If you're looking for a novel way to give a little gift, then look no further than this fabulous card fold.  Easel box cards have a built in "drawer" that can slide open to reveal a little present, gift card or some birthday money, as well as a wonderful easel card secured right on top!

 

 

1.  To make the easel card, cut one piece of cardstock measuring 4" x 8" and one measuring 4" x 4".

2.  Score the long piece of cardstock at 2" and at 4" and make mountain folds on both score lines.

 

3.  Now assemble your easel card.  If you need full instructions on how to make an easel card, click here.  When complete, set the card aside and start working on the box.

5.  To make the box sit properly when constructed, I use a sharp pair of scissors to trim out the score line from each of the corner tabs giving the cardstock more room to fold.

6.  Place some adhesive on the back of each tab, then fold the sides in and secure the tabs inside the box as shown below.

 

7.  To make a case for the box, trim a piece of cardstock to 4" x 12".  Use the box as a guide for measuring the position of each fold line.  Use double sided tape or glue to adhere the overlapping ends together to create the case.  Remember not to make it too tight or the box won't slide easily in and out.

 

8.  Cut eight pieces of patterned paper measuring 33/4" x 3/4" and one piece measuring 33/4" x 33/4".  These are for decorating the box and case you just created.

 

9.  Add one of the strips to the outside front of the box.  Next we're going to attach a decorative brad in the middle to function as a tiny knob or handle.

 

 

Tip: I like to add some pieces of foam tape to the back of the brad so that it stands away from the box a little bit making it easier to grasp. 

 

10.  Pierce the centre front of the box and place your brad through the hole.  Flatten out the battens in the back.

 

11.  Now adhere patterned papers to the inside of the box and to the outside back panel.

DO NOT ADD PATTERNED PAPER TO THE SIDES OF YOUR BOX AS IT WILL NOT SLIDE INTO THE CASE.

 

See... no patterned paper on the sides of my box.

12.  All that's left is to secure the easel card to the top of the case with some glue or double sided tape... and don't forget to add a treat in the drawer!

 

Create a card using any Beccy's Place digital image, free or purchased, upload a photo of it to your blog and submit a direct link below.  The challenge runs from now until midnight on the 31st of March 2015 (AEST).

Email a photo of your card or project to me at beccymuir@yahoo.com and I will post it on my Guest Blog and link it to the challenge for you.

 

 

Spring has officially arrived in Australia, and already my garden is starting to bloom... actually the geraniums have been out all through winter this year, so I really can't complain too much.  They seem to be the one flower that does well in my garden, obviously they thrive on neglect!

 

I want to share some more beautiful cards made by my fabulous designers using the Geranium Set.  I love the different colours they've chosen for the flowers, which are perfect for nice vibrant cards and projects. 

 

Annie's Card

Carla's Card

Emily's Card

Malin's Card (front and inside)

Marianne's Card

Christine's Card

Tarah's Calendar Project

I love geraniums, they always make me think of gorgeous white washed buildings and seaside villages, balmy summer days and dazzling sunshine.  In the right climate they are easy to grow, even for me!  Plus they come in a huge variety of gorgeous, vivid colours making them the perfect flower for paper crafting - you can match them to whatever paper you want to use!  What more can a card maker want?!

 

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Marianne's Card

Malin's Card

Carla's Card

Annie's Card

 

Emily's Card

 

Christine's Card

Tarah's Project

(A cute little calendar)