Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Kleenex Storage Box - by JeepMama Paula


Products needed:
Empty Kleenex Box
Pretty Paper (My Mind’s Eye So Sophie)
Coordinating Ribbon (Making Memories)
Embellishments (Optional)

1.     tear plastic from opening
 cut openings on each side at narrowest part 
cut off oval tabs leaving only a rectangle 
put a very strong adhesive on inside of rectangle flap and adhear to inside of box, use clips to hold in place

measure height of box, add ¼” to measurement & cut two pieces from 12x12 cardstock
measure side of box 
score papers, first score at 2” from edge, next score is side of box measurement  from the 2” score… do both 12” papers

 attach each using strong adhesive to measured sides of box, decide which extra flap will look best & adhear side you don’t want to show down first, then the nicer flap last; make sure excess paper is at opening of box

clip corners of  excess paper down to top of box

 apply strong adhesive to sides & fold in
 add ribbon & other embellishments as desired
place items inside for organizing

enjoy!




6 comments:

  1. I love the added detail with the trim!

    I love doing this. I use cracker to hold mail and cereal boxes to hold magazines. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Thanks, Paula! I always feel bad throwing away tissue boxes. Now, maybe I can make a few of these. TFS :)

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  3. this is a great idea and so easy!

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  4. Yes, great idea!! Another great project to try...I am going to be busy next week!!! Love it Paula!!

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  5. Paula I sure wished me lived closer, you would have me organized and recycled in no time. Love the box !

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  6. that is so cute! great job sweets!

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