Needles 'n' Knowledge: Creel 3D Thin Gift Box

Fishing theme box is large enough to hold candy bars

or other "flattish" treats, but can also be

the storage or gift container for the set of magnetic fish

for the fishing pole 3D toy design.

Creel box measures approx. 1" deep x 6.5" wide x 5.5" tall.

Details include wicker-suggestive overlays, lid box flap,

strapping and trim. For extra fun, create and tie on

the "Grab Bait Celebrate Gift Tag".

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A box front panel
B box back panel C box lid flap
D boxing strips to be joined
E box front "wicker" overlay panels
F center panel for latch hardware
G lid flap accents: overlay, rim, hole rim
H latch strap layers, accent tip
I latch hardware main (2) and sides (3 ea.)
J carry strap main (2 for build up)
K carry strap offset accents (1 front partial,
1 back whole)
NOT SHOWN: circle cover for latch strap rivet

2. Prepare the lid flap by bending back at

the perforation lines for top panel, flange tab.

3. Position at top of box back panel, with

back upper straight edge overlapping lid flange

to perf line, align side to side, and glue seam.

4. Prepare the boxing strips by bending back
on all vertical segment separation perf lines,
also on all end, top and bottom tab perf lines.
5. Identify the center edge and tab, then overlap
straight edge to perf line on opposite tab,
adjust top to bottom, then glue seam.

6. Prepare front box panel by positioning accent

overlays by aligning vertical edges with cut guidemarks

at top and bottom, then glue in place.

7. Position and attach the center panel

using the cut guide marks at top and bottom

for alignment assistance.

8. Prepare the latch mechanism by layering

the main shapes (2), and the left and right

side shapes (3 each), and gluing together,

taking care to align all edges as precisely

as possible. Use a flat weight to press built-up

layers during the drying process if using liquid

adhesive. This will help minimize curling

or warping.

9. Position each side build up shape under

the appropriate side edge of the main latch shape,

aligning edges and punch hole precisely.

Press assembled unit with flat weight while drying.

10. Position the latch build up unit over the box front
panel, aligning punch holes, and glue in place.

11. Prepare the lid flap accents by layering

the edge and hole rim onto the main overlay shape,

and gluing in place.

12. Position the lid flap accent assembly onto
the flap portion of the box back panel, offset
slightly within the panel as shown, and glue in place.

13. Position the box front lower edge

(should have latch assembly

in place at this point; not shown in image) over

the center segment flange of the boxing strip,

align the lower edge "corners" with the perf lines

marking the ends of center segment, and glue in place.

NOTE: the box back panel includes small guide marks

to help identify the corners; transfer these positions

to front panel with pencil marks, if desired.

14. Bend the boxing so that next segment tab edge
lines up with front panel edge, adjust, and glue
in place. Continue . . .

. . . in similar fashion to bend and adjust boxing
strip to align segment perforation edge with
box front panel edge, and glue in place . . .

. . . the remaining two segments on box side.
Then repeat the process for the opposite side.

15. Position and attach the box back panel

in the same manner attaching bottom edge

(use guide mark cuts that mark corners)

then working along one side to attach edges

to flange tabs, then along opposite side

until boxing is fully attached to both front & back.

16. Position and attach the latch strap tip accent

shape to front of strap, then layer two strap shapes

(for strength) and glue together. Press flat

during drying process.

17. Position strap top edge at flap center edge,
matching punch holes, and glue in place.
Insert and attach a mini eyelet through punch hole
to help strengthen strap attachment to flap.
Attach nail head accents to latch over punch holes.