
c. Patterned or stamped cardstock
* This size of this box is approximately 3 square.

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