Box 3D Treat Tote Bunting Doilies

 

Dimensional, small-scale treat box has perforations 

to bend lower hull walls to create container for 

fun July 4th or other occasion gifting. 

(Enlargeable to fit specific needs.) 

Square “on point” bottom is closed with bend-n-latch flaps. 

At top, header panel holds two punch holes 

for twine or ribbon tied closure. 

Straight band and sawtooth bands embellish front 

atop three half circle “doily” style bunting shapes. 

Measures approx. 4.7” tall x 3.625” wide at top 

x 2.25” square deep. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A tote hull (this shape has been modified slightly)

B front (and optional back) offset accent panels

C-E half circle doily accents

F plain and sawtooth accent strips

2. Prepare the hull by bending back on ALL perforations

for panels, side flange tab, bottom latch tabs;

bend forward on top header panel perforation lines.

3. Position and attach the offset accent panels within

the hull panels as defined by perforation lines.

NOTE: if desired, cut a second set of accent panels

for the back of the tote.

4. Bend the header flanges of all three doily shapes

forward slightly. Center side to side, with top edges

matched and punch holes aligned, then attach 

the three layers at top flange and lightly behind 

overlaid doilies.

5. Position and attach the plain accent strip on top

of the sawtooth strip, with bottom and side edges

aligned. Position and attach strips assembly at

doily assembly header, above perforation line.

7. Fold the hull in half, bend the side flange inward,

then glue the side seam.

NOTE that the hull can be laid flat with fingertip

pressure applied along the side edge to help

secure the seam.

8. Squash the hull by pressing the side folds inward

to open up the interior as the hull bends on diagonal folds.

9. Close the bottom by bending A) square "slot" flap

inward . . . 

. . . B) both side flaps inward . . . 

. . . C) then tab flap inward, pressing down on all

to allow tab tongue to slip into the slot created.

Finally, allow the bottom tabs to relax into perpendicular

formation (this may be assisted by pushing with a tool

such as a pencil end from inside). If desired, apply

glue to secure the flaps in position. Otherwise,

the hull can be "disassembled" and flattened

for storage and use at a later time.

10. Position (centered) the doily assembly with

bend and perforations aligned . . . 

. . . and attach.

11. Open top panels, fill tote, then close.

Thread ribbon length through top holes

and tie knot and bow. 

Here is a side view of completed tote.