4x4 Lidless Box

I spent some time putting together this little tutorial on how to make the 4x4 lidless box I used for my be warm drink gift set. I wasn't able to find just the right sized container, so I decided to make my own! Have fun with it!


What you need:
2 - 4"x9" rectangles
2 - Just-shy of 4" squares
4 - 1.5"xJust-shy of 4" rectangles, complimentary color
2 - 1.5"x12" rectangles (some will be trimmed as excess) OPTIONAL
Embellishments, scissors, adhesive, etc.

Score the 4"x9" rectangles at 4" and 8", and at .5" across the bottom.
With your scissors, snip all corners and creases as shown. Exact angles are not important ... but don't get too carried away!

Overlap one of the 1" sections with one of the 4" sections with good adhesive so you have four 4" squares in a row, and a 1" rectangle at one end. I like to use a liquid glue for the gluing process so I have a bit of time for wiggling things into place.

Overlap the last 4" square and the 1" end and adhere with good adhesive.

Shape the box so it's nice and square. Nicely done so far!

Alternate each of the corners over/under so it holds its form (no need to glue at this point, but you can if you'd like).

Adhere one of the just-shy of 4" squares to the bottom, taking care to line up the edges nicely. Again, using a good liquid glue here allows you a bit of wiggle time.

For added stability, adhere the second just-shy of 4" squares to the inside bottom.

Nice and finished looking! Good job!

Shape one edge of all four of your just-shy of 1.5"x4" complimenting rectangles.

Adhere the complimenting rectangle to the inside of your box, on all four sides. It helps to line each side up with the one next to it by looking at the inside of the box while you stick things down.

Embellish as you'd like! I used the 1.5"x12" strips of patterned paper around my box. I did end up trimming off about 7" or 8", but it was just easier to start with two full length 12" strips and trim them down as needed.

ENJOY!

Comments

[Emily Hughes]

What are you using for the box material? I'm ready to start making gift boxes but I'm not sure where to get the supplies. Thanks! Your tutorial is great!

[mt23stamper]

Hey, a 4" box with potential for a denser gift load and longer wear 'n tear from receiver toting and desktop admiration. Now, that is a great find including the scalloped edge adding durability to the box and making a handle addition long lasting. Been pondering a baby shower gift accent. This may be just the item! Turned out project girl is Colter Lee, a six pound boy! So glad I had my eye on shopping to browse until due date! Your tutorial made this a doable useful accent to a wicker basket gift. Thank you.

[Angela K]

TFS I just love this and plan to use it for thr holidays, and many more projects in the year to come!!

[Julie (Joypup on SCS)]

Love this tutorial, but I am curious about the board you use. I could recycle some boxes (cereal boxes would be great, if I were to cover it...) but I would enjoy knowing more about what you used and where you got it! Thanks!

Julie

[Cynde]

Thanks for the Tutorial...You make it seem easy. Love the cute gift you put together with it. Especially love the snowflake with the jute and tied with the wooden button and cinnamon stick. Thats really a very natural looking good decoration on the box. Thanks for the great inspiration!

[IfatArt]

Thank you for the tutorial, its awesome!

[Michelle]

I just absolute (heart) this! Thank you so much for sharing - what a fabulous gift this will make.

[Chris Hauck]

Thanks so much for the deets on your clever creation....I cannot wait to play. It will have to wait til the weekend though.
Hugs,
Chris

[Elaine]

Great tutorial; thanks!

[Shari]

I love this project!

[Rhonda K.]

This is a fabulous little box! Thanks for sharing the instructions on creating them! Super job.

[Viv (VivLyn)]

Adorable and thanks for the tutorial! Love that snowflake and the cinammon stick is sweet!

[Chelle]

wonderful tutorial and gorgeous gift!!! love everything about it!
chelle

[Kari]

Thanks for the tutorial! I just love your box!!

[AnneMarieZ]

you are just the best!!

[Shila]

Oh.. what a wonderful idea! So cute and will be loved.

[Darlene]

Thank you! Thank you! Now I know what teachers are getting for Thanksgiving gifts. Youre the bestest! (as always)

[Beth]

This is beyond perfection, Anna! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!

[diane mcvey]

How utterly adorable!!!
I love your gift set, and the box is GREAT! Thanks so much for showing us...and for doing such a wonderful project!!! :D

[sherri]

Very cool. You are so crafty! Thanks for the step by step on this.

[Beth M]

Thanks for sharing the pattern!

[Cindy H.]

What a wonderful gift!! Your card is soooo cute - love it! Thanks for the box tutorial. It looks easy to make and I love how you decorated it! TFS

[Starla(star)]

Thanks for sharing the tutorial. Im such a visual/hands on that I need something that I can see

[Danielle]

Ooh, thanks for sharing! Love this idea!

[Renata]

I only wanted to say hi, I just found your blog and I love it!

With love from Holland,

Renata

[Mary Duffek]

Thanks for the awesome tutorial!

[Lana]

GET ON OUT OF HERE MISS ANNA WIGHT! IM COMING OVER TO YOUR HOUSE TO PLAY!!!!!!!!! I dont even need coffee now to wake up this morning! WOW! Thank you for sharing the tutorial too! WOW!

[Lauri Ingram]

Thank you so much for the tutorial! This is a great gift idea!