How to . . . Adorable Candy Favor Box

Box measures 4"x3" and holds Ghirardelli chocolates!

Step 1: Cut two pieces of coordinating Cardstock or Background & Texture (decorative paper). The spotted, outer envelope is 10”x4” and the inner (not shown here) is 10 ¼” x 3”.

Step 2: Score the spotted, outer envelope as follows: 3”, 4”, 7”, 8”. Score the inner box at 1 ½”, 5”, 6 ½”, 10”, 10 ¼”.

 

Paper Scored. Inner box adhered to outer paper.

Step 3: Fold the outer envelope at the lines and set aside. Fold the inner envelope/box at the lines and glue together at the 10 ¼” to opposite 1 ½” side. Use strong, permanent adhesive. Squeeze the box front to front, leaving a soft inward fold, as shown.

Inner Box folds.

Step 4: Using permanent adhesive glue the inner box to the outer box, centering it in the middle of the outer box. The Top and Bottom of the inner box should be will be flush with the 4” outer box score line and the bottom of the outer envelope.

Inner Box view. Now add candies. :-)

Step 5: Use a Velcro closure or a tab to hold the envelope close. Decorate as desired.

I'm stamping away . . .

The best medicine is a good day in the Stamp Studio. Someone, and I apologize for not knowing who gave this little box to me (Sharyn?) and I took the measurements and stamp lifted it, using Sonoma paper. So easy and so much FUN!

This adorable little gift box measures 3"x3" and is made with just scraps. I used a piece of self adhesive velcro (found at Michaels) as a closure for it and it perfectly holds those square Ghiradelli square chocolates (my favorite).

This is the little box open. I found it more sturdy to add the vecro over the decorate smokey Plum piece as well as part of the Olive paper.

This is box open, with a top view. The box is built in two pieces. The outside section and then an interior section that actually holds the treats. I did have to use the extra super duper tape (comes on a red roll) because the weight of the candies will pull the box apart and then you are forced to eat those candies while you try and glue it back together. Darn.

If you are interested in learning how to make this box, let me know, perhaps you could come and play in my Stamp Studio, or better yet, schedule a fun class. The cost would be the cost of material only. :-)


Hope to stamp with you soon!  Happy New Year, Elaine