Make a Word Box (Part 2)

3)    Fold outer edge of one long side to the center fold (lengthwise)

4)    Fold other long edge  to the center

5)    Unfold previous two folds and then fold one short side to center fold

6)    Fold other short side to center

7)    Make four cuts along outer folds that are PARALLEL with the LONG side from the outer edge JUST to the first fold line encountered

8)    Fold in each short flap

9)    Fold up end flap 

and fold small “extra” length into the box securing the two short flaps

Original word box and “demo” box for comparison.  Blue box in next photo is made with the smaller measure mentioned at beginning (5” x 6 ¼”)

At steps 8 and 9 glue may be used. If you want to make a lidded box, use two different sheets (the same size) but when making the second set of folds (those that bring the outer edges to the center), fold one sheet by bringing the outer edges just short of the center folds and the other sheet, bring the outer edges just barely over the center folds. This will give enough space for the one to fit over the top of the other when the boxes are constructed