Create a little festive magic with your very own DIY Christmas Dream Box! This charming handmade project is perfect for gifting, decorating, or filling with seasonal surprises. This box is a beautiful way to bring fun and creativity to your Christmas celebrations. Let’s get started and build your festive Dream Box, one step at a time.
What you'll need:
- A Christmas Dream 6” x 6 “ Paper Pad
- A Christmas Dream – Christmas Magic Sentiments
- A Christmas Dream – Winter Snowflakes
- CC White Card
- CC Silver Card
- CC Centura Pearl – Baby Pink
- CC Acetate 3” x 3”
- Collall All Purpose
- CC Red Liner Tape
- CC Foam on a Roll
- CC Shaker Beads/Sequins
- CC Square Nesting Die 3”
- CC Scissors CC-SCISS-STR9
- CC Bone Folder
- CC Guillotine
- CC Score Board S-Master
- Gemini II Die Cutting Machine
- CC Stamping Platform
- 5 x Patterned Paper – 2.7/8” x 2.7/8” to decorate inside of Box Base
- 1 x Patterned Paper 2.7/8” x 2.7/8 to Shaker and one piece of 2.7/8” x 2.7/8” card to cover inside workings
- 4 x Patterned Paper 2,78” x 2.3/8” for front panels on lid
Video Tutorial
Christmas Dream Box Tutorial
1. Create the Box Base by cutting a piece of white card to 9" × 9" and score at 3" on all four sides.
2. Then create the Box Lid by cutting another piece of white card to 8" × 8" and score at 2.5" on all four sides.
3. Trim and Shape Both Pieces by snipping away the corner squares on both the base and lid, then reinforce all score lines by folding them.
4. Decorate the Inside Base by adding one of your patterned paper panels to the centre of the box base. Glue the box base together, then attach the remaining patterned paper pieces to the inside walls. Your base is now complete.
5. Cut the Window in the Box Lid using a nesting die and your die-cutting machine, cut a square aperture from the centre of the lid.
6. Create the Acetate Window by applying red liner tape around the back of the frame, then attach your acetate sheet to form a clear window.
7. Build the Shaker Element by adding foam-on-a-roll around the window on top of the acetate. Pour in your chosen shaker elements. Carefully remove the foam backing and secure a piece of patterned paper over the top to seal it, then add a layer of card to hide the workings.
8. Assemble and Decorate the Lid. Adhere patterned paper to the outer sides of the lid, then glue the lid together.
9. Stamp your sentiment, mount it onto pink card, and attach it to the box front using foam pads. Die-cut three snowflakes and adhere them as decorative accents.
Christmas Tag Tutorial
What you'll need:
- CC White Card
- CC Centura Pearl – Baby Pink
- CC Stitched Edge Tags
- CC A Christmas Dream Topper Pad
- Collall All Purpose
- Collall 3D Glue
- CC Mini Die Cutting machine
- Ribbon
1. Using the White and Pink Card cut out 2 tags adhere together using All Purpose Glue as a drop shadow
2. Adhere the topper using 3D Glue
3. Make a little bow and adhere to top of tag
Your Christmas Dream Box is now complete—a beautiful keepsake that’s as fun to make as it is to gift. With its shaker window, festive papers, and handmade embellishments, it’s the perfect project to add a touch of magic to your holiday crafting.
