Ritz-y Tote

Make this stylish graphic tote after you've enjoyed a box of Ritz crackers. You can use this process on other boxes of course but I like the bold graphic of the iconic Ritz logo.

• Empty Ritz box (12.9 oz box)
• 1 3/4" x 19 1/2" piece of foamcore (I used black/blackcore)
• X-acto knife or other cutting tool
• Straight edge
• White glue
• Pop Rivet tool
• Pop Rivets
• 1 1/2" Grograin Ribbon (I used 43")
• Optional
  • Workable Fixative

• Cut the Ritz box 5 1/2" from the top edge
• Save the lower part of the box
• Cut away parts of the corners of the lower part of the box
• Create the bottom of the tote by inserting the lower part of the box into the top part using white glue

• Fold the foamcore to match the corners of the box
• Insert from the top with white glue
• Trim the foamcore so that it is flush with the top edge of the box

This is an optional step but if you have some Workable Fixable around it helps the durability of the tote and gives it a nice finish.

• Using the pop rivet tool attach the strap with pop rivets
• Place the strap between the box and the foamcore insert