Becky's Stampin' Studio: Awesome Mini Paper Pumpkin Gift Box

Good Morning, Stampers! I don't do many 3D items, as I find they aren't of interest to my local stampers, but when one of my demonstrators shared a similar box, I had requests to teach one! This is one of our Mini Paper Pumpkin Boxes from the Annual Catalog. What I truly like, and am teaching, are the little inserts that you can put inside your box to organize your gift! The version here divides the box to hold Chocolates. I used only Hershey Nuggets and Ghiradelli Squares, nicely wrapped, of course, for my box. I think this box of chocolates would make a nice Christmas gift for a Host/Hostess thank you, hair dresser, mail carrier, etc. You could make your box to hold chocolates, note cards, desk kit, Emergency Card kit, well, you get the idea! Covering the box is easy and fun. Decided how to personalize the inside even more so!

Measurements:

Mint Macaron: 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" (top), 2 pcs @ 1" x 3 3/4" (short side), 3 pcs @ 1" x 5 3/4" (long side), Dividers: 5 1/2" square (base), 1 5/8" x 11" (nuggets), 1 5/8" x 7 1/2" (1/2 nuggets), 4" x 4" (optional base insert)
Whimsy & Wonder (N): Packages - 3 1/2" x 5 1/4" (top), 2 pcs @ 7/8" x 3 1/2" (short side), 3 pcs @ 7/8" x 5 1/2" (long side), 3 3/4" x 5 3/8" (inside lid). 3/4" x 3" (pull tab) Stripe (Nuggets): 1" x 3 1/4" per nugget. Snowflakes: 1 5/8" x 4 3/4" per Ghiradelli Chocolate
Basic White: 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
Polished Pink: 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
Silver Foil: 2 1/4" square, 1/2" strip

To Make This Box:

The first thing you will want to do is make your box! The glossy side is intended to go on the inside, and is food safe! Crease well first. Then, all side just interlock. If desired, you can tint with a Blending Brush while flat. I have also seen some demos attach the cardstock flat. I find it confusing, and the paper is manhandled to much as you put it together!
Once your box is together, attach all the layers (mint macaron). You do not need to double mount your paper. There is a long strip on the lid AND the front of the box that is exposed when open.
Now, decide how you are going to decorate the top! Simple, or elaborate. I used our retired Gift Wrapped Bundle from last year. But, I have also seen some gorgeous examples using the dimensional Poinsettia and Peony!

To Make the Various Inserts:

Base: (for all) (divides box in half length-wise)

5 1/2" square - Score @ 2" - 3"- 4"

Nuggets: (full strip of 12 nuggets)

1 5/8" x 11" - Score along 11" side @ 1 3/8" - 2 3/8" - 3 3/8" - 4 3/4" - 5 3/4" - 6 3/4" -

8 1/8" - 9 1/4" - 10 1/4"

Ghiradelli (2 sides) (also one side square chocolates and one side 6 nuggets)

2" x 7 1/2" - Score at 2 3/4" - 3 3/4"- 4 3/4"

Optional Base: (divides box in half cross-wise)

4" x square - Score @ 1" - 2" - 3"

Now, wrap your chocolates, load them into your box and you're almost done!
If desired, cover the inside lid. I used a piece of DSP, with a message stamped and cut out with a large label die.
I decided this heavier box needed a "pull tab". So, take the strip of DSP. Fold in half. Adhere both sides together. Then fold in half. Crease well. Attach one half to the lid as shown with Tear & Tape.

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