Cricut: How to Make Decorative Boxes for Ramadan

To access the project copy and paste the link below:

https://design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/60636b6f0ad4fb0754ac2249

This will open the Cricut Design Space webpage, click on "Open".

Then select "Customise".

There are two different designs for the boxes, each of which has been grouped.

The box on the left with the pink embellishments has been sized for a 12 x 24" cutting mat, and the other will fit on a 12 x 12" mat. We'll make between 15 to 30 of these (it's up to you!) all of which can be resized so that the constructed boxes are a variety of sizes.

Please Note: each box is already set to the maximum size that can be cut, so if you do wish to re-size it, click and drag the bottom right corner whilst keeping the lock icon on so the aspect ratio is maintained.

We're ready to head to the "Make It" screen!

If you see a blue error message appear at the top of the screen, do not worry – it simply means the larger 12 x 24" cutting mat needs to be used, as the longest dimension of the box is greater than the maximum 11.5 inches you can cut on a standard 12 x 12" cutting mat.

Rotate the shape on mat one so that it fits within the top 12 x 12".

Select "Continue" and connect to your Cricut Maker or Explore.

Use the following settings: Heavy Cardstock, More pressure.

Load your tools: Scoring Style or Scoring Wheel and the Fine Point Blade

Lay the cardstock onto your cutting mat and use the Cricut Brayer to ensure it is secured. Load the mat into your machine.

Press the flashing Go / C button to start the cut!

Once the cut has finished do not unload but press the Go button once more – I find for this weight of cardstock two passes are needed to get a clean cut all the way through.

After the second cut, unload your mat. Turn the mat upside down and peel it away from the card – this method avoids curling the cardstock.

Once you have cut the main body of the boxes, cut out the embellishment pieces following steps 4 – 7.

Secure these elements to the main body of the box using a tape pen, for more intricate pieces a glue pen is a great option.

Fold the boxes along the score lines.

Top Tip: You can use the scraper tool to fold down the score lines for a sharper, crisper edge.

Construct the boxes using the tape pen – for the smaller boxes you will need to tape together the facing edges of the corner flaps, and then tape to the inside of the box (avoiding the sides of the box with the cut out patterns).

Add some LED tealights inside the boxes for a beautiful glimmer!

Enjoy your stunning finished project, and Ramadan Mubarak!