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Spread some love this Valentine's Day or create wedding and shower favors that wow. The bigger size of the Love You Always Treat Box makes it perfect for creating a box with a built in mini card topper. This project is brimming with details that make it a gift that will be treasured. The papers, ribbon, box, and charms are all part of the gorgeous Love You Always Suite so treat yourself to the whole Suite Collection!
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The matchbox-style box can be assembled without any adhesive and comes in two pieces, the box and the sleeve. The sleeve is fully assembled just pop the flat-folded piece open. - Fold the box on all scored lines.
- Fold the small tabs in and fold the side flaps over the tabs. The small end section flattens at the bottom of the box.
- Fold the shorter front section over and press the small end section flat at the bottom of the box.
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Fold the long back flap over the box opening.
- Press down so the short section folds inside the box and the long section flattens onto the bottom of the box. The tab at the end slides into the slot in the bottom corner to hold the box securely.
- Slide the box into the sleeve like a drawer.
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1. Cut & Color True Love Paper
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Color a flower image from the True Love Designer Series Paper with Petal Pink and Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends. Cut out with Paper Snips. Alternately stamp, die cut, and color the flower images from the Forever & Always Bundle (#156200).
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2. Cut & Layer Paper |
Score 4-1/2" x 3-1/2" Rococo Rose cardstock at 2-1/4" along the 4-1/2" side. Cut the following: Early Espresso cardstock 2-1/2" x 3-3/4", Petal Pink 2" x 3-1/4", Sahara Sand Love You Always Specialty Designer Series Paper 2" x 3-1/4". Fold the Rococo Rose mini card, adhere to Early Espresso layer. Adhere Petal Pink layer inside mini card.
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3. Add Ribbon & Heart Charm |
Adhere 3" pieces of Blushing Bride 3/8" Metallic Ribbon paper. Adhere ribbon ends behind the paper with Stampin' SEAL. Adhere to card front with Stampin' Dimensionals. Thread charm onto 6" piece of Gold tread from Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack (#152475). Knot the thread around the heart and create a loop. Adhere loop in place with Stampin' Dimensionals.
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4. Cut & Fit Belly Band |
Cut Petal Pink Love You Always Specialty Designer Series Paper to 3" x 10". Save the 3" x 2" cut-off piece for later. Starting about 1/8" from the seem on the box sleeve, wrap the paper around the box. Use your fingers to create a bit of a crease at each corner.
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5. Crease Folds | Use a Bone Folder to crease each corner fold. Make sure the edges of the paper stay lined up as you crease the folds.
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6. Add Belly Band | | Use Tear & Tape or Stampin' SEAL+ to adhere Belly Band around the box starting with the shortest section near the seam of the box sleeve. |
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7. Add Card & Bow |
| Use Stampin' SEAL+ or Tear & Tape to adhere card centered on the top of the box. Add colored flower to the Stampin' Dimensionals on the card. Tie a bow with a 14" piece of ribbon and adhere to box with Glue Dots. |
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8. Finishing Touches | Adhere 3" x 2" Petal Pink Love You Always Specialty Designer Series cut-off piece to 2-1/2" x 3-7/8" Early Espresso cardstock. Adhere layers inside the bottom box for a fun finishing touch.
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9. Add Sweets
| | Add candy, a sweet note, or small gift to the box and share the love! |
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