Hi there!
I know everyone and their mother has a blog on how to make these draws but I thought I could make a simpler version, I hope :p.
So all you need is three Glossy boxes, four lids, two or three ribbons from your boxes, tissue paper from your box, scissors, glue and probably a mat to do this on so you don't get the carpet sticky.
My white box is off March 2012 and the green box is off April 2012.
You cant get these any more, so you might have different coloured boxes to me, not that it matters! :)
So, you have everything...
Take your three lids, choose what ones you're using for the sides and cut one long side off both them.
The third lid we're going to use for the base, so you need to cut all four sides off.
The third lid we're going to use for the base, so you need to cut all four sides off.
So now, line up your side parts and the base.
When you've got it right, spread some glue along both of the bottom short sides and place your base on them. You'll have to apply some pressure for it to stick good.
When you've got it right, spread some glue along both of the bottom short sides and place your base on them. You'll have to apply some pressure for it to stick good.
This bit gets a bit messy!
If you want to add some tissue paper to neaten up the sides that you've cut, cut bits of tissue the same length of the end you want to cover, apply the glue to the tissue paper and stick.
Repeat this to where ever else you want to put the tissue.
Next, apply glue to the two top ledges where your forth lid will sit.
You'll need to hold this in place for a few minutes so the lid will stay in place.
If you want to add some tissue paper to neaten up the sides that you've cut, cut bits of tissue the same length of the end you want to cover, apply the glue to the tissue paper and stick.
Repeat this to where ever else you want to put the tissue.
Next, apply glue to the two top ledges where your forth lid will sit.
You'll need to hold this in place for a few minutes so the lid will stay in place.
Now the draw handles...
PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS NEXT BIT, I DON'T WANT TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR PEOPLE LOSING A FINGER OR HURTING THEMSELVES!!!
Make sure you have the box the right way up, you need the longer side and not upside down.
When you have it the right way up take two or three bits of the lids that you cut away and place them where you would like the ribbon handles to be, this will help you place them even if you want more than one.
So, when you've decided how many handles you want and where you want them, take your scissors and push them through the cardboard GENTLY, not all the way through, just enough that the ribbon will fit through.
When you have it the right way up take two or three bits of the lids that you cut away and place them where you would like the ribbon handles to be, this will help you place them even if you want more than one.
So, when you've decided how many handles you want and where you want them, take your scissors and push them through the cardboard GENTLY, not all the way through, just enough that the ribbon will fit through.
Next...
When you have the ribbon through, tie a tight knot on the inside of the box so that when you pull on the ribbon it will not come through the hole.
Repeat on the other draws.
When you have the ribbon through, tie a tight knot on the inside of the box so that when you pull on the ribbon it will not come through the hole.
Repeat on the other draws.
And finally,
once you've done all the above, slide your draws in place carefully and WALLAH!
Done!
once you've done all the above, slide your draws in place carefully and WALLAH!
Done!
Well done guys!
Debbie.x
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