Many of you left comments or sent emails asking for measurements on this project I posted over the weekend. I know you were probably thinking I'd never get around to it, but Ta-Dah, here it is!
Now, my packet of hot cocoa measures (approximately) 6 1/2" long by 2 5/8" wide. You may have to adjust measurements for the size of what you choose to use, but if you can do that then almost anything goes for what you can put in here!
I cut a piece of cardstock for the folder 6 1/2" wide by 7" tall. I scored along the short side at 3" and 3 1/2" to make the "spine" of the folder.
The little box to hold the cocoa packet was cut 3 1/2" wide by 2 1/2" tall. I scored the edges on 3 sides at 1/4" and 1/2". Then I cut away the squares at the bottom two corners, and folded up the sides to create the little box to hold the cocoa. (See succession of photos below. You can click on the pictures for larger views.)
I trimmed some 1/4" red line tape to apply to the edges of the box and adhere to the folder, then decorated as desired!
I hope this helps you out! Remember, I got the inspiration from this design from Laurie Schmidlin, however I have no idea if my measurements and design are the same as hers.
Happy stamping!
Chocolate Caramel Cocoa? You're lucky I didn't see that's what it was or I would've snagged it off the table :-)
Posted by: Anita | October 21, 2008 at 04:01 PM
Tammy, this is absolutely adorable! Thank you for sharing the measurements with us. I'm sorry I haven't been posting comments as often as I would like, but I receive your updates through FeedBlitz everyday, and I always read them :)
Hugs,
Sam
Posted by: Samantha | October 21, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Tammy, you are the greatest! Thank you for the measurements, can't wait to try this!
Posted by: bensarmom | October 21, 2008 at 05:56 PM
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to give us these directions. Am looking forward to making some. Have a great day.
Posted by: Karen Q | October 21, 2008 at 06:59 PM
WooHoo.......thanks Tammy. This is such a cute idea to have on hand for those unexpected friends and loved ones or anyone who has a cold and some good old hot cocoa to sooth a sore thoat or warm to ole bones during cold weather.
Posted by: Kathy Brown | October 21, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Very cool, I will have to try this out!
LeAnne
Posted by: LeAnne | October 22, 2008 at 06:56 AM
Thanks Tammy, what a great idea. I am getting together with my high school girl friends next week and this will be a nice little gift to give to each of them.
Joan
Posted by: Joan Fricker | October 22, 2008 at 07:09 AM
This is super cute Tammy!!
Posted by: Dee Jackson | October 22, 2008 at 07:49 AM
Tammy........thanks so much for these measurements. I've been looking for just exactly this! What awesome timing. Have a great day!
Carol
Posted by: Carol | October 22, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Great idea, I like it :)
Posted by: Zuzana | October 24, 2008 at 04:52 AM