| A concertina memory box is a great gift idea for | | | | Place the box on the base of the cut out paper and |
| someone special, or for somebody that has it all. You | | | | fold the flaps up and over to the inside. Tuck the |
| will be able to place a host of memories in one tiny | | | | corners in and glue in place. Cover your lid in the same |
| package for your recipient and can you their delight | | | | way. |
| when they open a box and pages of special | | | | Cut your contrasting paper to line the box so that it fits |
| memories leap out at them. This original mini | | | | across the base and up the two sides and glue in |
| scrapbook-style project can be used to suit any | | | | place. Line the lid in the same way. |
| occasion, and the concertina design allows it to contain | | | | Cut your cardstock into strips for the concertina |
| as many, or as few pages as you wish. Whatever the | | | | pages. Ensure to cut this slightly smaller than the width |
| contents, this small album guarantees a wonderful | | | | of the box so that it fits inside easily. Decide on how |
| surprise. | | | | many pages you would like and fold the strips |
| First of all plan ahead, so that you can pack your box | | | | concertina-style until you have made enough. Cut and |
| with as many memories as possible. For a partner it | | | | attach extra paper if more pages are required. Make |
| could be a reminder of times spent together, and for a | | | | a small flap at one end to stick to the inside of the |
| child you could hoard souvenirs and photos of his or | | | | box.. |
| her favourite things and people. | | | | Test your 'concertina' out in your box and make sure it |
| You will need: A small cardboard box, paper for | | | | fits and closes with room to spare for your |
| covering the box and some extra paper for the inside | | | | embellishments. |
| of the lid, contrasting coloured paper for the lid and | | | | Go ahead and have fun decorating each page with |
| inside of the box, cardstock for the pages, pencil, glue | | | | photographs, quotes, flowers, buttons, ribbons and |
| stick, craft knife, cutting mat, embellishments and | | | | whatever tickles your fancy. Remember to leave the |
| photographs, sticky pads and something to make a | | | | first page open as this attaches to your lid. |
| box handle e.g. ribbon, wire, etc. | | | | Decorate the top of the lid with your chosen |
| First of all you will need to trace around the base of | | | | embellishments and add your handle or a ribbon to the |
| your box on your chosen paper, and mark a flap twice | | | | side that you wish the box to open from. Once |
| its depth on each side. Trim the corners between the | | | | finished you can glue the concertina to the inside of |
| flaps diagonally to the depths of the sides and lightly | | | | your box and lid. |
| score for folding. | | | | |