Day 6 - Holiday Candy Gift Boxes

Saturday, November 19, 2011

 
Holiday Candy Gift Boxes

Created by OMC Designer Sandy
These boxes can be made for any of the unique holiday special candy packages.

Custom Santa Gift Box – fits 2 half pound Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups


Supplies Used:
Martha Stewart: Scoring Board

Bazzill Basics : Criss Cross Kisses and White cardstock
Bazzill Basics : Two scoops cardstock – Prickly Pear

Oh My Vinyl : Ebony, Cloud White and Silver Flake, Transfer tape

Sizzix : eclips cartridge – Holiday Cartridge

Jolee's Boutique : Dimensional Stickers - Christmas Holly Repeats

Faber-Castell : PITT Artist pen Big Brush – Red and Green

 
Instructions: 
These custom gift boxes are made from one 12x12 sheet of cardstock and scraps of vinyl and white cardstock. Measure horizontally around the item you are creating the box for to make sure that all four sides are not larger than 12 inches.

1. Trim a 12x12 sheet of red cardstock 12x11 inches and place right side down on score board with paper positioned with 12 inch side across the top.

2. Score vertically at the following inches: ½, 5, 6 ¼, 10 ¾.
3. Turn paper one quarter turn to the left and make scores at 1 ¼ and 9 ¾ inches.
4. Find the ½ inch score line and trim off the little square on opposite ends. This should leave a notch at the top and bottom of the ½ inch score line.
5. At each of the vertical score lines trim off a small triangle on either side of the vertical score line up to the horizontal score line. This will create each of the flaps. There will be 3 score lines across the top and bottom of the box. Trim a 1x12 inch strip of black vinyl and adhere across the middle of the box for the belt. 

6. Fold box on score lines and check fit against Reese’s half pound peanut butter cups. (makes you hungry thinking about it!) 

7. Using eclips Holiday cartridge, cut buckle according to chart.
Cartridge
Theme
Icon
Feature
Size
Qty
Holiday
St. Patrick’s
Hat/Buckle
Pieces
6.25
1
8. Weed around buckle and pick center out. Using transfer tape, apply to buckle and burnish. Carefully lift buckle from liner and transfer to center of belt. Burnish lightly and remove transfer tape.
9. Trim a 1x2⅞ inch piece of white vinyl for Santa’s fur and adhere vertically in the center above belt, this should not go to the top.
10. To make collar, trim a 1¾x12 inch strip of white cardstock. Position on an angle over the top right corner and pinch white cardstock together at corner (see video). Trim off excess on scored lines and position from center of box on angle to the corner. Trim off any excess on top. Flip remaining cardstock over and trace for other corner and then cut out.
11. Using a red Big Brush, draw scrollwork on each collar.
12. Glue collar down. Add two green holly repeats to white (fur) strip.
13. Assemble box by applying glue down the notched ½ inch piece. Fold in flaps.
14. Create simple tag. 



Elf Custom Gift Box: Fits Lifesavers Gummy Storybook


Instructions:
1. Trim a 12x12 sheet of green cardstock 12x10 inches and place right side down on score board with paper positioned with 12-inch side across the top.
2. Score vertically at the following inches: 3⅞, 5⅞, 9¾ and 11¾ inches.
3. Turn paper one quarter turn to the left and make scores at 2 and 8 inches.
4. Find the ¼ inch score line and trim off the little square on opposite ends. This should leave a notch at the top and bottom of the ¼ inch score line.
5. At each of the vertical score lines trim off a small triangle on either side of the vertical score line up to the horizontal score line. This will create each of the flaps. There will be 3 score lines across the top and bottom of the box. 


6. Trim a 1x¾ inch strip of black vinyl and adhere across the middle of the box.
7. Fold box on score lines and check fit against Lifesaver Gummy Storybook. 


8. Using eclips Holiday cartridge, cut buckle according to chart.

Cartridge
Theme
Icon
Feature
Size
Qty
Holiday
St. Patrick’s
Hat/Buckle
Pieces
5.25

9. Weed around buckle and pick center out. Using transfer tape, apply to buckle and burnish. Carefully lift buckle from liner and transfer to center of belt. Burnish lightly and remove transfer tape.
10. Trim a ¾x2⅞ inch piece of white vinyl for Elf’s fur and adhere vertically in the center above belt, this should not go to the top.
11. To make collar, trim a 1¾x12 inch strip of white cardstock. Position on an angle over the top right corner and pinch white cardstock together at corner (see video). Trim off excess on scored lines and position from center of box on angle to the corner. Trim off any excess on top. Flip cardstock over and trace for other corner and then cut out.
12. Using a green Big Brush, draw scrollwork on each collar.
13. Glue collar down. Assemble box by applying glue down the notched ¼ inch piece. Fold in flaps.
14. Create simple tag.

CLICK HERE to see all the products used in this project


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Happy crafting!

6 comments:

Vikki Jo said...

What a clever idea! Very cute!! Thank you for sharing the details!

Jean said...

How sweet! Thanks for the wonderful directions!

Leanne said...

I'm going to use these on my gifts for my grandchildren this year. I adapted the instructions for larger gift boxes! Thank you so much for the idea and instructions!

keysha said...

I absolutely love these boxes!!!! This is my favorite of all the projects! I always make candy and cookies for the holidays to give away to my friends and family... I usually use the cellophane bags... they are cute and they do the job, but these boxes are fabulous! They will really add that special touch! Thanks for sharing the details on how to make these! Keysha

RoseMarie said...

Really fun and creative way to embellish christmas gifts. I can't wait to make one. Love this project and the Eclips!

Custom Printed Bags said...

Good holiday gift boxes.

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