full box: 7 1/2 x 12 cardstock
half box: 4 1/2 x 12 cardstock
(oh.....you can make one of each from one sheet!!)
score both directions @ 1 1/2 inches to the end
cut out squares with "X" for full box and cut on the folds (dark marks)
cut out squares shown and cut on the folds for the half box
(sorry, this is going in the opposite direction)
notice the middle square remains for the full box and the same square becomes the tallest part of the half box.....(hope that makes sense)
connect the bottom together with a hinge: 1 x 7 1/2 (full) 1 x 4 1/2 (half) scored @ 1/2 on the long side
glue the folded edge of hinge to the bottom, add adhesive to the other side of hinge and close the box
glue the remaining boxes together to create the steps (audition first).
**make sure to glue in the same direction for a cleaner look
add squares:
17 for the full and 11 for the half
decorate front, top and back (but not the bottom!)
they do go together pretty quickly and all the squares/embellishments are scraps!
and they fold flat for mailing!!!
hope it all makes sense!
margie
update!!! want to use an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet.....cut to 6 1/4 x 10 and score @ 1 1/4 both ways!
I'll be back with the finished card soon!
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