ABC Friday ~ Mini Pizza Box…

Posted by Jen | ABC Friday, MFT, projects | Friday, April 4, 2008

Ever have a flash of inspiration when you see something completely un-craft related? I haven’t even had pizza delivered lately, but I was flipping through the ads that came on the mail the other day and saw a pizza box in a pizza ad and **LIGHTBULB ON.** I thought, “I should make a little one of those.” So I did.
I **almost** went out and got one of those little candy pizzas to put inside, but thought that would be a little over the top. However, I did have to make it totally girly and cute. This is what I came up with…

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For the base of the box I used PaperTrey white cardstock. The DP is from K&Co, purchased at Target, long with the stickers. To create the tag, I punched out a tag from the white cardstock and then cut it in half with decorative scissors. I made both top and bottom portions have positive, rather than negative, scalloped edges. I then punched out another tag from DP and glued it behind the 2 pieces that were cut with the decorative scissors. Then I added the other layers, stickers, stamp and ribbon.

Here’s the box open…
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I have not created a visual template or tutorial for this, but the measurements/ directions are as follows:

Begin with 6×11 piece of cardstock.
Using your Scor-Pal, place the long side of your cardstock along the top edge. Score at 1″, 5″, 6″ and 10″.
Flip your paper and score at 1″ and 5″.
Make cuts at the 1″, 5″, 6″ and 10″ to the inner 1″ score mark.
Fold box and adhere tabs.

–> Please note, that these are my instructions to go with my idea. Please feel free to go forth and make several of these for fun, but not for personal gain. Thank you. :)

I just have to give a *little* shout to Carole for sending me this ADORABLE altered tin. Thank you Carole, I love it. She filled it to the very very tippy top with Dew Drops/Bella Baubles. Just a little note to Cammie…see what happens when you are nice to her!??! LOL **wink**
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  1. Comment by Marta F — April 4, 2008 @ 7:07 am

    Wow! The pizza box is great - what a neat idea! As always I’m amazed at how talented you are! TFS Marta

  2. Comment by Sara — April 4, 2008 @ 7:30 am

    OMG how adorable!! I’ll have to try it! Thanks for the directions!

  3. Comment by Jackie — April 4, 2008 @ 8:24 am

    You are brilliant! I love that box and your instructions are so easy, I just made one in about 5 minutes - thanks so much for sharing that!

  4. Comment by Tracy — April 4, 2008 @ 8:35 am

    Your pizza box is awesome!! I might have to give one of these a try!

  5. Comment by Michelle — April 4, 2008 @ 8:55 am

    What a fabulous little box - thanks for sharing.

  6. Comment by Ellie Augustin — April 4, 2008 @ 9:09 am

    That pizza box is so sweet I love it! :) TFS!!

    -Ellie

  7. Comment by Riley — April 4, 2008 @ 9:18 am

    This is adorable!!!! I love the mini pizza box, it’s just too cute!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!!!

  8. Comment by Julee T. — April 4, 2008 @ 11:31 am

    Fabulous idea, Jen! Love your girly box!

  9. Comment by Carole (TruCarMa) — April 4, 2008 @ 12:07 pm

    That little pizza box is AWESOME, Jen! I’m definitely going to do one of those — you’re so clever!

  10. Comment by Elizebeth — April 4, 2008 @ 1:58 pm

    THIS IS SOOOOO CUTE!!!! I will have to try this out!

  11. Comment by denise bryant (imchatty) — April 4, 2008 @ 3:15 pm

    You are brillant!!!That is awesome…now you need to post a tutorial.

  12. Comment by Jessica — April 4, 2008 @ 4:41 pm

    Beautiful job on the mini pizza box, too cute!

    That little tin is adorable too!

  13. Comment by Starla(star) — April 4, 2008 @ 5:41 pm

    Thank you!! How cute is this?!! My brain just can’t figure out templates on it’s own,…..but it sure can figure out how to use them once shared so generously!!
    Thanks again for sharing!!

  14. Comment by KimberlyG on SCS — April 4, 2008 @ 7:16 pm

    ACK!!! This is the cutest thing that I ever did see!!! I love that it is soooo girl! You are brilliant! Thanks a bunch for sharing! :D

  15. Comment by Jennifer Meyer — April 4, 2008 @ 7:29 pm

    Darling box design and the fun design on top, Jennifer

  16. Comment by Maria Levine — April 4, 2008 @ 7:57 pm

    That little pizza box is awesome! Love it!

  17. Comment by Dawn Easton — April 4, 2008 @ 9:34 pm

    What a CUTE box Jen! Love how you decorated it! Thanks for sharing how you did it too! Maybe when I’m not so tired I can read it and try it…lol

    That RAK from Carole is cute too! It pays to be nice eh ;)

  18. Comment by Denise — April 4, 2008 @ 9:37 pm

    The pizza box is so cute. I just love it! Can’t wait to try it out!

  19. Comment by barb schram — April 4, 2008 @ 10:26 pm

    This is sooo cool. Thanks for the measurements! I can’t wait to give it a try! And a tin full of baubles is a wonderful surprise!

  20. Comment by Tammy — April 5, 2008 @ 5:21 am

    Jen, too funny! We both had pizza box brainstorms! Except, I bought empties from my local pizza place and am using them to store backstock of seasonal papers at the store! They work perfectly! However, mine are plain, and say “Sam’s Pizza” on them, where yours is adorable! Very cute idea!

  21. Comment by shel9999 — April 5, 2008 @ 7:14 am

    I *love* your pizza box! It’s adorable!

  22. Comment by christina fischer — April 5, 2008 @ 8:47 am

    That box is beyond cute!! You are way too clever! :)

  23. Comment by Carolyn King — April 6, 2008 @ 12:16 pm

    LOVE that adorable pizza box!!! Too cute.

    What a wonderful rak from HER too! (snort!—she started it!)

  24. Comment by Jan Hoyt — June 20, 2008 @ 3:38 pm

    Jen, this is just adorable! I am definitely going to give your tutorial a little try, I think I will love it and your directions seem very simple and easy to follow. What a clever, clever girl you are! Thanks so much for sharing! Jan

  25. Comment by elinda — June 21, 2008 @ 3:19 am

    What a beautiful box, I can’t wait to make one and fill it up for a gift box.
    Thanks for sharing.

  26. Comment by Beth — June 22, 2008 @ 7:38 pm

    WOW! SO SUPAH Cute Jen!

  27. Comment by Jen Dyson — June 23, 2008 @ 5:17 pm

    Your box is so easy to make and so cute! Great for mini note cards, or to package gifts. Thanks for the directions!

  28. Comment by Janis — June 28, 2008 @ 4:47 pm

    Wowza! What an adorable box. Thank you for sharing the instructions.

  29. Comment by Millie — July 25, 2008 @ 12:50 pm

    Love that Pizza Box. I can’t wait to try it and would love to also try a slightly larger size. Thanks for sharing a great idea.

  30. Comment by Gloria — October 6, 2008 @ 11:05 am

    Cute! Wouldn’t you like to receive one like this with a big decorated cookie in it????

  31. Comment by Sunshine — December 20, 2008 @ 3:29 pm

    Wow! I just made one of your cute pizza boxes - so easy & quick:-) I am now going to decorate it ready to give as a gift. Thanks for sharing!
    Sunshine xo

  32. Comment by Kara — December 29, 2008 @ 11:29 am

    Absolutely darling! Thank you so much for a great idea. I will be making up a bunch of these!!

  33. Comment by Jamie — February 12, 2009 @ 11:30 am

    I love these cute boxes, i found the idea from inking idaho’s blog and had to make one (i’m sure more will follow) check it out and thanks for the cute idea :)

  34. Comment by Shelley — April 17, 2009 @ 6:27 am

    Wow, that is gorgeous!

  35. Comment by Giulia — May 2, 2009 @ 2:32 pm

    Thanks for share! Here
    http://crearenelwebdigiulia.wordpress.com/2009/05/02/penny-black-challenge-47/ is my version!

    Bye from Italy.
    Giulia

  36. Comment by Lauren Kallio — October 14, 2009 @ 11:54 pm

    So, I am going to a bridal shower this weekend for a long time friend and couldn’t come up with an idea that felt personal enough. I hate bridal registries but was resigned to get something the bride actually wanted. When I found she wanted a Pizza Pan, I decided that it would be perfect with a recipe of my mom’s barbeque pizza, enjoyed many a time by me and this particular friend. As I was buying the pan online, I decided I needed a cute way to package the recipe and picture of the pan…and Voila!! Your mini pizza box is perfect. THANK YOU!

  37. Comment by Ryan Martinez — August 11, 2010 @ 9:26 pm

    i enjoy attending bridal showers coz there are lots of pretty ladies and it is enjoyable too;*”

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