Easter Chick Gift Box
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Posted on 13th March 2016 by Angela Dodson
Filed under Seasonal Crafts, Easter Craft Ideas, Projects And Cards By Type
Hello, it’s Angela here to share a cute Easter themed make with you. This week I’ve chosen to work with a pattern that is suitable for all crafters to use. This file includes PDF versions of the patterns so that you can print out a template and cut by hand if you prefer (Cutting files in different formats are also included for those with cutting machines). The file set is called ‘Trio of Chicks’ and has a card, tag and matching box and of course works beautifully with the Papermilldirect cards whether you are machine cutting or using scissors.
I cut the 2 main box pieces and 2 egg shell tops from Papermilldirect White Linen card to give a lovely texture to the egg. The chick has been cut from Papermilldirect coloured cardstocks in Daffodil Yellow and Mandarin Orange, with black card for the eyes (or use googly eyes if you prefer).
The egg themed box is really easy to assemble, score along the fold lines and attach the 2 pieces together at the tabs using double sided tape or glue.
You can leave the chick as plain card or add some texture as I have done here by using embossing folders for the chick’s body, wings and feet. Applying distress inks really helps to define the shapes and highlight the embossing too.
The egg shell tops are glued in place to the top of the chicks head, use one for the front and one for the back, lining them up at a jaunty angle. Use 3D foam pads to attach the chick body inside the box, being careful to only apply foam at the bottom section, so it won’t show over the box. Add the beak using 3D foam pads.
Next attach the orange feet to the front of the box, again using 3D foam pads to give depth, so they look to be coming out from the egg. Attach the wings in place on the chick’s body and add the eyes to complete the face. I decided to use googly eyes to add extra character.
Your little Easter gift box is now ready to be filled with Easter treats. I added some coloured tissue papers to nestle some chocolate eggs upon. I think this would make a lovely project to make with your children too, especially as the shapes are easy to cut out with scissors and it's easy to assemble, they could have lots of fun decorating and filling them with treats.
Materials List:
White Linen Card – Papermilldirect
Daffodill Yellow Card – Papermilldirect
Mandarin Orange Card – Papemilldirect
Trio of Chicks – cutting files incl. PDF – My Scrap Chick
Embossing Folders - Swirls, & Dots - Cuttlebug
Distress Inks - Spiced Marmalade, Tea Dye, Black Soot
Googly Eyes, Coloured Tissue, Chocolate Eggs
Double Sided Tape, Cosmic Shimmer Clear Glue, 3D foam pads
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