Paper Box Making

I've been making these boxes for years out of discontinued wallpaper sample books and wrapping paper scraps, but you can use any type of paper or cardstock you choose.  Not sure where this pattern first originated, but a woman from church who taught GEMS gave me the pattern.

This box finished size is approx. 4" x 4" x 2".  I started with two 12" square papers.

What you will need:  ruler, pencil, scissors and 2  square papers of your choice, tape/glue optional.

1.  With your ruler draw a diagnal line from opposite corners on the backside of the paper.  You now have an X drawn on the backside.

2.  Fold corners meeting at center of X as shown.

 3.  Fold straight edges meeting at center.  Open as shown below.

 4.  Cut  on fold line to next fold line.  Look at below picture.  There will be four cut marks.

 5.  Fold open as shown below.

6.  Fold in corner at fold line.  Flap from above will hold it together when you fold it over.

 7.  If desired, tape or glue to secure.

8.  Do the same for the bottom of box.  However, trim the bottom box 1/4" smaller to start.

9.  Embellish with ribbons and/or anyother items you would like. 

It takes me longer to embellish it than making the box.