Christmas cracker gift box

Make gift giving fun and festive with this stylised, easy to make cracker gift box. 

The gift box is available in two styles: a single-ended/flat bottomed version and a more recognisable double-ended alternative.  

There is plenty of space inside for gifting too!

The gift box measures approximately: 

• Style 1 (Single Ended) = 100 mm / 4 inches wide/deep by 220 mm / 8 ½ inches tall. Space for gifts is approximately 100 mm / 4 inches wide/deep by 150 mm / 6 inches tall. 
• Style 2 (Double Ended) = 100 mm / 4 inches wide/deep by 275 mm / 10 ¾ inches tall. Space for gifts is approximately 135 mm / 5 ¼ inches wide/deep by 135 mm / 5 ¼ inches tall. 

Materials needed

Paper/card
For style 1 (single ended) you will need:

• Three sheets of 12” x 12” cardstock. I recommend a smooth colour-core cardstock between 180gsm / 65lb and 210gsm / 80lb. Using thicker card may make the project difficult or impossible to assemble effectively.
• One sheet of 12” x 12” patterned paper. I recommend lightweight scrapbook paper for the decorative panels of this project.

For style 2 (double ended) you will need:

• Three sheets of 12” x 12” cardstock. I recommend a smooth colour-core cardstock between 180gsm / 65lb and 210gsm / 80lb. Using thicker card may make the project difficult or impossible to assemble effectively.
• One sheet of 12” x 12” patterned paper. I recommend lightweight scrapbook paper for the decorative panels of this project.

You will also need

• Bookbinding glue or low tack/quick grab glue
• Assorted embellishments
• Some lengths of ribbon or twine for decoration

Please note: the instructions below are for the basic cracker. You can freely embellish to your liking by adding elements such as text, 3D decals, cut outs, foiling etc. The ScanNCut has a wide range of built-in designs, fonts and applications for this purpose. Additionally, you can find thousands of extra cutting files on the Brother Artspira design app. Have fun!  

Equipment needed

ScanNCut - hardware

• Brother ScanNCut – any CM Model 
• Standard mat [CAMATSTD12] 
• Standard blade [CABLDP1] and blade holder [CAHLP1]

OR

• Brother ScanNCut – any SDX model 
• Standard mat [CADXMATSTD12]
• Standard auto-blade [CADXBLD1] and holder [CADXHLD1]

ScanNCut - software 

• CanvasWorkspace for PC or Mac 

How to

Step 1 

Download the CanvasWorkspace project file. Open it in CanvasWorkspace (the desktop version). Open the layers tab on the right.  

Step 2 

To make style 1 – the single ended cracker 

Hide and lock all layers except the one titled 1-1. Transfer this to your machine using the File>Export/Transfer FCM File menu option. Cut twice from 12 x 12” cardstock. 

Step 3

Hide and lock all layers except the one titled 1-2. Transfer this to your machine using the File>Export/Transfer FCM File menu option. Cut once from 12 x 12” cardstock. 

Step 4

Hide and lock all layers except the one titled 1-3. Transfer this to your machine using the File>Export/Transfer FCM File menu option. Cut once from 12 x 12” cardstock.

Step 5

Assemble as shown in the video.  

Step 6

To make style 2 – the double ended cracker

Hide and lock all layers except the one titled 2-1. Transfer this to your machine using the File>Export/Transfer FCM File menu option. Cut once from 12 x 12” cardstock.

Step 7

Hide and lock all layers except the one titled 2-2. Transfer this to your machine using the File>Export/Transfer FCM File menu option. Cut twice from 12 x 12” cardstock.

Step 8

Hide and lock all layers except the one titled 2-3. Transfer this to your machine using the File>Export/Transfer FCM File menu option. Cut once from 12 x 12” cardstock.

Step 9

Assemble as shown in the video.
 

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