God Bless America Paper ChallengeThis is Brenda with @mscraftprincess. Look at this adorable caddy. It is easy to make, functional and will look beautiful on your table this 4th of July. This is a versatile project. Simply change the decorative paper and use it as a tool caddy on your craft desk, on your vanity for your makeup brushes, to store school supplies, etc. I have one on my craft desk. I hope you will give this project a try.Let’s get started!

Materials:

12” x 12” solid color cardstock  https://bit.ly/3wUpS4c

8 ½” x 11” white and red cardstock  https://bit.ly/3ckukBp

12” x 12” God Bless America paper by Carta Bella  https://bit.ly/3wX4QCa

Scoring board  https://bit.ly/3pjJb4v

Teflon Bone Folder by Tonic Studios  https://bit.ly/2SV5xwY

Paper Trimmer  https://bit.ly/3fNf9Tw

Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue. https://bit.ly/2S2ODww

Ribbon  https://bit.ly/3z6nSbc

Hole punch  https://bit.ly/3fT2EGa

Cutting Guide:

Cut 12 squares at 3” x 3” from the God Bless America patterned paper

Cut 12 squares at 3 ½” x 3 ½” from the red cardstock

Cut 12 squares at 3 ¾” x 3 ¾” from the white cardstock

Assembly instructions:

1. Score 12” x 12” solid color cardstock at 4” and 8”. Rotate the cardstock and score again at 4” and 8”. This creates 9 equal squares.

2. Score diagonal lines across corner to corner. This creates a “X” across the page, and the 4 corner squares will have 2 triangles each.

3. Cut 12 squares from the patterned paper, red, and white cardstock.

4. Take 4 squares from the patterned paper, red, and white cardstock and cut them on a diagonal. This will result in 8 triangles for each paper type for a total of 24 triangles.

5. Layer the squares and triangles and adhere with Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue.

6. Turn the 12” x 12” cardstock face down so that the “outside” is facing you. Lay the layered pieces down as pictured and adhere them to the cardstock. Note: If you are using patterns where the direction of the elements matter, pay attention. I didn’t on one of my squares. Oops!

7. Turn the cardstock piece over so that the “inside” is facing you. Lay the layered pieces down as pictured and adhere them.

8. Fold the score lines.

9. Punch 2 holes in all four corners. The holes need to be punched one on either side of the diagonal score line.

10. Thread ribbon through all 8 holes. Fold the corners in towards the center and tie the ribbon in a bow. Tada!!! Insert utensils and napkins in the slots, put this on your countertop or table, and wow your guests.