'Jill in the box'! By Trish

Hello!

Me again, with another idea for an ATB cube kit! How about turning one into a box with a hinged lid?

You can have all sorts of everything popping out... just like this one.....

So... how to turn a cube kit into one of these? Like this....

First, glue together a cube, minus the top...

Next (This bit is optional!), add any legs/feet or anything you want to the bottom. I wanted to cover everything in one go when it came to the book page part, so glued on the beads at this point. You could glue them on afterwards, or not at all :)

Cover the whole thing with book pages or paper. Folding it carefully over the top will leave a level edge, rather than the tabbed edges of the unfinished cube...

Cover the remaining side with book pages or paper as well, again folding carefully to give a neat (ish!) square...

To attach the lid to the box, attach a strip of canvas to both. Remember to leave a small gap, as this is the bit that will be folded. I used canvas as it is really strong, yet very flexible!

Do the same on the other side...

This can now be covered to blend in with the rest of the box...

If you wanted, you could attach a loop and bead type fastening to keep the box closed, as currently it won't stay shut unless my finger is holding it down....

I wanted it to stay open though, so didn't need to fiddle about with closures. Another project for another day I think :)

I gave the box a quick painty treatment, then added some stencilling and stamping..

I then drew my 'Jill' figure, and put her in the box!

 I think she looks rather happy to be let out, don't you?!

Have a great day everyone!
Trish xx

Calico Craft Parts used:
ATB cube kit (small)