How to make a craft box. Cardboard box. DIY step-by-step master class: a round book with a lid, covered with fabric, decorated with threads. Formation will take very little time

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Making a DIY craft box is a chance to prove to yourself that you are capable of something. Since every craftswoman has a lot of trinkets for needlework: threads, needles, beads, ribbons, lace, and buttons... And you always want everything to be always at hand, in one place. I don’t want to look for everything in corners, shelves and drawers. A lot of time is wasted looking for this or that item, which could have been spent on something worthwhile. To keep everything in one place, you just need to have a drawer or box that is easy to carry and store.

The handicraft market provides a wide selection of different cases and organizers for every taste and color. And everyone will definitely find for themselves everything they want within their pocket. But why spend money on something you can do yourself? You can make a box or drawer no worse, or even better. Our DIY craft box will also be a great addition to your general form interior, as it will be stylish, modern and fashionable. That’s why we are needlewomen, it’s always more pleasant for us to make things.

Let's start making a DIY craft box

For work we will need:

Empty shoe box of suitable size;
Fabric (ordinary calico can be used) – 1 meter;
Lace – 1.5 meters;
Glue (for example, PVA) – 1 package;
Scissors;
Ruler.

The process of making a DIY craft box

Decorating a craft box with your own hands

Cover the lid of a craft box with lace

Glue a bow to the lid of the box

If you still have marks from the glue, don’t worry, when it dries, the mark will disappear.
If desired, you can make cardboard compartments in the middle of the box and also cover them with fabric. Even small boxes are suitable for this, which are then glued inside.

Content

A craft box differs from a regular box in several important nuances. Firstly, it must be of significant size so that all the necessary handicraft supplies can be placed in it. Secondly, it should have several compartments inside in which you can fold different materials and tools.

Made from cardboard and fabric

There may be several options.

To make such a box with your own hands, which will consist of five sections, you need to prepare cardboard, fabric, glue, cardboard thread cylinders, scissors and braid. If there are no cardboard cylinders for knitting threads, you can also make them yourself from thick cardboard.

For each cylinder you need to cut out a suitable bottom from cardboard of the required diameter, and then cover them with fabric.

There should be five of these cylinders in total; they will fit most harmoniously in a handicraft box. An additional gasket on the bottom of each cylinder should also be glued with fabric and placed inside.

To seal the structure and cover uneven edges, another strip of fabric must be glued inside the cylinder. It can be in a contrasting color.

If desired, the cylinders can be decorated with braid.

Next you need to make the base and lid. To do this you need to take cardboard bigger size, inside which all five cylinders can fit. Two identical circles are cut out of cardboard, which are then connected to each other by a movable rectangle so that they can open. The width of the rectangle should be equal to the height of the cylinders.

The base is also glued with fabric.

For the inside, a contrasting fabric is selected, which was used to glue the internal parts of the cylinders. They should be neat and even to hide all the unevenness of the lower layer of fabric.

The next step is to glue all the cylinders to the base. To do this, it is best to use Moment glue, which will reliably connect the fabric and cardboard together.

The box for handicrafts is ready.

From a shoe box

A box for handicraft supplies, which is based on a ready-made box, is made faster and lasts longer. The main task in this case is to decorate it beautifully and make it functional inside.

In order to make a beautiful box for needlework from a shoe box, you need to prepare: an unnecessary box, glue, scissors, decor for decoration and two cardboard cartons of juice or milk. Boxes are needed to make compartments inside.

Their number and dimensions must match the internal dimensions of the shoe box in order to fit evenly inside. If you don’t have a suitable shoe box, and you don’t want to make such “pockets” from regular cardboard, you can change the measurements of the box by cutting it along the fold lines and then gluing it again to the size you need.

All the squares are inserted inside the box and glued together to form a single solid structure.

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Every home should have a handicraft box where the most important items are stored. necessary accessories for sewing. Let's look at several master classes for making handmade boxes from scrap materials for different needs.

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Wicker box for needlework: master class for children

For this box you will need any cardboard, plastic or metal jar with a lid. Stepping back a couple of centimeters from the edge so that the lid can be easily closed, make holes at the same distance at the top and bottom.

Using a darning needle, pull the woolen threads through the holes so that there are vertical stripes on the front side and short horizontal stitches on the back. Fasten the end of the thread from the wrong side. Next, move on to horizontal lines.

To do this, weave the vertical “columns” alternately, as when weaving paper rugs. The bottom and top of the box can be covered with decorative tape. In such boxes you can store light items (sewing accessories, stationery, hair ties, small toys etc.).

Who owns weaving newspaper tubes, can braid cardboard box. Ready product need to be painted (mix paint in PVA) and varnished. Then the box will be durable and you can store balls of yarn, needlework kits, hooks, needles and other sewing accessories in it.

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How to make a craft box for a child in 1 hour

Children can cover any plastic container with beads and decorative fittings and get beautiful boxes for handicrafts. In the first option, you select beads and braid by color. Cover the lid and middle of the box with beads. As soon as the product dries, glue the tape onto double-sided tape.

You can string beads on a thread and then paste them on the sides of the box. The technique is exactly the same as in manufacturing New Year's balls. Beading professionals can braid boxes and lids. This method is labor-intensive, but the product cannot be distinguished from store-bought boxes.

If you purchase satin braid in the form of a braid, a rose and a ribbon, you will get a magnificent box for handicrafts. Cover the bottom and lid with fabric, and then attach decorations to it.

By the way, adults can make an express box from an iron box. Simply mark points at a distance corresponding to the thickness of the bobbins. Next, drill the bottom of the box, insert screws, which you tighten from the inside with nuts. Paint the box, decorate and arrange your sewing supplies.

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Travel box made of fabric for needlework

For a travel box you will need thick cardboard, fabric, synthetic padding, and elastic bands. Measure out 5 squares with a side of 9 cm on cardboard in the form of a cross. Cover the workpiece with fabric completely from the outside and the middle from the inside.

Now cut out squares with a side of 8.5 cm from cardboard. Glue the padding polyester and cover it with fabric. In the middle, fasten the elastic band slightly taut. Attach the finished pads to the inside of the box.

Next, again draw 4 rectangles and 1 square in the form of a cross on the cardboard with sides of 4 cm and 7 cm. Also cover the workpiece with fabric and synthetic pads. Glue the part to the box by the middle, leaving the side parts free.

Now you make the middle. You can make a ball pincushion or a box for small handicraft items. For the second option, draw a rectangle on cardboard with sides of 5.5 cm and 14 cm. Divide it into five parts (you get 5 rectangles in a row). Cover the workpiece with fabric, make a box and attach it to the box.

The last step is to put the lid on the box. Cover with fabric and decorate with braid. It turns out to be a small but capacious box for needlework, which will come in handy on any trip.

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Unusual boxes for needlework

Unusual organizers can be an excellent gift for women. For example, for a saucepan box you will need fabric, padding polyester and cardboard. Draw a circle with 16 sectors, marking the bottom of the product with a line.

Glue a cardboard bottom between two patterns and stitch each sector, creating a “bag”. You stuff them with padding polyester and sew them together. Decorate the top with a strip of fabric matching the color of the product, sewing in braided handles. Make the lid of the pan from cardboard and fabric. Decorate the top with a “bump”.

The lined plastic cylinder with fabric pockets looks original. This box can also be used for other purposes than needlework. And you do it in two stages: first you measure the fabric according to the size of the cylinder, taking into account the seam, and then sew pockets from the folds of long material. Sew on the bottom and decorate the box.

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If you manage to make a box from simple material, then try to make a box from wood, plastic, metal. Then your craft box will not differ in quality and durability from purchased models.

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Every needlewoman will tell you that inspiration comes when the mood is great and there are beautiful and cute little things at hand around. A handicraft box in the form of a chest or basket is always pleasing to the eye and helps to store all the small things. In general, a handicrafts box can tell a lot about its owner, how neat and attentive she is to detail. We offer to make a very original handicraft box with your own hands.

Craft box: master class

Before making a craft box, let's prepare the following:

5 jars (reels from a large roll of tape will also work);
fabric (it is better to take a thin one) cotton fabric with a small pattern);
braid or lace;
scissors;
glue;
thick cardboard.

Now let's look at step-by-step instructions on how to make a craft box:

1. First, cut out a rectangle with a height equal to the height of the jar. We glue the outside. Don't forget to leave the hem allowances inwards.

2. This is what our workpiece looks like at this stage. In this way we work through all the jars.

3. Cut out a circle from cardboard the size of the bottom of the jar. We cut out another circle from the fabric, but a couple of centimeters larger. We glue the fabric onto the cardboard blank. Now we make cuts along the entire edge at an angle.

4. Insert the cardboard with fabric into the jar and place it on the bottom. Carefully glue the edges of the fabric to the inside of the jar.

5. From a fabric of a different color, cut out a rectangle with a width equal to the height of the jar. Glue it to the inner wall.

6. Five of these blanks need to be made.

8. In addition to the circles, you need to cut out a rectangle. Its dimensions also depend on the size of the jars. In our case, the height of the jars is 4 cm, which means the width of the rectangle will also be 4 cm, length 13 cm.

9. Place the blanks on a piece of fabric as follows. It is necessary to leave 5 mm gaps between the parts.

10. We trace on fabric and glue our cardboard craft box.

11. Cut out three blanks from fabric with a different pattern. Their sizes should be slightly smaller than the main ones; we will use them to cover the inside of the handicraft box.

To store jewelry and small accessories, you don’t have to buy expensive boxes or organizers. It’s enough to simply make a jewelry box from cardboard with your own hands. Most houses have wrapping, small pieces lace, beads or beads and other materials that can be used to create an original box.

Components for manufacturing:

Cardboard box shape

Simple rectangular or square

A do-it-yourself cardboard box for handicrafts is formed from a box and paper straws. First you need to choose a suitable base for the box - for example, a shoe box. It is better to take a base for the bottom approximately the size of an A4 sheet or less, this will make the finishing process easier.

To form the tubes you will need glue, knitting needles. For weaving, you can use tubes made from ordinary printing paper, waste press and magazines. Ready cardboard box can be painted acrylic paints or leave it as usual.

Use it advantageously colored paper for the printer: it has a wide color palette.

The process of creating a cardboard box with your own hands will not take much time. First, on the outside of the box you need to glue vertical tubes that serve as guides. You need to glue at intervals of 4-6 cm - it all depends on the size of the box. Then the tubes are bent onto the side edges, and then inward.

A compacted cardboard of suitable size is glued to the bottom, which will hide the place where the tubes are attached. Then the tubes are intertwined around the circumference of the base. The lid also folds.

Round box

For needlewomen, a round spool of tape left over is an expensive material. This base can be used in different types handicrafts: decoupage or scrapbooking, decorate with coffee beans, beads, beads, jewelry stones, stick on leather or fabric. To make a box from round cardboard do it yourself, it is recommended to use interlocking cardboard.

First you need to attach the reel to the cardboard and draw three circles along the inner and two outer diameters. Circles with a smaller diameter are glued together; it is recommended to use Moment glue. Process the finished element sandpaper and glue it to a circle of large diameter, placing it in the central part.

As a result, a lid will be formed that will seal the box tightly.

If there is a need to sand the edges. The box layout is ready. You can decorate it to your taste with different beads and decorative stones using any needlework technique. The lid can be made slightly protruding: you need to enlarge one of the circles with a larger diameter. This will make the box easier to open.

Heart shaped box

This heart-shaped box is perfect as a wrapper for a Valentine's Day surprise. First of all, you need to cut out a heart-shaped element from cardboard - this is the bottom of the box, the dimensions of which will determine the parameters of the box as a whole. Then you need to cut a wide strip of cardboard with teeth on one side. Glue the strip to the bottom. Assemble the other side in the same way.

You need to glue the two halves of the walls and secure them with paper clips, wait for the glue to dry. Decorate the inside and outside of the box with paper with different textures or patterns. Glue two pieces of fringe to the base - they will act as curtains on which the lid is held. Next, cut out the second heart, this will be the top cover. It needs to be glued to the curtains.

Decorated paper should be glued in the same way. Then you need to decorate the cardboard box in the shape of a heart to your taste. Alternatively, you can glue lace along the contour. Decorate the top with flowers, beads, ribbons, etc.

How to make a lid for a box

Decorate the box with fabric

To decorate a cardboard box with your own hands, you can use not only old press or wallpaper, but also decorate it with fabric. Using the covering, it is possible to cover the box with fabric. Such a thing can serve as a separate gift, as well as as an organizer for storing small household items, for example: toys for children, home decor items, sewing supplies.

Materials and accessories that are indispensable for covering the box with fabric:

Box. When choosing, you are allowed to apply the rules described above for working with press, magazines, and wallpaper.
The fabric itself will be used to cover the box.
Specialized glue, tape.
Sharp scissors.
You may need an awl, as well as a strong cord (you need to choose the color of the fabric).

In order to do everything accurately and get an excellent result, you need to follow the recommendations:

Soft box made of cardboard and fabric

You can make a box with your own hands from compacted cardboard and cover it with fabric. Make the lid using padding polyester - it will be soft. This box is perfect for storing jewelry and craft materials. The parameters of such a box are 18 cm by 9 cm. Also, you can enter your own size based on what you will use it for.

To create you need:

thick paper,
matter,
filler,
glue,
stationery,
paper tape.

Need to draw on thick paper circle of the required diameter and cut it out. For the sides, cut out rectangles.

Instructions:

Use tape and clamps to form a box.
Cover the box.
Cover the bottom of the box with fabric.
To seal the side edges, cut out a rectangle from not very thick cardboard and cover it with fabric.
Cut out a lid from cardboard and glue the side. Place the padding polyester on the lid and cover it with cloth.
Use an additional piece of paper and fabric to cover the edge of the lid.

Pincushion box

To create a pincushion box you need:

White fabric with polka dots.
Satin ribbon.
A roll of tape.
Compacted cardboard.
Glue gun or regular quality glue.
Scrapbooking paper.
Stationery.
Fillers.

Instructions for making a cardboard pincushion box with your own hands:

The pincushion box is almost ready - all that remains is to decorate:

Red satin ribbon glue on top, bottom and sides.
Trace the spool on a white fabric with scarlet polka dots.
Sew the fabric, leave half unsewn.
Cut the parts so that the seam does not come apart.
Turn right side out.
Insert the cardboard circle into the fabric.
Put some filler inside.
Glue the bottom of the fabric with cardboard.
Add more filler, fold the top of the fabric, and glue it to the cardboard.

In order to decorate the cover of the pincushion, make a bow from ribbon and glue it to the cover.

Master class on creating a box with drawers

You can make an excellent box with retractable drawers with your own hands from available resources, such as cardboard or matchboxes. To regular matchboxes Only tiny rings will fit, but if you buy travel or fireplace matches, you can make a full-fledged box.

Required items to create a box:

Formation will take very little time:

matchboxes, without a layer of sulfur, glued together;
Glue thick cardboard on the outside;
surfaces that are visible to decorate with wallpaper or film;
Secure decorative buttons onto fishing line or wire using an awl.

If desired, decorate with beads, drawings, bows.

Box in the shape of a doll sofa

Instructions for making a box in the form of a doll sofa:

Step-by-step instructions for an organizer box

To design an organizer box you must have:

untreated wooden box;
velvet fabric;
high-quality glue;
tassels.

Tools needed to create an organizer box:

Instructions:

Treat with stain wooden box, everything that is not absorbed must be wiped off with a rag.
Using a drill, you need to drill a hole in the center in order to fix the handle
Cut two pieces of fabric slightly smaller than the bottom and lid of the box. Then you need to cut another piece half the size. Next you need to lay a short piece of fabric on a long one and stitch it to make a pocket. Secure the velvet fabric and organizer inside the lid and at the bottom of the box.

Box in the shape of a book with a hiding place

Instructions for making a hiding box:

Making a box in shabby chic style

Components for making a box:

You need to cut out a pattern from a decoupage napkin, then divide it into layers. Cover the entire area of the pre-made cardboard box with paint. Use a hairdryer to dry and leave until completely dry. Rub the candle on the box in places where there will be abrasions. Be sure to rub the corners with a candle. Cover the box with white acrylic primer and dry.

Rub the box with sandpaper to create a worn effect. Attach the decoupage pattern to the box and apply glue on top. Let it dry and paint the edges of the pattern with your own hands. Dry and varnish.

Ideas for decorating a homemade box

A do-it-yourself cardboard box can be easily decorated with anything; beads, old unnecessary jewelry, decorative stones, buttons, etc. will do. Use your imagination, you can see various options decorating online for inspiration. Don't be afraid to do something of your own, the main thing is that it is done from the heart.

Variations of creation beautiful box There are a lot of houses made from cardboard. Have you decided to do something interesting with your own hands? Choose the option you like and act.