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CraftyPod: How to make a gift box from an old greeting card!

  • Donna · 2 years ago
    Holy Moly that's clever! *Love* this idea.

    Lovely nails btw. Usually us crafty types have ragged nails and cuticles. Or did you use a hand double? ha ha
  • VivianLove · 2 years ago
    Great tutorial. I like the pics. Good job. Thanks for sharing!
  • Lisa Clarke · 2 years ago
    How great is that?! Now I'm glad I didn't throw away last year's cards yet :-)
  • macati · 2 years ago
    wow!
    I think I'll make some for christmas presents... good things come in small packages!
    :)
  • Mandi · 2 years ago
    Great tutorial! I have a bunch of cards to use :)
  • brea · 2 years ago
    Brilliant! Thanks for sharing.
  • gl. · 2 years ago
    oooo, that's gooooood! and it even looks doable to a measureaphobe like me.
  • Michelle at Scribbit · 2 years ago
    Oh I like this, I posted a different way to do this at my blog

    http://scribbit.blogspot.com/2006/12/tiny-gift-...

    but this makes a different sized box that would be great.
  • michelle · 2 years ago
    good tutoriul
  • Jeanbug · 2 years ago
    Oh, this is very cool ~ what a great idea (and excellent instructions!)
  • Cookiemomster · 2 years ago
    Wow, thanks so much!
  • kemi agbe · 2 years ago
    thanks for this idea... the pictures make it esay to follow i have been looking for tips like this on how to make this box.God Bless ya!
  • Annalesa · 2 years ago
    i have always wondered how to make these, i am so glad i know how know, it is cheap and a convenient way to use up your old unwanted cards.
    also, if you are in search of cards, you can go to a thrift store, they always have old cards for very cheap!
  • Cory · 2 years ago
    The great mystery: How does it not fall apart?
    Brilliant.
    Only guy responding :D
  • RecycleCindy · 2 years ago
    Cool recycled craft idea. Thanks so much for sharing it.
  • Janelle · 2 years ago
    I love these great little craft ideas that EVEN I can make! I am especially fond of ideas that include recycling! Thanks for sharing....I'm in on the comments late, but just in time for Christmas!
  • JPEZ · 2 years ago
    Holy moly! Made one using a blank card with a ballet photo on the front and it is divinely beautiful.
    Will make a great little gift box for some holiday trinket!
  • Miss Elaine · 2 years ago
    This is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. Easily followed with the written instructions and excellent photographs. Now I know how to box my homemade candies (fudge, truffles, etc.) for Christmas. Thanks bunches!!
  • De · 2 years ago
    EXCELLENT! Always looking for ways to reuse things. Love to get more information on making items such as this.
  • Ceil · 2 years ago
    I like this box, but I have an box made with old christmas cards, - all sides, bottom, and top are stiched together with yarn in a v pattern - it resembles a treasure chest, as the sides all bow a bit. Help! I received it as a gift in 1979 ish, and have been looking for directions ever since. A woman had made them for a girl I worked with.

    I don't know if this is where I can go for this help. But, thanks.
  • Pat · 2 years ago
    This is a great idea! Now I'll look at discount cards with the thought of possible gift boxes.
  • Anonymous · 2 years ago
    Oh what a lovely gift box !!!! Iam going to make one but make it like an old suitcase and use if for my school project

    Thanks so much :)
  • Zoe · 1 year ago
    CUTE!
    I just finished making my own and it's adorable!
    thanks for the idea!
  • olga · 1 year ago
    grate you have no idea how it help me
  • lilly · 1 year ago
    Wow! great way to recycle paper. I am going to make a few jewellery gift boxes. Thanks for the brilliant idea
  • rhennu · 1 year ago
    I have so much cards that means i can make a box out of the cards






    thank you thank you
  • Ken · 1 year ago
    Wonderful! In a "stamp"art store i saw a little box like this used as a shadow box with a twig inside and a cut out bird stamp attached to the twig! Use the opposite side of the card for the inside of the box. (it had a little frame around it also. Thanks for sharing.
  • kiri · 1 year ago
    thanks it really helped me
  • Shirley · 1 year ago
    THANK YOU for the simple directions! I found other directions on
    another site but yours are much easier! I will use this project for
    my weekday school class at church.
  • Iris Suliguin · 1 year ago
    i love your boxes. it's fun, easy and works very well :D
  • Vicky · 1 year ago
    Terrific! I have a bunch of cards that I didn't know what to do with. Thanks!
  • anonymous · 1 year ago
    Hey that was sooo helpful!
    I was trying to find a way to spruce up some butter cookies that I made for a friend and I have kept all my birthday and christmas cards from since I was ten so this was absoloutely perfect!
  • Linda · 1 year ago
    Perfect for I love you coupons
  • Simran · 1 year ago
    I LOVE THIS ! i made one in my class but it was way more complicated i thought this is aewsome thanks !
  • deborah · 1 year ago
    THIS IS GREAT IT HELP ME IN MY TECHNOLOGY CLASS AND THE RESULTS CAME OUT WONDERFULLY.
    THANKS
    BYE
  • anonymous · 1 year ago
    this project comes in handy! glad i found you because it helps a lot!!! THX!!!
  • Anonymous · 1 year ago
    i looked in so many shops trying to find nice gift boxes ,
    now i can make them myself, it's great!!
    many thanks
  • Sam Bakes · 1 year ago
    Hiyaa thanks this is great i have had a fab time making these they are great gift ideas and thanks alot for sharing this with us the instuctions are easy to understand and i can now make my own instead of looking for the perfect box i can make them my self thanks again bye x
  • Savvy · 1 year ago
    This is awesome. I'm definitely going to be using this come Christmas time. I mentioned this tutorial on my blog: http://www.savvyhousekeeping.com/?p=122
  • Abby Wilson · 1 year ago
    That is great! I have only made the small 2"x2" boxes from old cards, attaching a loop of cording to make Christmas tree ornaments. I always thought that was a great way display last year's colorful cards. This idea is awesome! thank you sharing and for the great information pics!!
  • britttttttany · 1 year ago
    we did this as a geometry project. it is a lot of fun.
  • sakhi · 1 year ago
    Wow... will definitely try this!! :) I HAVE to!! :)
  • Hannah · 1 year ago
    Thanks so much for the pictures and great instructions. This is exactly what I was looking for! Have a great day!
  • Jeannie · 1 year ago
    Thank you! I had forgotten how to make these because it has been years since i've done so. And now I have small gifts so they are needed. Thank you so much!
  • Beth · 1 year ago
    Myself being a beginner paper craft person finds this soooo easy and I have made 14 just in an hour. I was in box heaven. I have found several other sites but found them hard to understand. Thanks for making this easy for me.
  • ivy · 1 year ago
    Thank you! I had forgotten how to make these because it has been years since i’ve done so. And now I have small gifts so they are needed. Thank you so much!
  • Jodie · 1 year ago
    Its a great idea but how do you get it to be so neat?
  • Natalie · 1 year ago
    Thanks, I've been searching for something like this. It's perfect for the small gifts kids like to gife to teachers etc. Well done!
  • Linh · 1 year ago
    OMG that's is really good!!!! and it is a great idea!!!! i am going to use it no doubt!!!
  • Shirley · 1 year ago
    I am looking for a box my grandma use to make back in the 50's. Top & bottom was hexagon shape, sideswere ( ) like that, they were crocheted together . She use to put hankies in it that she croched the edges. And give them as gifts. Let me know if you find any.
  • Janice · 12 months ago
    This is great! Very simple to follow the directions. How do you hide the signature though? I did one, and the signature is right there in the bottom of the box. Don't really like that. How can it be hidden?
  • JO · 10 months ago
    Wow, thank you so much for this fab idea! Im getting Married and will be getting all the girls together to help make these boxes as my favor boxes for our Guests filled with wee chocolates! You are a real life saver! Much appreciated! x
  • BB · 8 months ago
    Thank you for this tutorial, was really useful and the easiest to follow!
  • shamin · 6 months ago
    this box is so easy and helpful thank u
  • Melissa · 5 months ago
    I absolutely love this! I can't tell you how many times I wished I could think of something useful to make with greeting cards. Thank you!