DIY Bait & Tackle Gift Box.

Create a miniature tackle box gift box for the Fisherman in your life.

The Bait and Tackle Gift Box is a clever little box made using the

Sizzix Treasure Box Die by Eileen Hull*.

Directions:

• Die-cut the pieces to make the treasure box using the Sizzix Treasure Box Die* and Sizzix Mat Board*.  You will need to cut two of everything.
• I wanted this box to be shorter so that the dimensions looked more like a tackle box.  I adapted the box by cutting 1″ off the top of the die-cut sides before adhering it together.  (If I were to make this box again, I would probably cut an extra 1/2″ off.)
• Use Scor-Tape* on the scored tabs and assemble the box lid and bottom.
• I wanted my box to have fewer seams, so I applied Embossing Paste* with a Palette Knife* over the edges of the box and smoothed it.  Allow the embossing paste to dry before painting.

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Materials Used:  (*affiliate links)

• #663634 Sizzix Treasure Box Die by Eileen Hull*
• #666497 Sizzix Mini Book Die*  (used to make handle)
• Sizzix Mat Board*
• Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*
• Sizzix Extender Plates for the Big Shot*
• Scor-Tape*
• White Embossing Paste*
• Palette Knife*
• Mod Podge Satin Sealer*
• Plaid Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint:  English Ivy Green* and Ivory*
• Brass Hinges* 
• 1/16″ Hole Punch*
• Wire and Mini Brads*
• Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink*
• Ink Blending Tool*

• Paint the bottom of the box with English Ivy Green Acrylic Paint*.
• Paint the lid of the box with Ivory Acrylic Paint*.
• Use Mod Podge Satin Sealer*to give the box a smooth finish.

• I attached the lid to the box with two small brass hinges* that I distressed with black paint.
• I used small black mini brads to attach the hinges instead of screws.

• To give the box an aged look, I rubbed Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink* along the edges of the box and lid.

• I die-cut the “label” using the Sizzix Mini Book Die* to create the handle for the box.
• The handle is made from faux leather paper.  (leather would be good also)
• Attach the handle to the box using black mini brads.

Fill the Bait & Tackle Box with Fishing Lures, Gift Cards, and Gummy Worms

and give to your favorite fisherman.

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas.  The view and opinions are my own.