We are headed to the seaside, once again, for another fun papercraft! Gather up some shimmer cardstock, and let’s make some opulent seashell boxes together.
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These boxes came together even more beautifully than I had hoped. I have a limited selection of shimmer/pearlescent cardstock on hand, but the three colors I do have (off-white, pink, and purple) just happened to go together perfectly for this project!
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Supplies
- Cardstock
- Hot Glue
- Decorative Gems/Ribbon (optional)
- Bone Folder (optional)
- A Cutting Machine or X-ACTO knife
- My Free Template
How to Make It
1. Use your cutting machine or X-ACTO knife, along with my template, to cut out all the pieces of the seashell boxes.
Note: If you are using the SVG files that includes the score lines, don’t forget to set them as such in Cricut Design Space and attach them to their shapes before sending them through your cutting machine. I used a lime green color to mark the score lines, so hopefully that helps! If you’re having trouble with the score lines, check out this video.
2. Start by folding the long strip along the score lines. Then, attach the ends to the inside of the back of box, and the little tabs around the bottom perimeter.
Then, attach the liner to the inside: covering the bottom tabs.
3. With the body of the box assembled, add the three seashell pieces: one on the bottom, one on the top, and the small one on the inside of the lid.
Finish with some decorative gems/ribbon if you want to add a bit more pizzaz. To close the lid, Insert the little tab into the slit provided.
These seashells would make the perfect favor boxes for a mermaid-themed birthday party! I also think they would be a really cute container for giving someone pearl jewelry. Can you imagine opening one of these up and finding a set of pearl earrings inside? So adorable!
I use Adobe Illustrator for all of my designs, and a Cricut Maker to bring my creations to life. For tips on creating fun paper cuts like this one, see the FAQ section on my website. Also, be sure to check out the other fun freebies available on my blog!
Enjoy putting these seashell boxes to good use. And don’t forget to share your exquisite, finished creations with me on Instagram!
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Mandee is a professional graphic designer, amateur bird watcher, and rollercoaster enthusiast. She is a wife to hardworking high school teacher and mommy to three adorable little humans. She fell in love with graphic design when she started working on a comedy website with a guy she met her freshman year of college. Design wasn’t the only thing she fell in love with, and they were married a year and a half later. She created Designs By Miss Mandee to be a place where she could merge her passion for design with her lifelong love of crafting. 9 Comments on Seashell Boxes – Summer Cut Files
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Mary Ellen Torres
July 8, 2021 at 6:16 am (2 years ago)these boxes are adorable thank you
Mandee
July 8, 2021 at 10:53 am (2 years ago)Thanks Mary Ellen! ❤️
Anna-Maria
July 8, 2021 at 6:29 am (2 years ago)Thank you so much for sharing these, they’re gorgeous!
Mandee
July 8, 2021 at 10:54 am (2 years ago)Aww, thank you so much! Glad you like them. 😊
TERRY
July 8, 2021 at 8:42 am (2 years ago)Love these boxes! Thank you!
Linda
July 8, 2021 at 12:43 pm (2 years ago)Thank you for sharing these lovely boxes.
Michele
July 10, 2021 at 2:00 pm (2 years ago)These are so pretty, thank you!
auntie em
July 11, 2021 at 9:27 am (2 years ago)So sweet and delicate! These would be perfect for a favour box for a bridal shower.
Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
Mandee
July 12, 2021 at 12:20 pm (2 years ago)Ooo, yes! A summer bridal shower for sure!!