How to make a gift or treat box

Steps

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   Step 1

   
   Materials: Thick paper 9 inches x 7 inches Paper glue Scissors Ribbon or string Pen
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   Step 2

   
   Place your paper so that the short edges are at the sides. Bring the right edge over to the left, as if you were going to fold it in half. Do not crease. Pinch the 2 side edges to mark the middle points
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   Step 3

   
   Fold the left and right sides to the pinch marks Unfold
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   Step 4

   
   Fold the left and right edges to the crease marks you just made in the last step. Unfold
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   Step 5

   
   Fold the bottom edge up about ½ inch
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   Step 6

   
   Bring the top edge down to the folded bottom edge to fold in half. Unfold
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   Step 7

   
   Fold the bottom and top edges to the center crease you just made
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   Step 8

   
   Result Fold in half horizontally
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   Step 9

   
   On the second middle squares from each end, mark 2 small lines in their centers. See the picture
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    Step 10

    
    Make lines from the middle of the marks to the corners of the creases. See the picture. Pay attention that there is a space between the lower and upper triangles
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    Step 11

    
    Cut out the triangles
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    Step 12

    
    Unfold and put glue on the small fold at the top. Bring the bottom edge up top edge - to fold in half and press down on the glue.
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    Step 13

    
    Stick your fingers inside and push outwards to make the box shape
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    Step 14

    
    Put ribbon or string around the area with the cut triangles. Gently pull the strings together with a knot. You may have to help the points go inward a little Put the treats in before closing the second side.
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    Step 15

    
    Your treat box is ready! You can glue a decorative strip, names or ribbon along the center after step 11.