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I followed the link to the website:
http://www.readymade.com/projects/macgyver_challenge_old_board_games/next_step#steps
which has step by step instructions on how to do the box. They seemed simple enough so I began to make the chalk marks on my board. Now that I have finished this let me say that using chalk WAS a good idea. I also (as pictured) went ahead and put Xs on the portions that are shown as "grey" in the diagram so that I could know what was "extra."
Now, if like me you are using some other board game where the sides are VASTLY different, you should do what I did not...LOOK AT WHAT YOU'RE CUTTING. My leftovers were all the things I LOVE about Candy Land: The castle, Queen Frostine (now named princess frostine...you guys and demoting her are dumb), King Candy, and the big "Candy Land" Logo.
Ok, so, we've established you need to pay attention to what you want on the box because you're only using slightly over 1/2 of the board for the box.
Second.... have a very sharp knife that is meant to cut through thick cardboard. Get a box cutter or some other type of very sharp blade. I started using an x-acto knife and moved to a kitchen knife by Master Chef because it literally cuts through anything. However, it doesn't make pretty cuts, and I ended up with ugly edges because of it.
I "fixed" this issue by adding ribbon to the edges of my box top. Also, because of this, my box is not perfectly symmetrical and is a little gappy.
I chose not to score my lines (the dotted ones shown in the grid) and instead make folds. My board was pliable enough to make this possible. So I had to use less hot glue. However, I do not think my box is as clean looking because of this. So, it's your choice whether you fold or cut. I'd say cutting is probably a better choice if all your lines can be completely straight.
All in all, be aware that though the box looks quite roomy on the picture, it's very small. It's big enough to put 2 wii remotes in on their side. And that's about it..So while it's cute, it's not very functional unless you're storing game pieces like dice, cards, and coins. Then, it's a cute way to hide little pieces.
I still haven't decided what i'm doing with the extra board pieces, cards, and playing pieces. I will keep you informed on what becomes of them. I'm thinking the playing pieces at least are going to become jewelry. We shall see.
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~Marli
