Cute Candy Box

I'm discovering the versatility of the many Sizzix dies that SU carries - while there are box dies, bag dies, envelope dies, there are so many other ideas that come about from one die.

This is an example using the Box #2 Bigz XL die (page 201, #114518, $47.95).  The die cuts a little rectangle box that is very easy to put together but if you cut two of them and attach them to each other on the back side, you get this adorable little double sided box container.

 It is just the cutest thing!  You can fill it with all kinds of different items - candy, packages of nuts, chocolates or any small gift item - making a nice gift holder.  I filled this one with some Salt Water Taffy - yum!  DH and I finished the extras that I bought.

Can you tell that Melon Mambo is my favourite new In Color?  Here is what you need to make this project.

Supplies:

Stamp Set:  Matchbox Messages

Card stock:  Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Ink:  Black, Melon Mambo

Accessories:  Big Shot, Box #2 Bigz XL die, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle punches, Scallop Circle Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer and Melon Mambo P1/2" Polka Dot grosgrain ribbon, Sticky Strip, SNAIL

Putting it Together:

Cut two Box 2 dies with the Melon Mambo card stock.

Assemble each box, leaving the "lid" section straight up. 

Apply Sticky Strip to the back of one of the boxes. 

Using the Wide Oval punch, punch out near the top to make the handle.   Remove Sticky Strip and butt the back of the second box to the back of the one with the Sticky Strip and use the first oval cut out as a guide to cut out the other.

Cut two pieces of Razzleberry Lemonade DSP  3 1/2" x 1 3/4" and two at 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" and affix with SNAIL to the box.  Ink up the stamp with the Basic Black Marker for the sentiment and the Melon Mambo Marker for the flower and double circle outline.  

Punch out with 1 1/4" Circle punch.  Punch a 1/3" circle of Crushed Curry and a Scallop Circle from Melon Mambo card stock.  Layer circle pieces together.  Use paper piercer and mat pak to pierce in each scallop.  Affix to box with dimensionals.

Cut a length of ribbon and make a bow at the handle.  

Yes, my mojo has definitely returned!  Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!  Please stop by tomorrow for a visit.

 

Comments

[Jen Donng]

That is really cute...I might have to get the die

[Kim Lee]

You are so smart!

[Janet Smith]

Now I'm going to have to get this die - what a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[Patsy Rinella]

I made one right up and it was quick and cute. Thank you so much.