Hi everyone!
I have been working on a Design Space cut file for the very popular Box Card.
I've made it using just the score line and a box from Cricut Craft Room basics. Which means that anyone with an Explore can cut it!
I have two versions of the file available. A 4 slot version and a 3 slot version.
The insert in this box card is very different to most box cards.
Here's the link to a blog post by Deb Valder http://stampladee.com/ where you'll find her beautiful sample boxes and her video showing how to put the box together.
I contacted Deb to see if I could use her idea in my cut file and she said "Yes!"
I know you're going to love this new way of making the insert. It is so much easier to place it in the box.
Thanks so much Deb!! If you visit her blog please leave her some love and tell her I sent you!
Here's a couple of sample boxes all ready for decoration. Notice how nice and straight the inserts are sitting!
(These box cards are so hard to photograph!!)
So how do you get the files? Easy...
- Just click the blue Google Friend Connect "Join this Site" button to become a follower of this blog. (That's the first gadget at the top of the column to the right.)
- Click the orange box below to download the file
- Click on the link to open the file in Design Space. Make sure you do a Save As and give it a different name. That way you'll always have the original on hand.
- Read the assembly instructions below. You'll also find additional instructions in this post: http://thenon-craftycrafter.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/new-version-of-box-card-file.html
The file is totally free! But please do not share it!!! Share the link to this blog post instead.
I designed the box to be 2.5" square and 5.5" tall. At that size you will get two boxes from one sheet of 12" x 12" cardstock.
If you want to make the box smaller (or larger if you're using 12"x24" cardstock) make sure you select both parts of the box before you resize. Otherwise the box and the inserts won't stay in proportion. To select both parts you can drag a selection box around them, or (if it's working) hold down the Shift key and click on each part in turn.
The main part of the box is very easy to assemble. Just fold along the score lines, put adhesive on the tab and adhere inside the box.
Here it is partly decorated.
Next fold the insert. When it's folded it should look like this:
Place adhesive on each of the small panels that will attach to the inside of the box. There will be adhesive on two panels on each side of the insert.
Next fold the insert in half along the score line I have marked in white in the picture below.
Here you can see where the insert will slide into the box.
Remove the adhesive from both sides of the insert and slide it into the box.
Make sure it is flush with the bottom of the box. I designed it so that when it's flush with the bottom it is just slightly shorter than the top of the box. It should fit snugly but still give you a little wiggle room.
Once it's in fully, flatten the box against the inserts.
Then open it one turn and flatten again.
Repeat until you've flattened all four sides.
Open the box up and your inserts should be sitting nice and straight like this:
The three slot version is a little trickier to put together as the insert is slightly smaller. But it's still much easier than the individual inserts that all the other box cards use!
If you would like my scalloped edge and top not edge versions of this box card they are available in the "Design Space Projects Links" photo album of my Facebook group Cricut Explore and More
Did I mention it was free????
454 comments:
1 – 200 of 454 Newer› Newest»HI Narelle, This is genius! I love the new insert! You are wonderful! I would love the file and appreciate you sending it to me! Thank you, thank you, thank you! joy.tracey@gmail.com HUGS! Joy
Thank you for sharing the cut file. Look forward to receiving it janislu@msn.com
thanks for the share peggy.dannel@comcast.net
Loooove this new insert. Thanks for sharing! I would love the file, please. :-) linda2222 at shaw dot ca
Thank you for offering the file for free. Lynn8219@fuse.net
Love love this!! tmkious08@me.com
I Love this! Thank you! cbarrett2006@gmail.com
Thanks for offering a file! I just hope I know what to do with it when you send it :) This will be my first attempt at this box. barbpoll@shaw.ca Thanks again!
Thanks for the file. Can't wait to use it. grannyanne16@hotmail.com
Thank you for the file it's awesome would love to have also I think I am now following correctly :)
You are a wonder what would we do w/o you....I thank you so much now I am a member Maile Lei
Ops I forgot to put my email ...ben101964@yahoo.com
just started following you ... dalia1024@yahoo.com thanks for the hard work and sharing the file
Narelle - I just love it!!! I want to play with this as soon as I am done playing in the Pinterest party!! Thanks for the inspiration. I would love the file..
jlkozar AT comcast DOT net
Thank you for sharing excited to try it :) nburden2009@gmail.com
Narelle, I love this card. I am always loving what you share. I will email you my email.
thank you for making this box card and then being willing to share it with all of us
Christi
fillhardfarm at ymail dot com
Hi, Narelle...found yur blog awhile back when I was trying to learn CCR and instantly became a follower. You are so clear in your instructions and I love that! Also would love to try and make one of these awesome box cards! My email is patbaskin@hotmail.com. Hugs and Thanks!
Thanks for sharing trainewife@aol.com
Wow! I am so excited that you created the card-in the-box file. It was on my crafting To Do List. krlynt@me.com.
Wow. This is great. This was on my crafting To Do List. Please send to krlynt@me.com. Is it okay to share with others?
Thanks for sharing!! Love your blog! Cannot wait to make my first box card! blmkbradley@gmail.com
Thanks for Sharing! You did fantastic job! krisalis02@yahoo.com
Thanks for sharing. mccaskil.regina@sbcglobal.net
I knew there had to be an easier way to do this kind of box! Thanks for sharing!
very clever!! would love this file - miz_frizzle@yahoo.com
thanks!
Thanks for doing this...... swatts1@aol.com
I am a follower and would love to have these design space files! TFS!!!! tx.deb@tx dot rr.com
Excited to be following your blog. Thanks for the hard work and sharing the file. (martha.gerling@gmail.com)
This is such a great share....Thank You smlbugg@yahoo.com
Woohoo thank you Narelle :) I cant wait to cut it. I am a follower. talumar1@yahoo.com
I am a follower,
I am follower,Cricut Joy
joydee1963@yahoo.com ,Cricut Joy
I am following, I would love to have this file! fourmadsons@gmail.com
slarue@gmail.com. Thanks so much. I am already a follower.
I am now a follower and want to thank you for not only creating this but for sharing this too
misunset1041@att.net
Just became a follower. Would love the file for this. So amazing! Thanks for sharing this.
rhaun64@gmail.com
New follower! Thanks for the file! tamr0813@yahoo.com
Narelle, I am a follower and admirer of your creativity. Thanks for creating the file.
rwdedecker@yahoo.com
Following bbspageantpage@yahoo.com thank you
Thank you for making this easier on us....kackybeans@yahoo.com
Thank you, Narelle, for taking the time to create this for everyone. I love making these cards but now it will be so much easier! I've been following for a while now and love your blog!
angiespaperpassion at gmail dot com
Thanks for sharing this file with us. It really does look like it will be much easier to add the insert!
sherri underscore braun at hotmail dot com
Tanks for sharing....I would love the info for this file. scrappinvall@yahoo.com
I'm a follower :) Thanks so much for doing this. I have been really wanting to try these out but never had the time or patience to make the template. My email: greenie8705 at gmail dot com.
Thanks for sharing this file. It looks very nice. Lovestosew@verizon.net
Narelle this is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing! Happy Easter to you too.
P.S. I been a follower for quite some time ;)
Janis
Oops forgot this jdegouffatcharter.net
Janis
Thank you so much for sharing your file. hrvatica.c at gmail dot com
Thank you for sharing! masolomon2001 at yahoo dot com.
I would love the file for the card in a box. Email is kkbrockman55@gmail.com
Excellent tutorial!
Hi Jenny, I'll need your email address. (Unless you emailed it to me. In which case you should have received the file already!) :)
Your email bounced! Could you check that it's correct?
:)
Narelle
I would prefer you didn't. :) The file is for followers of this blog only. But feel free to share the link to this blog post. I'll happily email the file to any new followers.
Awe. Thank you so much for your willingness to share your file. I would love to have the link. Officerwife@gmail.com
I'd love to have the file for this as well, Narelle. Thanks so much for sharing. These cards have been everywhere and I've loved all the versions I've seen. Thanks again. dianehodrick@yahoo.com
Thanks Narell, I love making cards in a box. I would love to have your file rheba2008@hotmail.com
the insert method looks so much easier thanks again
Thanks for the file. I am very excited to try it.
Hi,
I am so excited to follow you. I love the box file too. Thank you for sending it. cathleenapayne@gmail.com
Last one before I go to bed! :)
I did it! I am now a follower, I thought I already was from a long time ago, but now I am for sure, I would love your box card file, sent to lynnmcnally2002@yahoo.com Thank you for sharing with me.
AKA (the soap lady)
Lynn
You are so clever! I would love the cut file. Thanks so much..
jlleavitt@q.com
I would like to have this cut file too! I have had my explore for over a month and have not created anything successfully yet :-/ Thanks. mslatoyamccoy@gmail.com
I am now a NEW follower to your blog. Love your stuff. TFS - I'd love the cut file as well. smbruner627@gmail.com
Love the new insert! Can't wait to try it!
Mona
monaarmstrong@Hotmail.com
I sent you an email Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with us!
ksqueeb
I always had your blog bookmarked. I don't know why I never thought to join. It is so nice of you to share your cut file. Your box is very pretty. My email sfitzu15@gmail.com.
TY - Sandra
I would love to have the card box cut file. Thank you for your time in creating and sharing it. Angela.
fabrichead1@yahoo.com
Hi Narelle.I I'm a new follower of your blog and would love to receive this file. Thanks so much for sharing!
clepatb@gmail.com
Hi, thanks for sharing the file. I will love to get the file. You can email me at ag73@bellsouth.net I can't wait to try to make one. :) Thanks
I love this file -- thank you for sending it to everyone!! lwinc@cox.net
Laurel
File has been emailed to everyone up to here! :)
very generous of you to offer up your hard work to us...its beautiful
craft . techniques @ gmail . com
Thank you
Done! :)
Thanks for the information about this box. I think I will try one.
Hi Narelle - Thank you so much for posting about this pop up card box and willingness to share your file ! I would love the file for DS please. scrapmequickdesigns@gmail.com
Thank you!!! this will save me a lot of time. My grandson's 2nd birthday is Saturday and I plan on making this, of course, with your help!!!
Forgot to send you my e-mail abuelita1955@gmail.com. In Design Space place and yes I did follow you!!!!
Well, of course I am a follower! :) I would love your file!! nadia_atpa@yahoo.com
Hi Narelle, I am a follower and love your version of the box card. I would love to receive your shared file to cut on my Explore. Thank you so much for all your work.
Hi Narelle! I've followed you through email for a while now, and I just joined using the blue button here. You are so creative! Thanks so much for offering the cut file. I teach a card-making class at a local retirement community, and I wanted to make a box card at our May class. I was afraid that the insert would prove to be very difficult for the ladies in the class, but this will make it much easier for them! Thanks so very much! My email address is: lbrown7@neo.rr.com
What a great idea for the insert! It looks SO much easier then the way I've been doing it. Please send me the file ~ cheladones@gmail.com
Thanks so much!
I just joined your blog. I have loved you in the MB for several years!
Thank you for sharing the box cuts. I made one by hand. It turned out great until my DD's puppy took a bite out of it!
joyfullycrafting@hotmail.com
Joy
Your posts are so helpful. You have great information. I love the box cards. I would love the files . rockei004@sbcglobal.net
Hi Narelle. I have been a follower of yours for forever and love your work! Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us! I would love this file, thank you again! Katie cdokk@hotmail.com
I am now a follower! Just discovered you! I have been wanting to do a box for some time! I would love this file! kensbw@hotmail.com THANK YOU!
I am a new follower. I have been wondering how those boxes were made. Please share the file. my email is schristman@shaw.ca
Thanks so much for sharing your crafty knowledge with us. I'm a big fan of yours!
adehart@bellsouth.net
I thought I was a follower from long ago but I wasn't! All fixed now and I would love this file please!
Forgot to give you my email address: jrcreate07@gmail.com
This is so nice of you to share your file, thank you much. I am now a follower! My email is scoe1@cox.net
Thanks!
Sandy
Hi Narelle....this is great....but like you I don't have an Explore...YET....so if possible I would love the file and will anxiously await your file for the regular Cricut. I am following you on your site as well as Pinterest. Please send me the file at: trezzsc@aol.com
Thank you so much my email address is k1i2m3@cox.net
kimberly colson
Hello. I am a follower and would love the box file. they are so cute. plz send to missylb2000@yahoo.com. thanks.
Hello - I am a follower and would love this file. jl195 at comcast.net
Thank you!!
I joined your site and am so happy I did. I am finding so many cute projects on your blog. Also I can't wait to get the file to make this card in a box!!! Thank you so much for that. kj_riley4953@q.com Kathleen
I am a follower. Please send me the file for ccr when you have it :) givinfaith at gmail dot com.
I am a follower! shon_dricka@yahoo.com
Thank you for posting this. I just became a follower pugdog1217@gmail.com
Hi new follower but I visit a lot! I would love the file. My email is p19hodges@comcast.net Thank you so much!!
Thanks for the offer of the free file. I am now following your site and my email is lenoriakelly@att.net
I am following my email is gdygert88@yahoo.com
I'm back at my desk and about to start sending out the emails! :)
I am a follower, thanks for the file, pjlawrence47@sbcglobal.net
I'll need an email address Patti. :)
Your email address bounced Mary. :)
Looks awesome. I can't wait to try it. Thanks! swensontc@msn.com
Thank you. I have wanted to have something like this for my new Explore but wasn't comfortable with the design.
atenciomarilyn@gmail.com
All emails have been sent. And in some cases re-sent!! Let me know if you still haven't received it. I've changed email programs so hopefully that has fixed the problem I was having yesterday.
Narelle
I still haven't received my file. Just wondering if it has been emailed to me yet. Could you resend it to me as I did not get it. Thank you so much!
Narelle, could you please resend my file? I didn't receive it yet and I commented back on April 20. Thanks so much!!
Done! :)
Narelle, can you send the cut file to me? use this email: depalma98@gmail.com THANKS :)
What a nice thing for you to do for everyone!
Your are the best!
I don't have an Explore but if you ever make one for CCR I would love it.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
DMCARDMAKER at AOL dot COM
Following! Thanks for the file! Just ordered my Cricut Explore. sloan_christy@hotmail.com
Hi Narelle, fabulous pop up box card please could you send me a copy of the cut file to davidholt21@btinternet.com. Thank you for sharing
Hi Narelle, I posted a comment, but have not received the file, so I'm asking (begging) :) again. I see you are super overloaded with requests for this fabulous box card, so when you have a minute, can you send me your file please? Thanks so much. I love this style card. You are a doll to share it. dianehodrick@yahoo.com
Hi Narelle, wonderful post... thanks for sharing this! tammie1983@gmail.com :)
What a wonderful idea and generous offer to share your work with us. I've been subscribed via email for a while but joined as you requested in your post. I'd love to receive a copy of the file and will email you my address since I don't really check my "spam" because that's all it's good for. LOL
Barbara
Great instructions, thanks so much. You need to save up for an Explore, it's fantastic. gregorysmom@wowway dot com.
Thank you for sharing the file. I am now following you. acantu1036@aol.com
Alicia
Thank you! vbachteler@cox.net
Hi Narelle, I was (still am) a follower of your old blog (cricutlovers guide to Design Studio) and have now joined this one too. I've just recently bought an explore and so would love the cut file from you. thanks and regards Maree - bujgirl at hotmail dot com
Hi Narelle,
I luv your site! would luv to have the design-thank you! freshfigs@aol.com
Thank you for sharing the file with us. I am a new follower of your blog. I have emailed you my email address.
Phyllis C.
Love this card. Would love to be included in your posts. I make exploding cards but need new ideas. TFS.
Dianne Bell - Sewpro02@aol.com
I would LOVE to have your cut file! Love this card, TFS...
nellie@fairpoint.net
Haven't received your email as yet Phyllis. I'm heading for bed soon so will check in the morning.
Address is thenoncraftycrafter@hotmail.com
Last one for tonight... ↑↑↑
Will start again in the morning. :)
Thank you for the wonderful video on the box. I am a follower and I would love to have the cut file for the Cricut Explorer. My email is s4346r@gmail.com
I am following and would love a copy of this file...thanks so much for sharing. elpanseri at comcast dot net
I just became a new follower. Love it!!!! Thanks for sharing. Shawn.box@bridgeband.com
Narelle, I have sent you another email.
Thanks Narelle, I emailed you.
Hi Narelle, I am a follower of yours and would love to have these files! Thanks so much for sharing them with us!
Hi Narelle, Think I may be following you twice. lol, anyway, thanks so much for sharing your 'free' file. I can't wait to use your box. The inside 'z' fold is an awesome idea. Best, MaryjoR
I also follow you from betsymcreations, would you send the link to betsymcreations@gmail.com
HI Narelle! You are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! I am following you and cant wait to see what you create next!! My email address is Erin424@verizon.net. Thanks again!!! Erin
I have made quite a few of these cards but not with this slick idea. Thank you for posting. I would love to have your cut file. Thank you
This is terrific! Thanks for the offer. ritaqualter@earthlink.net
Thank you so much. I am an e-mail follower of your old and new blogs. You are one of my favorite "cricut people". I would love to have your file for the Explore! So awesome of you to do this! Here is my e-mail: tanya.thompson53@gmail.com
Again, thanks so much!
Sorry, but it looks like I need it resent to me also. Thanks for your time.
rhaun64@gmail.com
Love this idea can't wait to try it out! Thank you for giving us this opportunity to do this. My email is cherr650@gmail.com. Thanks again!
Hello! I'm a new follower and would love to receive this exploding box card instructions. I've seen several of these boxes already put together and they are so creative. Thanks for sharing this with us.
forgot to give you my email addy: jpuckett13@woh.rr.com
Let me know when you get it done in Cricut Craft Room! It looks great!
Such useful information! I look forward to "following" your ideas and inspiration. RobinsRoses@outlook.com
Love this card! Looking forward to learning more! Chrstnlynn@gmail.com
Oops! Forgot ................
kraftychic@stx.rr.com
I love the boxes. They are super cute. I am a follower
Hi Narelle, I'm so glad I found your blog. I would love to have the box file. Can't wait to try your version. I am a follower.
Peggy T.
ptimmerman1@gmail.com
I am glad I found you. I would love the box file. I am a follower. Barb Beaule beaule@cogeco.ca
I would love the box file as well! Nancy Zunic zwin@aol.com
what a clever idea. tfs. will send email to you.
Hi Narelle! Love the blog! Love the box!!!! My email is girl2boy1@windstream.net Sonya Gilstrap (Towanda)
Hi, Love the ideas. I just got the explore. I would love the free file. Pthenry1@comcast.net. Thank you.
Done. :)
This is a great idea. Thanks to Deb for the z-fold idea, you for creating the file and to Fran and Paulette for testing the file for you! I am your latest follower. centralnyscrapper at gmail dot com
Just found your blog. Very excited about it. Would love the cut file. csendykar@gmail.com or csendykar@hotmail.com
Thank you for the free card file. Also, for your lists and tips and other information that you so generously share with everyone. It is greatly appreciated. My email address is gcdillingham@embarqmail.com
Sharon D
Ooops I also forgot to enter my email::: gypsy46@att.net
Thank you so much! cbarrett2006@gmail.com
Narelle, this is darling! I make a 2-slot box by hand (I'm a Stampin' Up demonstrator, my upline showed me how to do this), so I'm excited to see how to do one on my Cricut (still not gotten an Explore, I'm still using my E2)..... Thanks for all your hard work! Jackie
I would love to have your cut file, very cute card.
ckeller219@msn.com
I would love this file. Thanks so much for doing this!
Kristina
kristina.snowden@gmail.com
Love it ! Thanks for sharing it !!
These boxes are great! I can't wait to make my own. I am a follower! laurenmcdonaldhpl @ gmail.com Thank you!
Thanks! Now it will be so easy to make.
hi there Narelle! thank you for the step by step directions!~! I would love to try this!
mea57_98@yahoo.com and I am now a follower!
keep up the great work!!
marie
Thanks so much for being wiling to share your box card file. I really appreciate it. Lee Ann
proudtobefromnc@hotmail.com
Thanks so much for sharing this. I have been wanting to make one but was a little intimidated. lmcfadden3@comcast.net
Too Cute. I would love to get the file for the box card
Forgot to put my email . qpaden@yahoo.com
Thank you so much for sharing the card in a box file. I have made one by hand but I have not decorated it yet. I am looking forward to seeing how it works on Design Space. Thank you also for the inspiration...
E-mail = jacqui@monroes.ca
I am very excited to try a card in a box with my new Explore! Thanks!! sdannbro@nc.rr.com
I am a follower and can't wait to try the card in a box with the explorer. rlhenkins@hotmail.com Thank you so much!!!
I am a follower and cant wait to make the card been seeing these all over the place and love them allisondeaton@me.com Thank you
I am following camp2448@gmail.com Thank you for sharing.
I would love the file. Thanks! stephpoyner@yahoo.com
All sent up to here!!!! :)
Hi Narelle,
This is EXACTLY what i was trying to make myself and I'm so glad I've found this because I was failing miserably with my dimensions etc.
Just imagine how much fun you're going to have when you receive your Explore! Haha
Sarah
(Paper grows on trees)
Following and thelittlepapertree@gmail.com
Wow! I've been wanting a cut file for this. My Explore is on back order but once I get it I'm going to try this out. I'm now following you - thanks for sharing the file. scre8s45@aol.com
If you want the file Cindy I'll need your email address. :)
Hi Narelle, I could have sworn I commented the other day and started following but it must have not posted. So I am giving this another try. Love your box file and your blog is to informative.I am signed up as a follower and would love the file. Thanks Melissa email addy: MelJohn74@aol.com
Thank you for sharing this file. My email is elford5@gmail.com and I would love to receive this file! Also appreciate your expertise on the products and willingness to help....
I absolutely Love this card. Can't wait to make one using your Free File! Thanks. pamelarton@yahoo.com
I am so enjoying following you. Thanks so much for sharing this file! You make card making so much easier!! Peggy@ssms4343@gmail.com
Im a follower
I would like the file for this.
Thanks for sharing this.
My e-mail : fiki.s.p@gmail.com
I can not wait to get your file and make this amazing box card!
Thank you!!!!!!!
I am a follower and the box card is the cutest thing ever! I look forward to making one. Thank you! cas15lpm@hotmail.com
I just signed to your blog to become a follower ☺ and get the free box card cut file for DS. Thank you so much for sharing. That is so kind of you. My email: leticia.defontanez@gmail.com
Could you check your email address please Peggy. Should the first @ be a 2?
Hi Narelle. This is fabulous. I would love to have the files. Please send to latrice.thomas2msw@yahoo.com. Looking forward to post I.g my card on your blog.
Thanks so much for sharing. I've been wanting to try one but they looked to hard. ermapar@comcast.net
Narvlle, Thank you for sending me the file. I realized after I received it that is for the new Design Space versus CCR. I do not have the Explore just the Expression. janislu@msn.com
I haven't created a box card file for CCR yet Janis but it's on my To Do list. I'll post on the blog when it's done.
Narelle
May I have the file please
Bevcollins@live.com.au
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