Hello Ladybug Window Explosion Treat Box

What a Neat Way To Gift a Small Present!

Have I told you lately how much I love our new Stampin’ Up! In Colors that debuted with our new catalog in May? Parakeet Party is such a happy green and I have been using it a lot. I created this gift box that opens up to reveal a few pockets for messages, a window on the front and a lid to keep everything intact. I have lots of photos below to show you all of the details:

I had seen a photo of a similar project but there was no name to the creator so I apologize if I’m not giving someone credit for this project as I usually try to do that when possible. I was able to visually create this project with my own measurements.

Products Used:

• Stamps: Hello Ladybug
• Cardstock: Basic White, Parakeet Party
• Designer Paper: 2022-2024 In Color Designer Paper
• Inks: Starry Sky
• Tools & Accessories: Window Sheets, Layering Circles Dies, Medium Daisy Punch, Ladybug Builder Punch, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Starry Sky 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon, Handheld Punch, Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Here are the layers and measurements:

Lid:

• Parakeet Party Cardstock 3-7/8″ x 3-7/8.
• Score at 1/2″ on all four sides.
• On two opposite sides, cut on the short scored lines shown in red on the pattern below to create tabs.
• Fold cardstock on all scored lines.
• Add adhesive to the small tabs and glue to the inside to form the sides. TIP: Glue the tabs loosely so they will fit over the box. Don’t line up exactly at the scored lines. I lined mine up about 1/16th” from the scored lines on each tab.
• Glue a designer paper layer to the top of the lid that measure 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″.
• Decorate the designer paper square on top as you like. I used the Hello Ladybug Bundle and the Medium Daisy Punch.

Box Bottom:

• Parakeet Party Cardstock 8-1/4″ x 8-1/4″.
• Score at 2-3/4″ and 5-1/2″. Turn cardstock once and score again.
• Cut off each corner diagonally as shown on the pattern.
• Cut four slits as shown in red on the pattern.
• Fold cardstock on all scored lines.
• Use the Layering Circles Dies, cut a 2-1/8″ Circle on one section. You will have to fold over some of the tabs so you can run the cardstock and die through your die-cutting machine. Use one of the tabs that has no diagonals attached to it to cut the circle.
• Glue a Window Sheet to the inside of the circle that measures 2-5/8″ x 2-5/8″. I added Mini Glue Dots to each corner to keep it looking neat.
• Add designer paper layers to the front and on the inside that measure 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″. You will need 7 total.
• Once the designer paper layers are glued in place, fold the diagonal layers towards the center on the inside and glue to secure to form the two pockets.
• Decorate the designer paper squares as you like. I used the Hello Ladybug Bundle.

Tags:

• You will need two tags for the pockets. Cut Parakeet Party Cardstock to measure 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ x 2.
• Glue a Basic White Cardstock layer to each tag that measures 2″ x 2″. Stamp as you like.
• Use a handheld punch to add a small hole at the top and add ribbon tied into a knot.
• Slide each tag into each pocket.