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  Step 1

  Fold one three-color paint chip into
  thirds; use a marker or a pen as a
  folding tool to crease the folds well.
  Rotate the paint chip and fold into thirds
  the other way, again making hard creases
  using your pen.

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  Step 2

  Place the paint chip color-side down.
  Cut two slits in from each side, one
  along each crease to the point where it
  meets the first crease running the other
  way. This will total four slits.

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  Step 3

  Bend the sides of the middle section
  up, then bend the sides of the two
  outer sections up and toward each other
  to form a box. Secure the flaps discreetly
  with clear tape or use a pretty label.

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  Step 4

  Create a handle by trimming a
  narrow strip from a second paint
  chip. Secure one end inside the box with
  tape. Arc the strip over the box and secure
  on the other side.

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  Step 5

  Decorate the box with one of
  the following ideas: use a large
  decorative paper punch to cut a shape
  from pretty paper and fix with a light
  application of glue stick; glue a piece of
  trim or ribbon along the front; tie a piece
  of twine or ribbon around the center of
  the handle; add cabochons or gems.

  TINKER TIP Practice on
  a less-than-favorite color
  chip first and set this
  aside to be your pattern.

  FANCY THIS Fill with
  small rocks or stones for
  use as decorative indoor
  balloon weights.

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