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    How can I decorate a cardboard box?
    Amy Guerrero
    Arts & Crafts Specialist
    Amy Guerrero is an Arts and Crafts Specialist and the Owner of Sunshine Craft Co., a crafting studio based in Phoenix, Arizona. Amy specializes in macrame, DIY crafting, and teaching fiber arts. She offers monthly in-person and online workshops along with having developed a range of DIY craft kits for at-home projects. Amy holds a BS in Industrial Design from Philadelphia University. She worked as a graphic designer before starting her own business. Sunshine Craft Co. is a creative hub that offers a wide range of workshops, tools, and resources for any craft project to inspire creativity and community engagement.
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    An easy way to add decorations is to use stickers, patterned duct tape, or washi tape. You can also use patterned paper or printable designs, paint the box, or draw your own designs and letters with Sharpie paint pens.
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    For a wine glass, how long would the cardboard be?
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    It depends since not all wine glasses are the same size. I would measure the height of the wine glass first and then add maybe 2 inches onto that length for the box height.
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    Can you make this a cube?
    Idabelle
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can, you just need change the dimensions and use squares instead of rectangles.
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    How do I make a box out of cardboard?
    Boolantica
    Community Answer
    Refer to the tutorial above, which provides instructions on making a cardboard box.
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    What dimensions do I need to know to determine how much cardboard is required?
    Trottyelia
    Community Answer
    You need to know the size of the desired box. The cardboard should be four times the desired width, plus extra for the flap. The length should be the desired height plus between one and two times the desired width.
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    What should I put inside the box once it's finished?
    Rifah Maria
    Community Answer
    You can put small gifts, such as a pack of baked cookies with a nice greeting card.
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    How can I make a cardboard box without using glue or tape?
    Rifah Maria
    Community Answer
    To make a cardboard box without glue or tape, you can try extra folding techniques or create an origami box.
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    Can I use chart paper instead of cardboard?
    Trottyelia
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    You can, but the resulting box might be less sturdy. Be careful when scoring to avoid cutting through the paper.
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