Large box measures approx. 4x4x4 when fully assembled.
Three variations are available:
1) heart shaped windows and clear vinyl lined,
2) square windows which configures to open at box front
to allow cupcake
to be easily removed sideways,
3) 3.5"x3.5" cube plain box with no windows.
There is also a cupcake tray that fits into the 4x4 versions.
All of these have similar assembly steps, and will be
explained fully (square window box) or as variations noted.
Instructions will begin with Square Box, followed by
the cupcake tray at Step 11,
followed by the Heart Window Box at step 18.
The Plain Box with no windows is assembled in
an identical manner as the Heart Box, but without
the window details and steps.
SQUARE WINDOW BOX
ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A main hull with top and front
B hull part 2 with side and back
C contrast frame accents for teardrop cutouts - 3 sets
(NOTE these are the divided shapes option)
D front contrast scallop frame accent (3)
E front scallop frame overlays (3; should match hull)
F clear window panels cut from report cover plastic (3)
2. Prepare the main hull shapes by bending back on
all perforation lines for panels, flanges, latch panels, etc.
3. If you have cut the contrast frame underlays for
careful use of cardstock, you can prepare those now
by temp joining for easier manipulation and placement.
One way is to place face-down, match corner "seams"
and secure with small piece of cello tape.
4. Position and attach a contrast frame onto backside
of each window opening. NOTE that there is a tiny
offset margin between frame opening and the hull's
window edge.
5. Prepare the front scallop accents by layering and
attaching the hull-matched scallop frame on top of
the contrast scallop frame, matching up the window edges.
6. Position one scallop frame accent assembly over
front of hull main shapes window, matching
opening edges, and attach in place.
Immediately press flat on flat work surface with
a heavy flat object such as a heavy book volume
or equivalent, possibly with something else heavy
placed on top. Leave in place until frame adhesive
is thoroughly dry, for several hours or over night.
7. Prepare the clear windows by attaching clear
adhesive narrow tape at edges all around.
(The tape being used here has a paper backing.)
8. Remove backing paper if necessary, then place
the clear panel, centered, over the backside of
the hull panel. Complete for all windows.
9. Complete the hull assembly by aligning and
joining first one side seam, then the other.
NOTE: Since the hull is a symmetrical form,
it can be flattened in order to more fully apply
fingertip pressure along the seams.
10. To close the latch bottom:
A) bend the front and back plain bottom panels
inward - these will overlap;
B) fold the shaped side flap inward and push down
so that the previously-bent flaps are moved beyond
perpendicular position which will allow rounded tabs
to slip into the curved slots;
C) repeat for second tab flap - it will overlap
the first tab flap - then . . .
. . . allow flaps to return to perpendicular position.
NOTE that returning to position may need a bit of
interior "push" to accomplish.
10. To close the box, the front panel bottom flange tab
is tucked inside the box form at front bottom edge.
CUPCAKE TRAY
11. Cut the two parts of the tray.
12. Bend back on all perforation lines for panels,
walls, flanges and tabs.
13. Join the two shapes at the side short seam,
taking care that the top panel (with circle cutout)
and the bottom whole panel extend in opposite
directions: top up, bottom down.
14. Form the assembly into a square "ring" to
align and join the second short side seam.
15. Bend the bottom flanges inward, apply glue
then bend the bottom down into position.
Square up the box to align properly with bottom,
adjust, and glue the three seams.
NOTE that it will help to reach fingertips into
the interior to apply pressure to secure seams.
16. Repeat the process to bend top edge flanges
inward, top panel down into position, adjust
and join seams.
17. Slip the cupcake into the opening for presentation.
Here it can be seen how the tray fits into the square
window box to easily allow cupcake insertion and . . .
. . .removal without needing to touch or damage icing.
HEART WINDOWS BOX ASSEMBLY
18. Identify and cut the shapes:
A & B hull shapes
C interior contrast shapes for teardrop cutouts (3)
D clear window panels cut from report cover plastic (3)
E front scallop frame overlays (3; should match hull)
F contrast scallop frame accents (3)
19. Follow the same procedures for the heart window
box design as for the square window box, keeping
in mind that the heart box has windows on
front & side panels, referring to Steps 2, 4-10.
20. Join the hull shapes at side seams, following
Step 9 for square window box, then finish
and latch the heart box in the same manner.
Fill with candy or other treats and . . .
. . . close the box lid.
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