Nesting Storage Containers

Materials and Tools

* 30cm x 30cm sheets of thick scrapbook paper or patterned paper

* Brown satin ribbon

* Green rope cord 

* Metal ruler

* Bone folder

* Scissors

* Small hole punch

1. SCORE PAPER

Measure 5cm from edge of the patterned paper, then with a bone folder, score a line along the edge of metal ruler. Repeat with the three remaining sides, running each score line all the way across the paper.

2. FOLD SIDES AND PINCH CORNER

Fold up the sides of the box along the scored lines. Pinch together one corner where the scored lines intersect, as shown.

3. PUNCH HOLE THROUGH CORNER

While still pinching the paper together, punch a hole through the corner point.

4. SECURE CORNER WITH RIBBON

Run a length of satin ribbon through the hole, then tie it in a bow to secure the corner. Pinch, punch and tie the three remaining corners.

5. CREATE A SMALL CONTAINER

Trim one sheet of the patterned paper to 23 cm x 23cm. Repeat steps 1-4 with this paper to create a smaller nesting container, this time using green cording to secure the corners. When finished, place the smaller container in the larger one, or fill each container as desired.

Happy Crafting!

*Tutorial from the book Paper Everyday by Laurie Dewberry.