Cocoa Packet Template and Card

I had told you that I would get a template made for the cocoa packet card box; this is a two-page PDF document, the first page containing instructions in case you want to print one on cardstock and simply trace around a master, and the second page with lighter lines and no words that show once it's trimmed, in case you'd rather print directly on the cardstock or patterned paper that you are using. Please feel free to use it and share it for personal projects, but I would ask that no one submit to publications with it. Thank you! Download DOlson_CocoaPackTempl.pdf

For this card I started with some Cosmo Cricket Be Good paper (Peppermint and Favorite Things) and PaperTrey Ink's new Holiday Tags set. I used Spellbinders Plain Circle and Plain Oval Nestabilities to cut my focal image and its mat, then made a little scalloped edge with a Fiskars Threading Water Punch. The tag is also a Spellbinders die from the Tag Trio set.

I printed my template on the vine side (the back, in the picture below) of the patterned paper, then trimmed and scored as shown, cutting my window with a Coluzzle template.  (Click on any picture that you'd like to see larger.)

Next I folded the box part in toward the center and used some red-line tape to attach the side flap of the box to the gutter of the card. Since all I could get for that edge on an 11" sheet of paper was 1/4", you'll have to make sure that the  folds both align. It's easier to align them if you shut the box flaps on top and bottom to help you hold the center line in place. It should look like the picture below when you tape the box side to the right side of the card.

Finally, you are ready to decorate and add your gourmet cocoa pack (or whatever other tall, narrow thing that you'd like to box in a card).  I hate to spend twenty minutes fiddling with a bow, then have to untie it to get into the box. For one thing, after the tails have been trimmed, chances of its ever being pretty when retied are slim! For that reason, I simply tied my stamped, matted focal image on; it can be slipped off the top or bottom when the recipient opens the card.

Details:
Stamps: Holiday Tags, Warm Happiness (PaperTrey Ink)
Ink: Pure Poppy (PaperTrey Ink), Sage and Oasis Green Versamagic, Antique Linen Distress Ink
Paper: Peppermint and Favorite Things (Cosmo Cricket), Vintage Ivory (PaperTrey Ink)
Accessories: Dark Chocolate Satin (PaperTrey Ink), Aged Copper Jumbo Eyelets (We R Memory Makers)
Tools:  Red Gelly Roll pen for berries; sanding block;  Spellbinders Plain Oval, Plain Circle, and Tag Trio dies; sewing machine
Finished Card Size: 3-1/4" x 6-1/2" x 1/2" thick, closed.

Thanks for visiting!

Comments

[Bonnie]

1.

Oh Debbie --- This is just too cute! And just in time for all the up coming Holidays.
Thank you so much for sharing the template!

[Morag]

2.

Great tutorial and thanks for sharing the template!

[Melissa]

3.

Hi Debbie,
Thanks for sharing this template, I can't wait to try it out! And that's a great idea about the bow/focal image!
Melissa

[Julie]

4.

Thanks so much for sharing! It will be the perfect thing to give a few friends this year! Much appreciated!

[Sue Kment]

5.

This is so cute!

[Tammy]

6.

that is wonderful! thanks for sharing!

[Deanna]

7.

Gorgeous... making this for sure!

[Debbie Fisher]

8.

thank you for sharing! I love the solid green. It reminds me of my Fiesta green dishes. Ü

[Sara]

9.

WOW, thank you so much for sharing this idea! I love it. This is definitely going to be a project for a little addition to the holiday gifts we will be giving out this season.

Thanks!

[Gail S.]

10.

Thank you sooo much for sharing! I love to read your blog and you do a wonderful job on all of your projects!

[Becca Feeken]

11.

Debbie, you are so gracious to share this information with us. This is an adorable project!

[Kathleen]

12.

Debbie---thanks so much for the template--I LOVE it---and that paper is amazing!

[Heather Shepherd]

13.

So nice, as usual!

[Joanne Johnson]

14.

You are so amazingly talented! It's just awesome...

[Fiorella]

15.

Great idea! Thanks for sharing. I'll try to do something similar...

[diane mcvey]

16.

Beautiful, beautiful! I love that soft green...everything coordinates perfectly! I hope I can successfully make this holder! It's a GREAT template! THANK YOU :D

[Regina]

17.

It's so cute!!!
Thank you for this tutorial and sharing the template. I will certainly be giving one a try.

[Deb Neerman]

18.

What a great-looking project, Debbie!

I plan on using your design for a couple of l'il gifts; so thank you so much for sharing your creative genius with us!

~Hugs, Deb

[Cynde]

19.

Thanks so much for the beautiful Cocoa packet Card Template! It is done so elegantly Oldfashioned looking, I just love it! It looks like a much richer gift by the beautiful packageing you've created, and that alot of thought went into it!
Thanks again for all your Talented Inspiration....
Cynde

[Joan Fricker]

20.

Debbie, this is great. I love your paper and the idea is wonderful. Thanks for the template too!

Joan

[patty]

21.

This is a cute box.

[Lou Belle]

22.

Thank you for not only making the box (a beautiful sample, by the way), but for also making the template and sharing it with us all! You have enhanced my gift giving so much! Thank you for being so willing to share all of your ideas!

[Donna Baker]

23.

this is so fabulous, thanks for sharing, Debbie!!

[Kimberly]

24.

how wonderful!! what a great template! :)

[Cindy H.]

25.

What a beautiful presentation! Love the colors, the DP and the idea of slipping off the label/tag. Thanks so much for sharing the template:)