Nutcracker Zipper Box Challenge

ChallengeCommittee

Zipper Box challenge. Use one or both of these files provided by Glogal (Gloria). You must use Make-the-Cut. These are so fun!

The rules- you can enter up to two unique projects. You must use Make-the-Cut. Please do not post cut files from other people or companies that are not yours- just link if you want to share something.

NOPD210

Maybe I am just being dense this morning but I have looked at these files and am unable to wrap my head around how they go together. Is there a picture of a finished project posted somewhere?

CraftyGirl

Thanks for the challenge.

scramper75

I am not sure I understand either, i may just need to cut it out and go from there

ImaCutter

We'll have to see who can get one up first. I still need to cut mine too.

CeCeCreates

Yes, I think seeing a finished product might help some of us understand better what this is. I know that I am a very visual learner.

scramper75

@CeCeCreates I am as well, i love videos :-)

Glogal

I'm sorry , I'm very short handed right now. I will try and get the chest box assembled, and a picture posted soon. It is all one piece, and glued shut, like the other zipper boxes I've designed. You add your treats before gluing or taping shut. It should look like a right angled chest, not a rounded top chest. It could even be made like a gingerbread house.

Gloria

ImaCutter

I am sick right now, so I'm sorry I haven't gotten one up yet. I will as soon as possible. I can't stop coughing and blowing my nose long enough to get much done.

brianna_c1

oh noooo...i do hope you feel better soon...get some hot chicken soup into you...lol

NOPD210

Hope you feel better soon, @ImaCutter. I got sick two weeks ago and it knocked me on my butt! Couldn't get out of bed for three days. Don't know what it is going around this year but it is NASTY!

scramper75

@imacutter (i hope you feel better soon) and @Glogal no rush , I just need help when assembling these type of things.

Glogal

I revised the files, to make it easier to assemble. Pictures added.

Gloria

scramper75

Dumb question..... I have a craft robo, is it to small for me to cut these files?

Glogal

I'm not sure about the size of the cutting area on the Craft Robo, but on the chest box there is a second size included, that will fit 8.5x11. On the other box, you could move the pieces around to fit your mat size.

Gloria

Cynthia Barber

I made my box, haven't really decided how I was going to decorate it yet, and I didn't close the lid since I haven't filled it yet. But a neighbor seen it and wants like 4 of them to put mini loaves of bread in it.

ImaCutter

I did a cut of the box and had some issue with the zipper falling out. I widened it and am including the file here. Here is the box with a side view to show the shape of it. It is super easy to put together. I will repost when I finish the box. I just wanted to get it up for the visual people. The zipper part is on the back side for once you glue it all closed- so no peeking. =D

GwenL

@Cynthia Barber love your box and paper. @ImaCutter thanks for the visual. I have not tried one of these yet. Maybe able to now.

NOPD210

Thank you ladies for showing your files. I can now get started on my project!!

NOPD210

Here is my completed box. I am pleased with how it turned out.

The file cut beautifully. Thanks so much, @Glogal!

I did modify the zipper from the original file and added a tab to pull.

I wanted to add some bling without going to any expense as these boxes will
be thrown away. So, I glittered up some round head fasteners with pink glitter
fingernail polish and it worked very well.

I made a round tag with the paper I used on the chest and added some snowflakes from a punch I had.

I will be making each one of the children in the family a chest with a Pez dispenser and candy inside.

undecided

Just trying to figure out what the 'zipper' is?

undecided

update: OH! i see, the 5 little boys have left and i ate, and now i see that you pull off the 'zipper' portion to open the box....hence they are 'throw-aways'
does my 'zipper' box have to have the zipper to count?

@NOPD210 can you post your modified file? i loved the pull tab.

Jenni

This is my attempt at the zipper box challenge. I decided to fill with cat treats and topped with a bow and bells so as to be played with if it can't be opened

NOPD210

@undecided, here is my modified box file. Be careful when assembling it as you can easily push the "zipper" in when assembling the box if your not.
@Jenni, love your box! Great job!

sewsewgood

my last challenge.I"m done but not too proud of this one,I had a lot of trouble.May be I will try again.

Ann

Great job everyone! This file is awesome - hope I get a chance to join in. I'm thinking a treasure chest for Jonas the pirate

undecided

@NOPD210 thank you i hope that i can try it tomorrow

CraftyGirl

I should have put the zipper on the back but didn't think of it until it was done. Liked the way it turned out so I'm posting it anyhow!

rsmobley85

@Ann, I was thinking of a pirate chest as well, My 22 month old grand son loves Jake the mighty Pirate.

Great job every one on your boxes.
Sharon

molly1952

All of your chests are gorgeous!!! What a great idea for a small gift!! Now I just need to get over myfears and learn how to use my Zing!!

Helen

Love all the creative boxes from the file, great job everyone. Mine is rather plain, used the textured card stock that is a bit glittery, but can't really see it in the pic.

scramper75

wow these boxes are awesome. i hope to get one done next week

LaurieB

a little plain, but I like the wood print paper for this project

undecided

I did it! Thank you to @nopd210 I used her version and it is great. Too small to put the tshirts I made in, but I put the kitty wallet in there and sealed it up. This one wont go til the 11th day of Xmas, because ...I like it under tree!
ETA so sorry about picture...it was not sideways when i picked it.... anyone know why it flipped or how to fix it?

NOPD210

Wow! Everyones boxes are looking great! Each the same but with very different "personalities".

@undecided, it would appear that your image is more tall than wide. Under your picture it says it has been resized to fit in the page and I am assuming this would be the reason it was turned sideways.

Rosie0530

These are great!

Reba1

WhooWhee, finished another one. I only have one left to do now.

This chest was fun to do, and easy, too! It may be just what I need for a couple of gifts. This one is the smaller size.

undecided

Another . And the kitty inside

missmay

Super cute! I did both the box and the chest. I think I prefer the chest.

missmay

The larger box.

lindaf

These were really easy to do. I hope to make one for each family member if I have time this week. I made the smaller size. They will be great for holding gift cards or special candies. Here's my first one.

lindaf

And here's my second one. The snowflake is cut out of glitter cardstock with a little gem added to the middle.

Ann

And the winner is @undecided !! Congrats! You will receive an email or PM with more info on your prize.

CraftyGirl

Congrats! Thanks to everyone for the great ideas!

scramper75

congrats @undecided I love the boxes everyone made, very creative

yup

I dont know how I missed this. Is there a video at all on how to do these?