Merci Chocolate Treat Holder for Fall

Hi Friends, welcome!

Today I'm sharing a fun 3-D project for Fall.

This sweet little box holds four Merci chocolates!

I followed instructions shared by Julie DiMatteo (The Paper Pixie) for the basic box.  You can see her blog post with measurements and instructions here.  I designed a different closure for my box:

The triangles on the corners hold the front flap closed, which opens to reveal the chocolates:

Here are my instructions to make the corner closure:

1.  Cut Designer Paper 1-1/2" square and score on all sides at 3/8".

2.  Cut on the diagonal.

3.  Snip off the 2 corners that were cut in half in step 2.  Trim the remaining 2 corners into small tabs as shown.

4.  Fold on score lines and assemble corner triangles using liquid glue.  They are ready to attach to the assembled box using a thin line of liquid glue on the 3/8" sides.

My box is embellished with leaves & pumpkins from the Gather Together Bundle.  I used Cajun Craze, Pretty Peacock & Mint Macaron accented with gleaming Copper Foil.


Product List

Gather Together Bundle

[153036]

Stitched Shapes Dies

[145372]

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

Copper Foil Sheets

[142020]

Come To Gather Designer Series Paper

[150454]

Window Sheets

[142314]

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

Cajun Craze Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147931]

Mint Macaron Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

[147021]

Iridescent Sequin Assortment

[144212]

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack

[150893]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Thanks for stopping by!

Triangular Treat Box

Hi Friends, welcome!.  I found a new style of treat box to share with you that I've had so much fun making.  It's this triangular box -

The outside section is a wrap-around belly band that slides off to reveal this -

It's fun to see everyone's reaction when they pop this open!  Holds one Lindor truffle perfectly.

Here's what you need to make this box:

6" x 6" piece of Designer Paper
2" x 7-1/2" piece of coordinating cardstock
1-7/8" x 4" piece of Designer Paper for the banner

Starting with the 6" x 6" piece of Designer Paper, score the full length of the paper at the 2" mark on all 4 sides.  I used the 2019-2021 In-Color designer series paper pack for this step.

With a stylus (I used the stylus tip on my Take Your Pick tool) and a ruler, draw the diagonal lines on each of the 4 corner sections as shown.

Next, use the stylus and ruler to draw the diagonal lines in the top & bottom center section, as shown.  Measure 3" from either corner to find the center of the square, then draw a line going to each of the 2 bottom corners.  A pad of paper (like a notebook) makes a good surface to do this on, as it has just enough give to make a good impression but not enough to tear the cardstock.

Using long-bladed scissors, trim off each of the four corners as shown in the grayed out section on the template.

Your designer paper should look like this.  Now you're ready to fold & burnish on all the scorelines.

Squeeze the folds together to form the triangle shape and fold the 2" x 7-1/2" strip of cardstock around, pinching it at the corners.  Burnish the creases on the belly band with a bone folder.  Wrap it around the box and secure the ends together with liquid glue.

Score the 4" long piece of designer paper in the center at 2".  Flag both ends using the Triple Banner Punch.  Attach it on top of the belly band with liquid glue.

This is the largest snowflake from the Seasonal Layers Dies.  I think the Ice Stampin' Glitter looks just like sugar!  A drop of liquid glue keeps it from flaking off.

Stamp this sentiment from Itty Bitty Christmas on white cardstock & use a 1-1/8" punch or die to cut it out.  Attach the sentiment and the snowflake with liquid glue.

Product List

Feels Like Frost Specialty 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[150444]

$14.50

2019–2021 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[149617]

$11.50

Purple Posy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150881]

$8.75

Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150883]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En)

[150513]

$22.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$7.50

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

Seasonal Layers Dies

[143751]

$33.00

Ice Stampin' Glitter

[150445]

$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$30.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Thanks for visiting today!

Stampin' Up Stocking Stuffers

Hi Friends,

There are only 6 more Saturdays before Christmas.  True story!  Here's a super cute idea for stocking stuffers that's quick & easy.

This cute little box is sized perfectly for a pack of gum or a gift card (or two!)

Here's the template for the Gum Holder Box:

Instructions are for the Cherry Cobbler gum holder - substitute Night of Navy for the other box.

Cherry Cobbler cardstock - 7-1/4" x 6-3/4".

Score the long side at 1-1/2", 2", 4-1/2", 5".

Score the short side at 1", 1-1/2" on both sides

Cherry Cobbler cardstock for belly band - 6-3/4" x 1"

Wrapped in Plaid designer paper for the box 3-5/8" x 1-3/8", 3-5/8" x 2-1/8" 

Wrapped in Plaid designer paper for the belly band 7/8" x 2-3/8"

Gold Foil cardstock cut with 2" circle punch

Whisper White cut with smallest die from Stitched Rectangles Dies

Score as indicated and trim away the grayed out sections using paper snips.  Round corners as shown with corner rounder punch.  Fold & burnish on all scorelines.

Using liquid glue as shown here, fold the bottom up & adhere, squaring up the corners.  Do one side first; hold a few seconds for the glue to catch, then do the second side.

Round 2 corners on each of the designer paper pieces and adhere to the box with liquid glue.  Now you're ready for the belly band!

Wrap the belly band around the closed box, using your fingers to pinch it at the corners.  Not too tight, this should slide on & off the box easily.  Remove it and burnish the folds with your bone folder.  Place it back on the box & fasten the ends with liquid glue.  The seam should be on the front of the box - use the 7/8" x 2-3/8" strip of designer paper to cover it.

That's all there is to it!  To finished these off I cut a 2" circle.  On top of that I layered a tree cut with my Pine Tree Punch and a stamped greeting from Itty Bitty Christmas cut with the smallest of the Stitched Rectangle Dies.  Some red gems & a gold star are the finishing touches.

Product List

Wrapped In Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[149596]

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

[133782]

Detailed Trio Punch

[146320]

Pine Tree Punch

[149521]

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[146924]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

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