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Learn how to make this lovely Camera Box - Step by step Tutorial
I know that it's still a little bit of time until Valentine's Day but I wanted to make sure that I won't need to rush and come with a last minute gift. I did this album for my husband, I love him and wanted to give him something special, something made by hand, something unique :)

I'm sure you gonna love this Creative Gift Idea.

If you'll do it, the recipient of your Camera Box will love your creation! In this step by step tutorial you will learn how to make this Photo Album that you can give it like a gift for Valentine's Day, Mothers Day, Birthdays etc.

With this handmade Album you can prove to your loved ones that you care about them & you are willing to create special gifts and not just buy them. Remember, without love we are lost ! :)

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  • Step 1

    Watch the whole tutorial on youtube:

    For some people it's easier to watch a video than following step by step photos.

    So if you are one of them I hope that this video will help you !

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    Step 2

    Gather Your Tools & Supplies!

    You need:

    Double sided adhesive tape
    Glue dots
    Glue snail
    Score board
    Cutting mat
    Cutter
    Exact-o-knife
    Sccisors
    Butterfly puncher
    Ruler
    Pencil

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    Step 3

    Step 3: Making the Box ( Dimensions )

    To make the box you will need :

    Black cardstock
    Decorative paper

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    Step 4

    Making the Box ( Signing and Cutting the Black Cardstock )

    Sign the card on the long side.
    Unite the points.
    Sign on the short side.
    Unite the points.
    Score along the lines.
    Cut little V shapes on the small rectangles.

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    Step 5

    Making the Box ( Assembling It )

    With a bone folder, fold along the lines.
    Add adhesive tape on the small rectangles.
    Also add adhesive tape on two long rectangle.
    Stick the long side ( the one with the adhesive tape on ) on the small rectangle.
    Now stick the other rectangle on top of the previous one.
    Repeat the process for the other side and you should obtain the box.

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    Step 6

    Making the Box ( Add the Decorative Paper )

    With a glue snail, stick the decorative paper on the box.

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    Step 7

    Making the Lid ( Dimensions )

    To make the lid you will need:

    Black cardstock
    Designed paper

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    Step 8

    Making the Lid ( Signing and Cutting the Black Cardstock )

    Sign the black cardstock along the sides.
    Unite the points.
    Cut little V shapes same as I did.

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    Step 9

    Making the Lid ( Assembling It )

    Score along the lines.
    Fold along the scored lines.
    Add adhesive tape on all the corners.
    Stick the sides together.
    Stick the middle rectangle on top of them.
    Repeat the process for the other side, then you should obtain the lid :)

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    Step 10

    Making the Lid ( Add the Decorative Paper )

    With a glue snail, add the decorative paper on the lid.

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    Step 11

    Making the Lens ( Dimensions )

    To make the lens you will need:

    Decorative paper
    Black cardstock
    Transparent sheet.

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    Step 12

    Making the Lens ( Preparing the Parts )

    Take the black cardstock circle and draw other two concentric circle.
    Cut small triangle up to the middle circle.
    Fold the little triangle.
    With a cutter or an exact-o-knife, cut the inside circle.
    Add adhesive tape on the inside of the circle.
    Add the transparent circle.
    Take the black cardstock strip and score it at 1/2".
    Cut small triangles on the small side of stripe.
    with a bone folder make it curve.
    Add adhesive tape on the edge of it.

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    Step 13

    Making the Lens ( Assembling It )

    Stick the decorative circle on top of the triangles.
    Cut off the extra triangles.
    Add some adhesive tape at the end of the strip to close the cylinder.
    Now take off the protective film from adhesive tape and stick the triangles from the circle inside the cylinder.

  • How to cut a piece of papercutting. Diy Crafts   How To Make A Camera Box   Mini Album - Step 14
    Step 14

    Making the Lens ( Add the Decorative Paper )

    Add adhesive tape on the decorative strip and stick it on the side of the lens.

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    Step 15

    Attaching the Lens to the Box

    Using some glue dots, attache the lens to the box.

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    Step 16

    Decorating the Camera Box

    Using glue dots, add some buttons on the top of the lid as well as on the box.
    With a butterfly puncher, make some butterflies on the side of the lens
    Also add some half pears nearby butterflies.
    On the side of the lid stick a piece of ribbon.
    On top of it, add a big butterfly.

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    Step 17

    Making the Photo Album for the Camera Box.

    Watch the video tutorial here:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTVs4p3rDbc

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    Step 18

    That's It!

    Now you know how to do a Camera Box - Photo Album :)

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    Step 19

    More Project Videos!

    Perhaps you'll like some of my other crafts.

    Check them out at: http://giuliasart.com

    Write me your comments about this project on my Youtube video(comments section)!

    Thanks :)

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Aaron B.
Aaron B. · Sydney, New South Wales, AU
I am sorry that my craft is not inspiring. I don't have any new craft idea in my mind. You can re-check the craft if you are too much inspired
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Jaimie C.
Jaimie C.
Great Valentine gift idea!
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