Thursday, February 4, 2016

Awesome Find for Creating Professional Looking Boxes


I must have boxes on the brain after yesterday's post, but was playing around with some different types of papers and the like and quite by accident, I came across a wonderful, I guess you could call it paper, that makes the most professional looking boxes ever!  This will revolutionize my box making for sure!  Not only does it make sturdier, stronger treat boxes, but also makes wonderful boxes for those thick, well embellished cards we love to make.


I can explain it all better to you in the video below, so take a peak and see if you like this idea as much as I do!



The finished products are so professional looking.  They look like a purchased gift box rather than a flimsy home made version.  The only downfall is the backing boards only come in white and in 8.5 x 11  and 10 x 14 inches, although the larger size is more expensive.  I found them listed on Amazon under Magazine Backing Boards.  But when you think about it, most envelopes are white, and the boxes can certainly be decorated, embellished or even wrapped.  One suggestion:  when scoring this type of paper, be sure to score it on the matte side.  This will give the glossy side nice smooth edges.  If you score it on the glossy side with that intending to be the outside of the box, the edges will be rough and crack.  I have attached links to templates for the two card boxes shown in the photos.



























Box Template for A2 CardsBox 

Template for 5.5" square cards

7 comments:

  1. Can you give the amazon item number? I can't seem to find the right one. I find coated on both sides but I believe you said coated one side only. I see smaller than 8.5x11, but I want this or bigger. I try to match the picture in your video but that seems to be magazine sleeves. Thanks so much for sharing your ingenious find. Diane

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  2. Hi Diane,

    As I mentioned, the ones I showed in the video, my husband got at either a local comic book store or at the flea market from someone who sells the supplies. I found this one on amazon which I think is comparable. http://www.amazon.com/BCW-Supplies-Golden-Backing-Boards/dp/B003ZUPO6M/ref=pd_sim_200_6?ie=UTF8&dpID=31vx3S%2B%2BXnL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0YVKYPXHNTYM6E01B8A9 I think they are all pretty much the same. I hope this helps. Jeanne

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  3. I just found your blog and love where it's going. :^) Congrats on getting started and best wishes for a long ride. I look forward to your projects landing in my emailbox!

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    1. Thank you so much for the kind words! I appreciate it so much!
      Jeanne

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  4. Hi Jeanne I just found your blog. I too am new to Silhouette Cameo. What did you set your blade at to cut these boards at?

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    1. Hi Kitt! Welcome! The settings I used were Blade 7, Speed 1, thickness 33, and I set it to double cut. Be sure to do a test cut first to see if these settings work for you.

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    2. Hi Kitt! Welcome! The settings I used were Blade 7, Speed 1, thickness 33, and I set it to double cut. Be sure to do a test cut first to see if these settings work for you.

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