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I'm really not good at explaining
so, I took apart a box
& will try to show how I create boxes
I start with a 4" x 6" card
(index card, card stock, light weight cardboard
Decorate - or leave plain
Cut 4 slits & Fold
Attach label to ends of box -- double sided tape, glue, whatever is on hand
Use Paper punch where you want your ribbons
Ribbon should be 18-19" & secure the perle coton balls in place
Not too tight or they will not roll easily when fiber end is pulled
I use a bodkin & two colors of ribbon
Thread thru the box & perle coton balls
Use 2nd ribbon and repeat on the other side
Bows on the ends over labels
Check out a couple blogs
Karol and Marjorie
They both have posts w/photos
about State Day 2009
Hi Lelia,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the instructions on making the boxes!
I'm going to try to make these, they would be so much fun and helpful when using the balls of thread. Thanks!
Cynthia
Windy Meadow
Thanks for the tutorial. Those are adorable and now I must try a few. Thank goodness I don't have a lot of pearl cotton on the rolls! Thank you for the cut-out images and the surprise box yesterday :-) You are too sweet.
ReplyDeleteHugs,Pat
That is so cool. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteAre you on facebook? I just noticed, I see in my suggestions your profile photo "Life's a stitch"
Lelia, thanks a lot for this tutorial.
ReplyDeleteVery cool...You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteI was at State Day and was a lucky recipient of one of your boxes. They are amazing and I LOVE them. thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWonderful explanation...and idea.
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