Ok, I'm sure quite a few people would argue with me over the title, including my husband and son. Alas, it's my blog and I can say what I want!! smile_omg

My mom and sister love to play cards and dice games. Recently, I noticed they keep their dice in a Zip Lock bag with their game rules. Furthermore, I've been making these cute little boxes. And the icing on the cake…I have this great Jackpot designer paper that I have no idea what to do with! Put it all together and you get….

This great little game box to hold cards, dice, rules, and score pads! Check out the Crystal Effects and bling on the top!

Ready to see what is inside?

I made a reusable score pad and matching pen! See? Check it out!

I made the score pad so that it would fold nicely inside the box. Does it look a little shiny? Sure it does!

There's a sheet of acetate/transparency paper over the top. The words "score pad" the dice and the words "big winner" are all on the designer paper below the acetate so they won't get messed up.

The pen is a dry erase marker. See how easy it is? Do you want to know how to make this fabulous box?

These directions will fit standard A2 size cards.

 

 

Start with two pieces of designer paper.

The bottom box piece should measure 9 5/8" x 8 3/8".

The top lid piece should measure 6 1/2" x 7 3/4".

This designer paper isn't sturdy enough for my box so I've chosen to back it with a Riding Hood Red piece of card stock for the bottom and Basic Black for the lid.

To make the lid:

Score each side at 1".

This is so easy!!!

 

Your scored sides should look like this. Then snip the sides on the score marks as shown.

You will place adhesive on each of the tabs and stick the sides together to form the lid.

 

Here is the finished lid.

You can decorate the lid to suit your tastes. That's the fun part!

To make the box:

Repeat the same procedure as the lid. However, score each side at 2".

 

 

Here is the finished box!!

ETA: The dimensions for a note card box like I made my MIL and Maureen:

Box: 7  3/4" x 9  3/8"

Lid: 7  1/2" x 5  7/8"

www.score-pal.com has lots of instructions for making different boxes. Be sure to check them out!

Enjoy!!

Hey, one more thing…we are having a super fabulous scavenger hunt over at http://twilighttuesday.com and I'd love it if you play along!

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