Acetate Envelope Box with Coordinating Cards

A project from our live show Create and Craft - Toni and Teresa Collaboration Product Launch Show 2 - Broadcast 19TH Nov 22 · 11/19/2022 · watch it from 22:45

Create a beautiful clear acetate box to hold coordinating cards and envelopes. The thick acetate paper allows you to score without clouding, and the finished box showcases your cards through the transparent sides for an elegant presentation.

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Step by step

1. Cut two pieces of acetate paper to 12 inches by 10 inches ▶ watch 22:45
2. Cut off approximately two inches from one end of one piece to create the base ▶ watch 23:00
3. Score the base piece at one inch on one end for the header ▶ watch 23:15
4. Score at half an inch on the bottom edge ▶ watch 23:30
5. Rotate the paper and score at three inches on one side ▶ watch 23:45
6. Score at eight inches on the same side to create panel divisions ▶ watch 24:00
7. Cut away the two end panels and remove a small corner from the centre panel ▶ watch 24:15
8. Fold the flaps up to create the box sides ▶ watch 24:45
9. Apply adhesive to one side and fold over to seal ▶ watch 25:00
10. Fold and glue the top flap to complete the box ▶ watch 25:30
11. Insert coordinating cards and envelopes into the finished box ▶ watch 26:00

Tips from the show

• The thick acetate construction weight does not cloud when scored, unlike thinner acetate
• Use red liner tape or high-tack adhesive for best results with acetate
• You can make multiple boxes in different colours and use them for gift sets or storage

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