by Linda | Dec 31, 2010 | DIY printables
I had previously posted a bag and box template, but those templates actually came out of my original experimentation with creating a house with paper. Actually, it all started with a birdhouse template video I saw by Marion Smith and I thought I could create my own version of a house or home from that idea. After a bunch of prototypes I’ve realized there are two options possible and I’ve included both below for download, so you can play along! One version has the roof separated, so it can overhang on top of the house shape…the other is just all one piece folded up like a box. Simpler in some respects but you don’t get the overhanging of the roof detail…
From experimenting, I’ve realized there are a lot of details to figure out in creating a template. I’m sure more can be perfected in regards to what I’ve posted, but I’m happy to have figured out that I can do it myself! It’s fun to realize that really we can make any shape we want and of course the thicker the cardstock the more sturdy it will be in the end. I suppose you can use the template to create the shape with any material type that is sturdy enough!
Download house templates PDF files
In my examples I’ve used regular copy paper which results in a flimsy structure. Not only that, it’s hard to glue everything together when the paper is not so sturdy – go with wet adhesive if possible! I’m sure I’ll be trying out other shapes and exploring more papercrafting and design on them as well. I like to create these custom little pieces, super fun and now I’m thinking I can create an entire village so the kids can play with them…cool! Let me know if you have any requests or ideas as well 🙂 Enjoy!
Also, let me take a moment to say – have a fabulous holiday season and a MEGA Happy New Year – until 2011! Ciao ciao!
by Linda | Dec 22, 2010 | DIY printables
Sorry for the confusion with my last template – it’s more of a bag not a box. But that mixup inspired me to share the actual box… I had actually created this first in all my experimentation. It’s amazing how one template can grow into a bunch of variations…so watch out for even more templates I’ll be sharing. For now, here’s the square box template for holiday treats.
Download FREEBIE Holiday Treats Square Box Template
Download Holiday Treats Square Box Template PDF
Here are some photos to show how it looks constructed, just a square box with a top that closes with a flap. Really simple and easy to create. I’ve also shown a bottom view, so you see how it’s like many box flaps that you slip together and it stays put, especially once you put some goodies inside. If you are putting in heavy items, you can of course just glue the bottom to secure as well. Using a nice cardstock weight will make this box stronger as well – enjoy!
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I hope you enjoy using this freebie Holiday Treats Square Box Template printable. Be sure to check out the archive full of freebies. Happy downloading and happy printing!
by Linda | Dec 20, 2010 | DIY printables
For our Christmas dinner this year, I’ve been trying a few different ways to incorporate a papercraft into our table setting. Obvious option is to make a festive place card. In experimenting and playing around I somehow ended up with a treat box instead. Not sure if I’ll be using this for our table setting, but I figured since it’s a cute template I’ve already created…might as well share!
Download Christmas Candy Cane Treat Box Template
You basically just fold along the dotted line guides and then cut out the whole shape. You glue the white flap to the inside and fold up the bottom flaps in the order numbered, slipping the last flap into the slit that remains. So it seals up nicely by itself. These would be a great Christmas treat boxe as party favors or punch a hole and hang them up in a garland…lots of possibilities. I was thinking to put names in the circle label so they could actually be place cards… but I’m just not sure I want to give everyone treats before dinner 🙂 Let me know what you think and enjoy!
[update]
To try to make it clearer, I’m adding a photo of my sample, so you can sort of see what it looks like. Basically, the circle label is on the front side of the long top flaps. I’ve just attached them by punching a hole and tying with ribbon, but you could staple or punch two holes to string ribbon through. For the box itself, I guess more of a bag – you basically fold the entire paper along those dotted line guides. Then it’ll be easy to glue the white flap to the inside. Then the bottom section doesn’t really require glue at all, just push down the flaps in the order numbered and the fourth flap is slipped into the slit… you might have seen this kind of construction in other boxes. Really simple… have fun!
by Linda | Dec 2, 2010 | DIY printables
The holidays are super busy and I have way too many things going on… but at the same time I couldn’t help drawing up some cute little holiday tags and post them up. I wanted to participate in the holiday tag printables list on We Love To Illustrate… so that gave me a good excuse to astray from work duties. We all need creative playtime, right? Otherwise, I need to get back to drawing, designing, editing, bookbinding, making minibooks and scrapbooking away… eek!
Download Bear Hugger Printable Holiday Tags PDF
I hope you can use them for your handmade holiday gift giving – happy holidays! Ciao ciao…
by Linda | Nov 25, 2010 | DIY printables
Happy Thanksgiving to my USA blog friends and a general happy holidays to everyone! I drew up a little Thanksgiving girl, so thought it would be nice to share as a last minute goodie. For some reason I was compelled to draw one of those pilgrim hats 🙂
Download ZIP file of Thanksgiving Girl digistamp
Thank you for following my blog and offering your lovely comments and encouragement. Enjoy the freebie digital stamp and I hope you have a great weekend, ciao ciao!
