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.
crank the handle to run the paper through the machine. As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station it adds adhesive to the back side of the paper.
and run the die through the machine. The Big Shot will cut and score the mat board.
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