Postcard Box

This is a nice box made of postcards that we used to construct all the time as kids. I remember my aunt kept her knitting set inside a similar one. It is easy to construct and you can make your own additions and changes as you go.

You will need:
- Some colorful postcards
- A paper punch or a pricking tool
- Scissors
- Thread

Start by deciding which cards will be put where and which colors will be next to which ones. Do not forget that you will have to cut the two sides of the box shorter than the rest of all cards.

Now punch all cards on even distances to be able to join them later. Take care not to punch all edges, for some will not be joined to anything.

Now using the thread, join the cards together to form the main shape of the box. I did not have to use a needle because the holes were big enough, but if you wish, a needle will help.

At this point you can use another single card to make the top cover. But I  wanted this box to look like a triangle roof house.

So I cut two triangles for the sides and joined them with two top cards.

Now you have a postcard box that opens and closes. As an addition, you can use a button to fasten the cover.

Some ideas and tips:

- I placed the bottom card face up to be seen when the box is used.

- You can double up the cards you are using. This way you will have pictures from the inside and outside and the box will be even stronger.

- You may even line up your box with a fabric of your choice.

- You can think of any simple technique to close the cover, using a button or a ribbon.

- You can if you wish add a ribbon at the top to be able to carry the box, just fix it firmly.

- When sawing the cards together, you can use different stitches to give various effects.

Enjoy!