Stationery Boxes

My missionary son requested something to keep his mail/cards in. I created this template from a box of cards that I had. I am quite pleased with how it turned out! Feel free to download the template and try for yourself. It is two files, you can print them out and tape them together.


Supplies you will need:
One file folder
Metal ruler
Embossing tool, bone folder, or butter knife
Exacto knife
Cutting board
Push pin
Corner round paper punch

I have some tips and tricks I recommend:
Practice on a plain, vanilla, boring file folder to get the hang of it
I actually use the metal ruler to be the width of the folds, so I don't have to measure or mark anything
Use an embossing tool to score the lines, you can use a bone folder, or probably even a butter knife
Keep the metal ruler in place after you score the lines, hold it steady and bend the file folder against it
After you have scored the whole thing, use the exacto knife against the metal ruler on a cutting board to cut
Use a push pin to mark the holes and tabs. Just mark the ends and make free-hand cuts
Make the side tabs only half-circles, but cut the center tab with little horizontal lines off the edges; this circle will be used often and doing this will help it from tearing
Trim a little from the edges if necessary to fold flat for mailing or storage
Use a corner punch to round all edges, this makes it look really professional
I add a brad on the front because I think it looks more finished that way

If you want me to make you some, let me know. I can do one in about 15 minutes, start to finish. If you need the "template" as an attachment to an email, just let me know. Cheers!