Note Card Box Folder

Today I realized that I needed a way to present the note cards for Janice. Since I am not a regular card maker I did not have any boxes or clear sleeves to put them in and I thought that a zip lock bag would just look tacky! I looked around the house for a commercial box that I might be able to re-cover and use but I didn't have anything suitable.

I decided to make a box folder to hold the set of cards. I am sure that there are many versions of similar folders available online, but, since I am a bit stubborn and like to figure things out, I decided to come up with a design on my own. I originally thought that I would do it as a .cut file but I soon realized that I could cut the box from one sheet of 12 x 12 paper. The pieces I needed exactly fill the page and, since there can be problems with the alignment on the Cricut to cut a full sheet, I decided it would be simpler to make the cuts with my trimmer and scissors.



To assemble the box folder I used my brand new tape gun - an ATG 50. I had heard about tape guns but they always looked too big and heavy. Well - it isn't heavy at all and I think I am going to get a lot of use from this tool - particularly for assembling boxes and cards. I will continue to use my Creative Memories tape runners and precision point adhesive for albums.



I added a piece of paper from the selection of liners in the note cards to decorate the top of the box. I cut a piece of ribbon about 30 inches long and attached it to the back of the folder with about 12 inches of ribbon to the left and then added a strip of paper 1 x 6 inches to secure the ribbon and make the spine a bit stronger.



Here is the open folder with the cards and envelopes inside (four cards and four envelopes in each pocket). I used a corner rounder on the top of the sides and on the flap that folds over from the sides for a neater finish.



You can see the structure of the folder better in this photo where it is open and empty.

I was out chopping ice from our driveway for several hours today - another storm is coming...I think I am ready for winter to be over! I did not take photos as I constructed the box so I am including a diagram with directions. I will try to make another one and take photos to show the assembly steps tomorrow but I think you will be able to use this to help you make your own. Remember - you can click on the diagram photo to enlarge it so you can see everything better.



One more photo of the finished box folder.