I’m of the mindset that the presentation of a gift, large or small, is just as important as the gift itself. I’m one who takes forever to wrap a gift, and I generally destroy my kitchen workroom in the process. Traditional boxes and wrapping paper are just not my style. I enjoy the creation process far too much to simply wrap some paper around a box and slap a bow on it. I know there are many of you out there who find great pleasure in the slapping on of a bow, sighing in gratitude that you have completed the job, and that’s what works for you. What works for me is making each gift more special by creating one-of-a-kind packaging.
This pillow box is just adorable, don’t you think?
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You will need:
Pillow box template (find it here)
One sheet of cardstock
*One small piece of transparent plastic, slightly larger than a playing card
Scissors
Tacky glue (I use Aileen’s)
Scoring tool (exacto knife, dull paring knife, pointed end of your tweezers, etc.)
Cutting mat
*I used part of a transparency sheet, the kind your teachers use with overhead projectors. You can also use a piece of the plastic container that your berries came in, a laminating sheet, or any other plastic that is similar in weight.
Instructions:
Print the pillow box pattern onto a piece of cardstock, but NOT the piece you’re planning on using for the project. You are simply making a pattern. You don’t want all those dotted lines all over your pretty box.
Cut out the pattern, and trace around it on your chosen cardstock.
Cut out your traced box, following the solid lines. The dotted lines are fold lines.
Now you have to score the dotted lines. Scoring is cutting a dent/trough into the cardstock, without actually going all the way through. This will allow the folds to be neat and crisp. Score on the outside of your box.
To score the curved lines, see the next photo.
To make a pattern for the curved lines, simply cut through the curved dotted lines on your pattern (with your scissors), removing the football shaped pieces. Line this new pattern up to your project, and use your scoring tool to follow the curve that you just cut. Ta Da! Scoring complete!
To make the window in your box, use an object of your choice. I wanted a rectangle, and a playing card fit nicely. And it was in a drawer within my reach at the precise moment I needed it. You can use whatever you want; the possibilities are endless. Trace around the playing card on the WRONG side of your project. Use your exacto knife to remove the rectangle from the project. (Yep, you can use your scissors for this if you’d rather.)
Now cut your plastic window slightly larger than the rectangle you just removed.
Spread tacky glue thinly around the opening of the rectangle, and install your window!
Allow this to dry thoroughly before you try to fold the box into a pillow. The window will pop out if it’s not completely, completely dry. Trust me on this one.
When your glue has dried, fold the two straight folds and apply a coat of tacky glue on the tab (Don’t overdo it on the glue. You don’t want glue seeping out and smearing on your pretty box.) Seal the seam with your fingers.
I know you’re just dying to fold the curvy edges in now, but give the glue a few minutes to set before you try to complete the pillow. Go fold the laundry. Stir the chili on the stove. Make the bed.
Okay. It’s time. Fold the end flaps in and say Ta Da! again. Your pillow box is complete. You can embellish it if you choose. I added 2 simple hearts.
Stuff your pillow with the candy of your choice, and present it to a sweetie in your world. Maybe he’ll share with you!
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