DIY Gift Box & Candy Recipe
I like DIY projects that are easy, and don’t involve too many tools or time. This adorable gift box fits the bill nicely using one half of a flat gift box, some card stock, scissors and tape (bone folder optional). Here are the steps:
-
To create the sleeve, wrap an 8-by-14-inch strip of card stock around your gift box to determine folds. Place it horizontally on a work surface. Using a bone folder press folds to create a sharp crease.
-
Wrap the sleeve around the base of a gift box, overlapping the ends. Secure with double-sided tape. Reserve box lid for another gift box (so each set will give you 2 boxes).
-
Using your printer, print these clip-art labels, or create your own, onto 8 1/2-by-11-inch heavyweight paper. Cut out strips to wrap around each box.
-
Remove base from sleeve, and cut a piece of decorative tissue paper to fit inside base. Place pecan clusters nested in paper candy cups inside base. Slide on sleeve. Wrap a label around the sleeve and base, as shown, securing to sleeve with double-sided tape.
Now to fill the box you can choose any small candy, but these Rolo Pretzel Candies are always a hit:
Simply place an unwrapped Rolo candy on top of a mini pretzel and heat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or until soft (not melted). Immediately place a pecan half on top of the candy and press down. Yum!
DIY Gift Box Source: Martha Stewart
Candy photo: Twig & Thistle
Love this idea! Such a cute packaging idea 🙂
wow thanks for this! x
Cute!
Thanks for another great idea to use as a neighbor gift. I shared your link on my Favorite Feeds Friday!
I like this gift box idea, Chris, and the candy – yikes! I wouldn't be able to stop eating it. 🙂 I'd love to have you link this up to my gift ideas party! Have a good weekend…
Oh dear heavens to yumminess!!!
YUM! Must buy rolos and pretzels NOW…
Thanks for sharing! These are so cute and look pretty easy too.