Half-Sheet Tapered Gift Box & Slit Z-Fold Card

Today’s projects, a half-sheet tapered gift box and a slit z-fold card, feature the Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper, the Wild Ferns stamp set and dies, and the Magnolia Mood dies. I think the Designer Series Paper really elevates these projects!

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Isn’t the Wildly Flowering Designer Series Paper just gorgeous? It’s my favorite paper in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog! Let’s get to the projects!


Half-Sheet Tapered Gift Box

All you need to create this cute & squatty gift box is a 6″ x 12″ piece of patterned paper! It will hold a handful of treats or a small gift!

I added a Velcro closure, but you could use magnets or punch holes and tie a bow! Here’s how the box opens:

And here’s a peek at the inside space:

This would be a great gift box for a table favor or just a pick-me-up gift for someone! One last look:

Here’s the template for reference (not to scale):

PROJECT MEASUREMENTS:

  • Finished Dimensions – 3-1/8″H x 2-7/8″W x 2-7/8″D
  • Designer Series Paper – 6″ x 12″
    • Score along the 12″ side at 2-7/8″, 5-3/4″, 8-5/8″, and 11-1/2″
    • Rotate clockwise and score along the 6″ side at 1-5/8″ and 4-3/4″

Slit Z-Fold Card

This Slit Z-Fold card is sure to wow the recipient! It’s such a cool fun fold card!

I had fun figuring out how to cut the Designer Series Paper panels! This card folds up to fit in a regular A2 (medium) envelope!

And here’s how the card looks fully open:

I really can’t get enough of this paper!! Here are the templates for reference (not to scale):

Card Template
DSP Cutting Template

PROJECT MEASUREMENTS:

  • Cardstock – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″
    • Along the 5-1/2″ side, line up the left side at 2-1/8″ on the Paper Trimmer
    • Cut a slit from 2-1/8″ to 6-3/8″
    • Rotate counter-clockwise, line up the left side at 2-1/8″, and score from the top down to
      3-3/8″ (where the slit starts)
    • Shift the cardstock left to 4-1/4″ and score all the way down
    • Rotate 180°, line up the left side at 2-1/8″, and score from the top down to 2-1/8″ (where
      the slit starts)
  • Designer Series Paper:
    • 3-1/8″ x 1-7/8″ (portrait)
    • 1-7/8″ x 1-7/8″
    • 5-1/4″ x 5-7/8″ (landscape)
      • Along the 5-1/4″ side (with pattern right-to-left), line up the left side at 1-7/8″ and
        cut a slit from 1-7/8″ to 4″
      • Shift the DSP left to 2-1/8″ and cust a slit from 1-7/8″ to 4″
      • Rotate counter-clockwise, line up the left side at 1-7/8″, and cut from the top down
        to the 2nd slit
      • Rotate 180°, line up the left side at 1-7/8″, and cut from the top down to the 2nd
        slit

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Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful & blessed day!


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15 thoughts on “Half-Sheet Tapered Gift Box & Slit Z-Fold Card”

  1. Hi there! I tried making the little box but somehow my dimentions seemed very off. I double checked all my measurements and made it twice and still it seems to be the wrong dimentions. The sides came out more rectangle and the flaps didn’t close tightly so something is off. I am scoring with my stampin’ up paper cutter with the scoring blade – does that make a difference? Thanks 🙂

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  2. Love the fun fold card and even more, your wonderful instructions for making it myself!
    The projects are great for sharing little goodies of various sizes and shapes too!
    I so appreciate the easy, detailed instructions. Thank you! Happy Doodles to you,
    Bryan and the back-to-school brilliant babes!

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  3. Das sieht interessant und fantastisch aus, wie all Deine Projekte! Wird auf jeden Fall ausprobiert! Danke vielmals, liebe Julie!

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  4. I love the projects you share…..they are so clever and cute!!! There are two that I don’t see in the blog or project listings…..the “envelope” card and the joy fold card. Were these older posts or have I missed them somewhere. I love the “envelope” card, especially and have made several already. Quick, easy and elegant!!!

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  5. Cannot wait to try both, love this paper too.
    Will have to change out Magnolia Mood as I do not have that .
    Your directions are very clear and helpful. Have a blessed week.
    Nancy

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