Hi friends, its Friday and its Katie here. I swear I just wrote this just the other day. Have I mentioned that time is just flying by? I know I have and you are probably sick of it! Well, I must accept the fact that Halloween/Fall parties are just around the corner. I was inspired by a similar box like this that I saw in the internet, but it had a face on it and I wanted to keep it pretty simple.
This is a really simple project and doesn't really take that many ingredients. As usual I didn't picture all the things I used... but still an easy project.
The key for me was the acetate box. I love to be able to see through my packaging and this had a little bit of both.
So... such a simple thing and I didn't realize it until now. I just traced the template that I made for my candy holder and thought I would offer it to you just to save you one step if you wanted. Please leave a comment if you find that it doesn't work or whatever - thanks!
Let's get started with the candy corn. I did make a template for it and all I did was divide up my paper into 1/2" grid marks and then sketch the shape. I based it on the longest width of my clear box to figure out the main dimensions. Set the template aside once you get it cut.
To create the colors for the candy corn you will need the pictured cardstock in the specified measurements.
*ETA - The 2 pieces of paper should actually measure 4" x 4 1/2".... so sorry everyone! I'm going to fix the picture soon.... the picture is correct now :)
Then layer the colored cardstock on the larger white pieces. (In hind sight you could use copier paper to reduce thickness)
Do this on both sides and then use your template to copy the outline of the candy corn.
Now cut. You will do this twice.
Now for the box. I can't tell you how much I love the acetate from Clear Dollar Stamps. It is literally the perfect thickness. It cuts and scores well.
Start with a piece at 5" x 6"
Score on all 4 sides at 1 1/2"
Fold. Use your fingers to crease and then use the bone folder to crease the fold firmly.
Cut where indicated.
Put your adhesive on the longer of the flaps on the inside. Your short flaps will fold into and onto the longer side.
Let's head on back to the "candy" :) I decided to distress mine... the orange and yellow were pretty darn bight.
I then marked where I wanted my punches to be. This allows me to get a relatively straight punch.
I got the punch to work on one side, but I did have to use an excato knife to cut the hole out. This is why I mentioned that copy paper would be a great substitute for the middle piece.
I used Scor-tape for the outside of my box to attach to the candy corn pieces.
Once the one side is attached I attache the other side while the box was upright.
Add your candy.
Some ribbon and a tag. I used one of the new individual word stamps that was just released this month.
Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a very happy Friday.
This is Katie signing off for Clealry iStamp.
Things you can find at Clear Dollar Stamps:
- Scor-pal products
- Atg tape
- Acetate
- Cardstock
- Inks
- Individual Word Stamp - Let's Party
- Ribbon
Other items I used: CTMH cardstock, PTI distressing ink, candy corn
Very good ! I really like is also very cool really want to buy it........
Posted by: abercrombie outlet | November 20, 2011 at 11:16 PM
This is so cute. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: MariLynn DeGroot | October 24, 2009 at 11:45 AM
This is too cute! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: MaryBB | October 11, 2009 at 06:45 PM
This is so cute! I'm gonna have to give this a try.
Posted by: Joseline Capre | October 11, 2009 at 02:58 PM
I am sooooooooooooooooooooo doing these for the kids craft for my homeroom kids fall party! I love this!
Posted by: Lori McCroskey | October 10, 2009 at 09:40 AM
So creative!!!
:-)
Posted by: Nancy Grant | October 09, 2009 at 10:52 PM
This is absolutely adorable. I can't wait to try this one!
Posted by: Donna Rinckel | October 09, 2009 at 08:09 PM
Absolutely and positively fabulous!!!!!!!! I love it!!!
Linda
Posted by: Linda Anderson (studbo) | October 09, 2009 at 01:53 PM
This is just too cute! Love love love it!
Posted by: Silvia Mabie | October 09, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Love this project and I will definitely be making some up for little gifts! Just adorable!
Posted by: Candyf | October 09, 2009 at 08:17 AM
I love your site and the things that you do.... just a suggestion... to have a picture of the final project and the beginning of the post... thank you for all that you do
Posted by: dolly gunter | October 09, 2009 at 08:01 AM