In week 11 of my 12-week Christmas Countdown series, I have a box with integral squash lid. I made a smaller version way back in 2010 for my Technique Club which you can see HERE. You need to scroll down to see it, but that was in the early days, and I didn’t post any instructions.
This time, I’ve made one to fit “Hot Choccy Dippers” . I first came across something similar while in Belgium and I’m so pleased that a British entrepreneur are creating these in the UK too.
Here’s a more detailed view of the top of the box and the lid in an open position. The lid and box are all in one piece and when you squash it, or push it down it closes in upon itself.
Measurements
Imperial
Box Base
- Mint Macaron : 7-1/2″ x 11-1/4″.
- Short side score at 1-3/4″, 3-1/2″, 5-1/4″, 7″.
- Rotate c/s anti-clockwise so that the 1/2″ score line is at the top on the long side, score at 1-3/4″, 8-1/2″, 9-3/8″, 10-1/4″.
- Rotate c/s 1/4 turn clock wise so that the short side is on top and the 1/2″ score line is on the right. Fold back the c/s on the 2nd score line from the top and but it up to top of score board. Mark at 7/8″, 2-5/8″, 4-3/8″, 6-1/8″.
- Refer to video on how to cut.
Decorative layer
- Main panels : 4 pieces Whimsy & Wonder specialty DSP 1-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
- Box lid : Blushing Bride 4 pieces embossed with Wintry 3D embossing folder 3/4″ x 1-1/2″
- Mint Macaron : Die cut 1st label from Ornate Frames Dies
- Blushing Bride : Die cut 2nd label Ornate Frames Dies
Metric
Please note that the metric one is larger than the Imperial one. Also it is scored slightly differently from imperial.
Box Base
- Mint Macaron : 19 cm x 29.5 cm
- Short side score at 4.5 cm, 9 cm, 13.5 cm, 18 cm.
- Rotate clockwise so that the 1/2″ score line is at the bottom. Long side, score at 4.5 cm, 22 cm, 24.25 cm, 26.5 cm
- Mark each panel’s centre point @ 2.25 cm
- Refer to video on how to cut.
Decorative layer
- Main panels : 4 pieces Whimsy & Wonder specialty DSP – 4 cm x 14.5 cm
- Box lid : Blushing Bride 4 pieces embossed with Wintry 3D embossing folder 2.5 x 4 cm
- Mint Macaron : Die cut 1st label from Ornate Frames Dies
- Blushing Bride : Die cut 2nd label Ornate Frames Dies
Video Tutorial
Please watch video to see how to cut the card stock to create the integral squash lid effect. It’s easier than trying to explain it in words!
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