These little boxes found in Fancy Packaging. I also own The Packaging and Design Templates which has prettier examples, but I like Fancy Packaging's boxes better. As a bonus, Fancy Packaging is still easy to find. Both books come with a CD of templates that you can print out or play with in graphics software to design your own packaging including boxes, cards, decorations and serious food trays. Since we have a crappy black and white laser printer, I opted for scrapbook paper. It's a nice weight for small gift boxes.
It takes a lot of work to hand cut and score these boxes. I used my quilting hera marker to score the folds. You can buy dies for making boxes, but at $60-80 a pop, they aren't in my budget. I saw one set at Lincraft for $140. Serious, who has $140 for box cutting dies? The books were reasonable at around $25 each. I'm pretty pleased with how these turned out.
I've explained to Craig that the boxes are small. Apparently he'll be getting an Amazon gift card with some bonbons, a pair of cufflinks and some random candy in a dispenser. I'm letting packaging dictate his gifts. That's fair, right?
He just shrugged. I think he's still bitter about the unfulfilled quilted robe request. Are you a paper nut? I love making these, but my exacto knife is a wee bit uncomfortable. Do you have an ergonomic one that you'd suggest?
For someone who vows never to get involved in "scrap booking" I have an awfully large amount of paper supplies. I like your hera marker suggestion. Smaller packages often means more valuable gifts, right? I am sure that when Craig (eventually) gets his quilted robe, it will be awesome.
ReplyDeleteI think it was on 'what's in your toolbox' on Design Sponge this week the interviewee said they use a surgical scalpel. Yep, just checked, it was Cynthia Warren and she uses a surgical scalpel with #11 blades and says that are so scary sharp you'll never go back to your exacto! It's probably no more ergonomic but I find really sharp blades help with having to use less pressure.
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for packaging and would buy chocolate treats I knew I wasn't really going to enjoy because I was totally sucked in by the packaging. I have a bit more self knowledge and control now :)
hose boxes are gorgeous! Like, incredible gorgeous. I love my stationery like nobody's business, but these are really special - Craig has to be happy with whatever's in them. It's all about the box!
ReplyDeleteTotally love good looking packaging. Have tons of paper and love fiddley projects with it. I use good scissors instead of exactos, erm.
ReplyDeleteVery cute.... and I now have the theme song to Weeds going through my head (Little boxes made of ticky tack....).
ReplyDeleteI've heard that the Martha Stewart soft-grip craft knife is pretty good. It has a rubberized grip. I think I'm going to buy one. Check it out here: http://www.dickblick.com/items/77223-1016/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=google&wmcid=items&wmckw=77223-1016&gclid=CNHukM2CnrMCFYs7MgodORUAvg
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