Double Ends Popper Box Extra Large

Assemble this two-part hull gift box to decorate

 for holidays, seasons or occasions with boxy ends 

that pull sides-outward to open and close. 

Add "print & cut" for my Valentine oval accent layer

from a separate design file, if desired.

Decorate with coordinated center and end overlay accents, 

fussy-cut text from specialty print paper, stamp, 

or print a festive greeting on accent oval. 

Then fill with candy treats. Surprisingly easy to assemble. 

(Use solid card stock that appears the same on 

front and back; two hull shapes can be cut from 

one 12x12 non-directional sheet.)

 Gift box measures approx. 6” long x 2” wide x 2” deep 

when assembled and fully closed 

(that’s large enough to insert a standard plastic gift card 

diagonally). 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A main hull and B add-on hull end shapes

C accent shapes for center (4)

D accent shapes for ends (8)

E optional scalloped oval and plain edge oval

F substitute "print & cut" plain edge oval

2. Bend back on the long horizontal perforation lines

of the hull to begin to create the box tube, including

the long edge flange tab.

3. At the end, bend the "solid" strip forward so that

it is face-down over the front of the main hull

(valley fold).

4. Bend back (mountain fold) to crease across

the narrow neck of the triangle shapes.

(NOTE that the first fold in previous step is

now hidden under the main hull.)

5. Bend back along the final perforation line in

the series (mountain fold) and crease.

6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the add-on end hull shape.

7. Apply adhesive of choice along the inward edge

tab face surface, then . . .

. . . overlap the straight end edge along the tabs'

perforation lines, taking care to align the segments

of the add-on with the panels of the main hull.

NOTE that there is a slight "notch" at the end of

the final "solid" strip. This extra length for the end

section will help the ends have a bit more "wrap"

allowance for the pull-open ends.)

8. Prepare to attach the accent shapes to the hull

assembly while it is flat. Fold the end panels inward

so that the "solid" portions are covering the side

portions of the middle hull as shown. This will reveal

only the portion of the box hull that will be visible

when the popper-end are in closed position.

9. Position and attach the center accents between

the end folds and the wall sections as defined

by the perforation lines or straight edge.

10. Position and attach the end accents, centering

within the popper end panels as defined by

the perforation creases or straight bottom edge.

11. Prepare the optional oval medallion by centering

and attaching the plain oval (with desired stamp,

hand-penned or fussy-cut message) over the contrast

scalloped oval.

Alternatively, prepare the "print & cut" oval message

following procedures and techniques for that method,

then position (centered) and attach.

12. Position and attach the oval accent medallion

onto one of the center two hull panels. Center the

medallion in the visible portion, or . . .

. . . to one side, if you plan to add a ribbon/bow

accent tied around the hull.

13. Prepare to close the box by pushing the "bridge"

narrow neck outward so that fold line is farthest out.

14. Form the hull into a tube to bring together

the plain long edge to overlap the opposite long flange

tab. Adjust and attach together to close the seam.

15. Prepare to close the first "popper end" by bending

the box end extensions inward. NOTE it may be easiest

to begin at the seam segment, bending first miter

end in, then moving counter clockwise to bend

the next end in so that the miter angle overlays

the regular corner end of the previous end.

Continue until all four ends are bent inward, then . . .

. . . flexing that fourth end so that it can tuck

under the first end as needed for the proper

sequence of overlapping of miter edges. 

16. Arrange the popper end straight edge to

overlap the tucked-under tab, and . . .

. . . join seam.

As the first seam is being set, gently ease the popper end

outward and away from the main hull. Then . . .

. . . adjust and re-attach the seam as necessary.

Hold and apply pressure until secure.

17. Repeat for the second end.

Here is the completed, closed popper box,

with ribbon accent tied on.