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Outside view:
Cut sides & base of each box from thick cardboard. Use book binding tape to join, leaving a 1-2 mm gap, to create a durable hinge.


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inside view. You can see the gap here. I only used the tape on the outside.

Measurements for each of the boxes:
Large box: side panels 4@ 5"x4", base: 1@ 4" square
Medium box: side panels 4@ 4"x3 1/4", base: 1@ 3 1/4" square
Small box: side panels 4@ 3 1/4"x 2 1/4", base: 1@ 2 1/4" square


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cover both sides of each panel in patterned papers/cardstock


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Lid: I glued the sides to the top to hold together, then glued paper over the top, sides & inside to hold securely.

Measurements:
top: 4 3/8" square
sides: 1" high, lengths cut to size dependind on how you put the lid together.


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Holes punched in medium & small box sides to thread ribbon - 2 holes in each panel, 1" from the top, 1/2" in from each side.


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closeup of small box tied up


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view from above


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closed box. Now to embellish & fill it with photos & stuff.