Sunday, November 3, 2013

3D project

I was having a go at making a box to hold some choccies in for christmas gifts.  I came across this link from another blog, but cannot remember where from, so I am sorry I cannot give credit where credit is due.
I have used Bazzil cardstock here, which is a bit flimsy when the cup is full (at the moment it is holding five 2-finger chocolate biscuit bars).  But as a proto-type at least it worked out. My piece of cardstock was 27cm x 16.5cm.  Vertical scoring was every 3cm (making 9 sections - 9th section cut as a tab to glue inside cup).
The horizontal scoring line is approximately one-third of the vertical side.  Cut slits up to the score line on the vertical scores to make the strips to form the base.  The handle was cut using circle nesties.  Will do this design again, and I think it will work with thicker cardstock, and larger tabs to secure the handle.

As this was done with an already cut-into piece of 12x12 cardstock, I shall be playing in the snippet playground.  I wonder if all the pumpkins have gone yet?!

6 comments:

  1. What a fab idea hun ! its great huggles Sue xx

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  2. What a wonderful treat holder. I'm always amazed at the projects I see & this one looks labor intensive. You did a marvelous job, and the color is so pretty. Whomever receives it, has a treat in store, and more than just the inside goodies too! TFS & Hugs

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  3. That's a really fun idea Lynn! Wonder if you could wrap up a cupcake in one of those bags and put it in the cup, lol!!! It would be a real cup cake then!

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  4. This is such a great project! I don't think I've ever seen a cup or mug done quite like this! Nice job!!

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  5. Ooooh, how ingenious Lynn - a great idea and beautifully made. Thanks for the link to the instructions too :)

    Hugs, Di xx

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  6. Brilliant idea for awkward Christmas packaging. And purple too!
    Hugs
    x

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