Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. With the days flying by as quickly as they are, Halloween will be here before I know it. I love to give my children's teachers a Halloween gift, so I made these Scallop Envelope boxes.
As I blog hop, I like to open new tabs every time I see a fun idea I want to try. It's my way of temporarily bookmarking the page without using bookmarks. I had about 10-15 tabs open last week--one of which was to the original creator of this idea--when somebody used my computer and closed all of my tabs!!! Yeah, I was a little upset. So I don't know who to credit for this wonderful idea.
Here's how I made the box.
Step 1: Using the Big Shot, cut out 4 Scallop Envelopes. Make sure to cut these out one at a time. If you try to cut out more than one at the same time, the die may cut the cardstock where it should score it. The sandwich I used on my Big Shot was Cutting Pad, Crease pad shims (white plastic sheets that come with the Crease Pad), Scallop Envelope Bigz Die, Cardstock, and the Premium Crease Pad. Remember, if you're using the Premium Crease Pad, you do NOT use the top cutting pad.
Step 2: Look at the scallops on the envelopes to see which is the front side of the cardstock and which is the back side. As you can see in the photo below, the front side is smooth where the dotted lines are cut near each scallop. The back side of the cardstock is all bumpy where the dotted lines are cut near each scallop. You can click on the photo to see an enlarged version.
Step 3: With the front of the cardstock facing up, follow the score line and cut off the right flap on all four of the envelopes as shown in the photo below. 
Step 4: Turn the cardstock over so the back bumpy side is showing. Add two pieces of Sticky Strip to each envelope as shown in the photo.
Step 5: Remove the sticky strip off the right flap and adhere one of the other scalloped envelopes *on top* of the flap. Even though this is the bumpy back side, this is the outside of the box so the flaps need to be under the envelope to the right.
Step 6: After all four envelopes are adhered together, bring the last remaining flap around and adhere it to the inside of the first envelope.
Step 7: Turn the box upside down so it's standing on the scalloped edges. Fold in the top and bottom flaps. Add Sticky Strip to the left and right flaps. Remove the red liner on the Sticky Strip and fold the left and right flaps in to form the bottom of the box.
Step 8: Now that the bottom is formed, it's time to decorate the sides. The distance around the box is greater than 12" so it will need to be pieced together with two pieces of designer series paper (DSP). I started with a piece of DSP that measured 2" x 11" and adhered it to the box as shown in the photo below. I cut a second piece of DSP that was 2" x 2 1/2" and adhered it on top to cover up the remaining side of the box.
Step 9: Remove the red liner on the Sticky Strip on each scalloped flap and adhere all four flaps down. Decorate the box with ribbon and embellishments as desired. 
The finished size of the box is 2 1/4" tall and each side is 3 1/4" long.
If you decide to make one of these, I'd love to see your creations. Please leave a comment on this post so I can see what you've made. Thanks for stopping by! ~Dannie
Stamps: Batty for You
Paper: Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Gray, Ghostly Greetings DSP
Ink: Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Basic Black Grosgrain, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Crafters' Tool Kit, Large Cello Bag
Punches: Scalloped Circle, Circle (1 1/4" and 1 3/8")
Big Shot: Scallop Envelope Bigz Die, Premium Crease Pad
What a great use of that die! :) BEautiful!
Posted by: pesc | October 13, 2008 at 02:30 PM
This is super cute. I love the edge it gives!
Posted by: Allison F | October 13, 2008 at 02:44 PM
WOW I like that. Thanks for sharing. I just started a blog so I put the address in the url. Check it out. Thanks
Betty
Posted by: Betty Button | October 13, 2008 at 03:18 PM
WOW! This is such a great idea. I am the case queen. When I make my box I will post it so that you can see. I just love this. tfs
Honeybee
Posted by: Tashana Lundy | October 13, 2008 at 03:38 PM
Wow! Now I know what to do with envelope die. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Anita | October 14, 2008 at 07:45 AM
Dannie - I just loved this idea. I was disappointed with the die at first because it is too small to hold a gift card, but you have redeemed it in my eyes. Here's what I made:
http://mudmaven.blogspot.com/2008/10/scalloped-envelope-die-love-note-box.html
Thanks so much for all your inspiration and instruction. ~chris
Posted by: mudmaven | October 14, 2008 at 08:13 AM
I've seen this box around also but what a fantasticly clear tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Linda | October 14, 2008 at 09:53 AM
WOW! Out of this world amazing. This is so gorgeous. Thank you for sharing how it's done! :O)
Posted by: Mel M. M. M. | October 14, 2008 at 01:26 PM
This is great! I've made 2 and they are so easy. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Neppie | October 15, 2008 at 06:58 AM
OMG, that is just awesome! I love your work and appreciate your sharing with us! Just adorable!
Posted by: April Davis | October 15, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Very clever-great project! thanks for the inspiration and a great idea for the holiday seasons.
Posted by: Lisa | October 16, 2008 at 06:14 AM
Love this box, the only thing is I do not have the Big Shot Scallop Envelope Die.
Posted by: Eileen | October 17, 2008 at 06:59 AM
Might it have been this person?
http://whoopsiedaisy-jane.blogspot.com/2008/08/scallop-envelope-bigz-die-box-by.html
Posted by: Karen Harman | October 19, 2008 at 05:10 AM
Love, love, love this idea!!!
My scallop envelope die has just been sitting in the box, now I have a fabulous new idea to use it for.
Thank you for the post!
Posted by: Stasia Sloma | October 19, 2008 at 03:34 PM
Great idea, I am going to make one of these right away!
Thanks for sharing, Sue
Posted by: Sue | October 19, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Dannie, I think it's really sweet when anyone tries to remember who to credit someone for the work. It's not that important to me... just knowing someone says they saw it and thought it was neat means a lot to me.
I posted this back in August and I did my research - no one had posted a tutorial for it or started this box when I came up with it, but then again, who is to say I'm the owner of the idea! lol!
Thanks, Karen for posting my link! I see this box everywhere now and get a kick every time knowing I might have started something!
hugs,
Jane
Posted by: Jane Matsumoto | October 23, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Love your version of this box! You have such wonderful ideas, enjoyed my visit! aloha, teri
Posted by: Teri | October 24, 2008 at 09:43 PM
I love you box. I would love to start my own Blog. I have no idea how to do this. Is there any way you could send me the information. Thank You
Posted by: Cindy Starns | November 11, 2008 at 10:37 AM
VERY CUTE IDEA. I AM GOING TO TRY IT. THANKS
Posted by: VIVIAN SAWYER | November 14, 2008 at 11:12 AM
GREAT LITTLE BOX...SO EASY TO PUT TOGETHER. THANKS
Posted by: VIVIAN SAWYER | November 19, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Thanks for this tutorial! I have seen other tutorials about this box, but I like yours the best. I recently decided to actually give it a try. You can view my little box here :
http://eveberube.blogspot.com/2009/02/boite-enveloppe-festonnee.html
Posted by: Eve | February 28, 2009 at 05:20 AM
This is darling! I love the idea and will definitely make some!!
Do you have any great ones for Scallop Square Bigz Die?
Posted by: Katherine | August 04, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this! I created this box yesterday and your instructions were SO helpful! Here is a link to my creation...
http://dancingwithstamps.blogspot.com/2009/08/big-shot-sunday_29.html
Thanks again!
Posted by: kellyjean | August 30, 2009 at 04:38 PM