How to Make Rectangular Box & Lid

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Read all of the steps before starting.

Step 1: Choose a Pattern and Print It

Choose a box to make. Download and print the pattern.
Make a lightweight box by printing directly on cardstock. For a stronger box, print on computer paper and trace or transfer the pattern to cardboard before proceeding.

Follow the same instructions for both the box bottom and box top (lid).

Pattern Transfer Techniques

You can easily transfer a pattern to heavier cardboard by printing on transfer paper. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for using these products.

You can also use carbon paper to transfer the design. Place the carbon paper face-down on the cardboard and lay the pattern face-up on top. Trace over the pattern lines with a pencil—you may want to use a ruler or straight edge.

Finally, the simplest technique for transferring a pattern requires nothing more than the printed pattern and a pencil. Use a soft lead pencil (#2 or softer) and a firm hand to trace over all the pattern lines to be transferred. Turn the pattern face down on the cardboard and trace over the lines from the reverse side. (You should have no trouble seeing the lines from the back if you pressed hard while tracing them.) This type of transfer is usually good for 2 or 3 uses.

Printable Patterns

Rectangular bottom 

Colored - B&W

Rectangular top

Dots - Plain

Patterns are Adobe PDF files. The Adobe Reader is available for free.

All of Aunt Annie's project patterns are designed to be printed on standard letter-size paper (8.5"x11" or A4). When printing from Adobe Reader, you may need to select Auto-Rotate and Center or Choose paper source by PDF page size to ensure the best fit.

Step 2: Cut

Cut around the box pattern on the solid black lines. Try to make your cuts very straight. The box will be stronger and fit together better if the cuts are very straight.

Using a straight edge and craft knife will make some of the cutting easier, but be sure to protect the table with a cutting mat or thick piece of cardboard. Caution: Be careful. Craft knives are sharp and should not be used by children.

Step 3: Score Fold Lines

Score along each of the four fold lines. Scoring the fold lines makes for easier folding and sharper creases.

To score: Turn the box pattern with the marked lines up. Score along each of the fold lines (red in this illustration). On cardstock, use the bone folder or empty ballpoint pen to make an indent, not a cut. If you are using light- to medium-weight cardboard or poster board, use a straight edge and a craft knife or scissors to make a half-cut.

Heavy cardboard requires a cut score. Make a cut score by cutting all the way through the cardboard in a series of dashes. Hold the craft knife against a straight edge to make the cuts. Long cuts increase the flexibility of the fold, but weaken the cardboard. Base the length of the cuts and the space between the cuts on your need. You may want to do some testing on a scrap of cardboard.

Step 4: Fold Sides

Fold one side along the score line, then unfold. Repeat for the other three sides. When using thick cardboard like Bristol board, fold back so that the score is on the outside of the box. Lighter cardboard can be folded either way.

Step 5: Cover with Decorative Paper (optional)

Cut a rectangular piece of decorative paper larger than the box pattern by ¼" to ½" all around. Center and glue to what will be the outside of the box. Fold the excess paper over and glue, or just trim away.

Tip: It is very important to use a very good adhesive when covering a box with decorative paper, or laminating. Glue sticks and glues marked as suitable for children will not give a strong enough bond. When using a spray adhesive, follow the instructions for a permanent bond.

Step 6: Snip Corners

Snip each corner on the dashed line. This creates the glue tabs needed to assemble the box.

Step 7: Glue

Fold the cardboard into a box shape. Be sure the glue tabs are on the inside. Glue the tabs to the sides of the box with a good craft glue. You can also use staples or tape.

Follow the same instructions for both the box bottom and box top (lid).

That's it! Your box is done!

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