Sweetheart Pillow Box

A heart-shaped container for small sweet treats - a pillow box cone.

Here's your free Valentine papermake:

SweetheartPillowBox.pdf

SweetheartPillowBox.svg

 To make: Print, cut out. Score the fold lines, crease the fold lines taking care on the curves. Glue reinforcements over holes. Glue the top marquise shape behind the top of the heart side. Glue the side flap. Pop open the pillow box, insert contents. Thread tag on a ribbon and through holes (use a tapestry needle).

Happy Valentine's Day!

Russian Doll Pockets Print-and-Cut

I am re-posting a favourite blogpost as a lockdown craft for your kids. 

Here are the print-and-cut Russian Dolls:

RussianDolls.pdf

The how-tos are printed on the page. 

Enjoy - and stay safe!

Gingham Gift Bag

Here's a cheerful mini gift bag you can make in a jiffy. It is an open-ended pillow box - all-in-one construction. There's a gift tag, too. Spring-y and cheerful - just what is needed.

Here is your free print-and-cut design:

GinghamGiftBag.pdf

GinghamGiftBag.svg

The design inspiration for the gingham print came from Digital Textile Design, by Melanie Bowles and Ceri Isaac. 

To make the bag: print, score the fold lines, cut out the bag. Fold the creases, giving special care to the marquise-shaped base. Glue the sides and you are good to go!