Pop-up easel drawer box

Today’s project is a pop-up easel drawer box for I made for Valentine’s Day. The papers I used are from Bee Mine 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) DSP. “Just for you” sentiment is from the So Sincere stamp set.

The box measures 3″x 3″ and 1″ in height. Thanks to Julie DiMatteo for the inspiration, and also to my lovely upline, Amanda, who shared this for one our team craft-along sessions a couple of years ago. A rectangular aperture needs to be cut on the wrap piece to house the pop-up easel card mechanism. There is a short cut to doing this by using the smallest stitched rectangle die in the larger nest of Stitched Rectangles Die set. In my sample today, I will show you how to cut the aperture with the aid of a paper trimmer.

The ribbon I used for the drawer pull has unfortunately retired. I had already photographed the project and didn’t want to go back to the drawing board! Feel free to substitute it with a different ribbon. I switched to the Silver & White ½” (1.3 cm) sheer ribbon in the video tutorial.

The photos below are self explanatory. On the left you can see the side view and easel is up as you pull on the drawer. When you pull the ribbon tab, the drawer opens to reveal the chocolates and also the easel card pops up so you can see the message.

Cutting guide

Imperial measurements

1. Drawer base Sweet Sorbet : 7 ” x 7″ score all 4 sides at 1″ and 2″.
2. Wrap for drawer : 3″ x 8 ½” score at a tiny bit less than 2 ¾”. Please watch video for further instructions on scoring remaining score lines for depth of box.
3. Easel card mechanism Sweet Sorbet : 1″ x 4″. Long side on top score at 1″, 2 ¼”, and 3 ½”.
4. Mat layer #1 Daffodil Delight easel card : 2 ⅛” x 2 ⅛”
5. Sweet Sorbet Mat layer #2 easel card : 2″ x 2″
6. Bee Mine DSP Plaid pattern easel card : 1 ¾” x 1 ¾”
7. Top panel of Box wrap and drawer/wrap sides : Cut strip of Bee Mine DSP hearts pattern 2 ¾” x 12″. Orient paper so 12″ side is on top and cut 1 piece 2 ¾” x 2 ¾”. In same orientation, cut 6 pieces ¾” x 2 ¾”.
8. Adhere 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” Bee Mine DSP hearts pattern to the centre panel.
9. Cut aperture to house easel mechanism – instructions in video.

Metric measurements

1. Drawer base Sweet Sorbet : 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm scored at 2.5 cm and 5 cm on all 4 sides
2. Wrap for drawer : 7.5 cm x 20.5 cm score at a tiny bit less than 7 cm. Please watch video for further instructions on scoring remaining 2.5 cm score lines for depth of box.
3. Easel card mechanism Sweet Sorbet : 2.5 cm x 10 cm. Long side on top score at 2.5 cm, 5.5 cm and 9 cm
4. Mat layer #1 Daffodil Delight easel card : 5.3 cm x 5.3 cm
5. Sweet Sorbet Mat layer #2 easel card : 5 cm x 5 cm
6. Bee Mine DSP Plaid pattern easel card :4.5 cm x 4.5 cm
7. Top panel of Box wrap and drawer/wrap sides : Cut strip of Bee Mine DSP hearts pattern 7 x 30.5 cm. Orient paper so 30.5 cm side is on top and cut 1 piece 7 cm x 7 cm. In same orientation, cut 6 pieces 2 cm x 7 cm.
8. Adhere 7 cm x 7 cm Bee Mine DSP hearts pattern to the centre panel.
9. Cut aperture to house easel mechanism – instructions in video.

Video Tutorial

A visual aid can speak a thousand words so for further instructions on scoring and assembly please watch video.

Supply list

Listed below is the supply list. Just click on the picture to take you directly to the item in my online store.

Product List

So Sincere Cling Stamp Set (English) [162283]	Bee Mine 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162546]	Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [162149]
Sweet Sorbet A4 Cardstock [159266]	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock [121680]	Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216]
Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers [162557]