Monday 15 April 2013

UKS Hoppity Hop...


Today I'm lucky to be joining in with the UKScrappers Blog Hop where you will find plenty of inspiration to get your mojo flowing.
There are prizes along the way with a very generous prize from UKS to an overall random commenter
(please start from the beginning if you want to be in with a chance)

Hopefully you will have hopped from butterbee to find me.

I've never done a tutorial before so I do hope you will be able to follow my instructions to make this cute little pop up box.


You will need...
  • 12x12 double sided paper cut down to A4 (unless you have an A3 printer)
  • craft knife/scissors
  • glue (I used glossy accents)
  • 2 lengths of ribbon (20cm each)
  • Template
  • scorer
First of all you will need to download the template and print this onto your paper.


After cutting it out you should end up with something like this....



Decide which side of your paper you want to see more of and follow the guide below to score and crease in the right directions. (Mine is showing the inside of my box)








Before assembling your box you will need to fold back the top strip (left)
  and thread each piece of
your ribbon through the
holes and knot on the
 inside of your box (right)

This is now the outside of your box...









to assemble your box, add a bit of glossy accents to the two tabs and stick.

(I did mine one at a time as it is a bit fiddly holding both together)

With the box upside down, the photos show how to assemble the bottom as trying to explain it has proved far to tricky!


Turning your box the right way up, you should have something like this. 


Fill it with a small gift, sweets etc push the top down and tie the ribbon.
(My ribbon was a bit too short to tie a nice big bow but I'm sure yours will be just right)


I would love to see your boxes (if you decide to make one)

Please leave me a comment before hopping over to  
to see what wonderful inspiration she has for you... 

Here's the full hop list...

YOU ARE HERE >>>>>>http://ohblogitifyoucantbeatthem.blogspot.co.uk/ <<<<<<YOU ARE HERE
http://efemera-ink.blogspot.com/
http://www.iveartinmysoul.blogspot.com/
http://scrapbooksandcookbooks.blogspot.com/
http://heartfullyyours.blogspot.com/
http://ifazainon.blogspot.com/
http://www.just-jimjams.blogspot.com/
http://kathyisshopping.blogspot.com/
http://www.craftaholicleanie.co.uk/
http://miniowner.blogspot.com/
http://molescreations.blogspot.com/
http://notesonpaper.blogspot.com/
http://papercollecteranon.blogspot.com/
http://niknakschat.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.thehouseofbears.blogspot.co.uk/
http://somethingmaybenothing.blogspot.co.uk/
http://dollysdreamings.typepad.com/dollys_dreamings/
http://scribblesstickingstitchingstroking.blogspot.com/
http://sue-paperinkandglue.blogspot.com/
http://suzycad.blogspot.com/
http://scrappystickyinkymess.wordpress.com/
http://scrappyjens.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.scrappingmojo.blogspot.com/

84 comments:

  1. WOW, what a clever box.. i love the folding base and the intergrated lid... I WILL be brave and have a go.

    Thanks for the template.

    Wizbit (Liz)

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  2. So clever! Thank you for the template.
    Sue x

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  3. Thank you for that template, what a gorgeous project :) x

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  4. great tutorial :) I don't know if I'd be brave enough to try it though!

    purplybunny (uks)

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  5. Gorgeous colours, Lesley, and such a useful tutorial! Very handy for all those future gifts needed ... thanks for your lovely comments on my project, btw! Ali x

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  6. Just love it, thanks for the great idea

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  7. Fab box...might just have to try this. TFS

    Toni xx
    (misteejay)

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  8. Very nice! This would be perfect for some sweets for the kids.

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  9. That is so clever Lesley, thank you

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  10. How clever- such a gorgeous box which has endless possibilities. I might make these to put on next Christmas table!

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  11. What a great idea- cute and useful too! Tigerlady

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  12. Oh what a clever idea - what a lovely little gift box

    UKS lelly

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  13. This is lovely but I think it would be a bit beyond me!

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  14. Lovely box. Have bookmarked your blog to return to this project. Thanks UKS sue1952

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  15. What a great box .. and thanks for the template .. it looks a tad too complicated for drawing out myself!! I wonder how small you could make this?? Ooooh......

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  16. Oh this is perfect - I saw a box like this just yesterday and wondered how it was made!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Susibee

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  17. thanks for a great tutorial will have a go

    scrappybluecat uks

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  18. What a gorgeous box - love the paper too - I'm not very good at 'exact' measurements but this looks great so I will definitely have a go and if it pans out OK I will leave you a link to see it! Thanks so much for sharing this - PaulineD UKS xxx

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  19. That looks very intriguing - I will give it a try for sure, though I may need help at the next crop!!! Jimjams x

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  20. I forgot to add my UKS name to my post- I do really want to try making these!
    Kim

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  21. Oh wow how gorgeous is this box! Beautiful colour choice too. Thanks for sharing the template and showing us how to make this gorgeous - and useful - box. Sian aka Violaceous :)

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  22. Adorable little box thank you for sharing :)

    from Boland :)

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  23. Lovely box. Thank s for the template. Going to print it off now before I get sidetracked!
    chrisrydal x

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  24. Lovely box will be back later to print it onto card.

    meg baby (UKS)

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  25. This looks a great little box - would have been ideal for holding mini easter eggs!! Sarah x (UKS: Jayni)

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  26. Lovely box and great tutorial, thanks for sharing

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  27. Such a clever idea, love it :-)
    *here be dragons*

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  28. A very pretty box, I love exploding boxes so thanks for this something a bit different to try :) JoPink

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  29. clever idea--must try it :)

    Leigh11 xx

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  30. Really clever, Lesley - and I can see it intriguing the recipient as they try to open it LOL! Now, do I stop and play, or carry on blog-hopping and come back later? Decisions, decisions (Eileen C)

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  31. Thank you, such a lovely present idea. UKS - Sharon1973

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  32. fabulous! Will definitely be having a go at this!

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  34. Love this. Will definately have a go at it. Thanks for sharing :) (uks Jacqui200284)

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  35. That's a great tutorial for a really neat looking box - I'm sure that mine will look like something that a toddler has made but I shall have a go! Kim. (Stikkachikk on UKS)

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  36. Cute box Lesley and well done for your first tutorial! x

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  37. Thats a clever little box, thanks for showing us (Maria in France on UKS)

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  38. Very clever, will definitely try it. Kitty Crafts UKS

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  39. Definitely one to pin! (uksTinkerHamilton)

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  40. Great Ida Lesley. Thanks for showing it. KJJC.

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  41. You know I'm forgetful - forgot to put AllycatD in!

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  42. Thank you for the template - I will have a got at this sometime. UKS - Julesaroony

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  43. that is a lovely box and I am hoping with your fab instructions that I might even be able to make one!! Thanks xxx

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  44. Great box & one I havent seen before, thanks for the template & instructions :)
    K (aka Sylphraven)

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  45. Great idea, thanks!

    UKS - Clairewill

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  46. What a clever little box, thanks for sharing xx UKS - Scrappyyo

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  47. Thats fab. will save instructions.
    Soojay

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  48. Brilliant box Lesley...will definately be giving this a try in the future. Mary x

    scarymary555 on UKS

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  49. What a great idea, and a very easy to follow tutorial too, we'll definitely be trying this out, thanks.

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  50. That's a superb project - really terrific and so great to have the template. I will certainly have a go at this

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  51. What a lovely box, just fab & fab instructions

    lindschick xx

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  52. Gorgeous box and love the paper you have chosen..will give this idea a go! UKS....Bubbleblitt

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  53. What a cute box. Love how it all pops together. Thank you for the tutorial. Love, stillcrafting from UKS xx

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  54. Fab tutorial - looks fiddly for me! Thanks for the inspiration! Audrey xxx uks poetcrafty xxx

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  55. thank you what a super idea==alibi

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  56. these will be great to hold little gifts for my work colleagues at Xmas. thanks.

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  57. how clever is that - absolutely LOVE IT. well done.

    cantstopstampin

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  58. OOPS, forgot to leave my UKS name in my previous post

    NIKIG

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  59. Thank you for a great tutorial. UKS Tagsie

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  60. Very clever box, I hope I have the time to try it soon! -Cassia

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  61. Such a clever box, not seen this one before. Thanks for sharing. UKS Jolene.

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  62. Beautiful...and thanks for the clear instructions, feeling very inspired now! Hugs Sarah (butterbee on UKS)

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  63. Recommenting cos i forgot to add my uks user name this morning

    Beanpie11 aka Debbie R

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  64. Love the card you have used!
    Laura Godfrey

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  65. Thanks for the template, will definitely try this

    Chris55 - UKS

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  66. Lovely idea great use of double sided paper I find it hard to use them sometimes to get good enough use of both patterns but this fits thw bill nicely!!!
    Tasha aka teeshirt on UKS

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  67. A really beautiful and clever idea. Thanks for the instructions
    Fran (Hedgie)

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  68. Clever idea, thank you :)

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  69. Thanks for the template
    UKS Meggie

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  70. Lovely to see something NEW to make, super.

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  71. Wow so clever! Will download the template.

    Stacey Scrapred on UKS

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  72. Brilliant tutorial! My mum loves making these! You will never believe it but I made a template and made these with a class of 35 year sixes before christmas one year. Everyone said it could not be done - but they did it Blue Peter style and loved it! Very boy heavy class who loved engineering. They went home and made more out of cereal boxes and brought them in the next day! Great post! jenx (UKS wear crafts)

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  73. such a clever box, brilliant

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  74. Thats a cool idea!

    uks - darm

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  75. Well done, really clear tutorial, sweet little box.

    UKS name Fizzydrink

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  76. Wow this is an amazing little box, great for birthdays etc.

    Will definately be having a go at one.

    Paula - UKS Summer Sunflower

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  77. That is a great project, thanks for the template.
    UKS - mumof4girls

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  78. Love the colour and pattern on your box - very elegant. Made note to come back and look at this properly again. Great info and photos - thanks. Gill x UKS name is Seaside Crafter.

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  79. Brilliant (and a great tutorial - well done :D)xx
    UKS PinkSparklyScrapper

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  80. great box and Thanks for the template

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