I subscribe to many blogs to get my daily fix on inspiration in the morning, so when I saw this cute box on Cheryl's blog, Life is Sweet, I knew I just had to make one! Here is the post where I saw the box. Here is my version of Cheryl's box. I also used those cute Easter stamps by Dandelion Designs. I just love this image!! Other supplies I used: ribbon from Craft Supply, Eyelet border punch by SU, cardstock: bazzill, choc chip by SU. I couldn't decide on a sentiment for this box, but an idea of putting the recepient's name on it is growing on me :) Here is the link for Cheryl's tutorial on how the box is made using the Sizzix XL die - Box #2. Click HERE.
To add my own twist to this box, I created an insert to hold some Cadbury chocolate eggs. We bought them at Target, who seems to have the lowest price so far (3 boxes of 4 eggs for $5.00) Thanks for brainstorming with me Saturday night, Joy! I guess I need to buy more eggs now! Here's a view from the top. As you can see, I did the insert for both sides and it fit 4 eggs. Other ideas you could do is to make the egg insert for one side and then maybe add some other special treats or cards on the other side instead of making 2 inserts.
Here's what the insert looks like.
So you wanna know how to make the insert?? I wasn't planning on doing a tutorial on it, but decided that it was the best way to show you so you can all make your own. Please forgive the photo I used. I tore apart one of the inserts I made so sorry for the ratty looking sample, ha! Here are the measurements for the insert - 3 5/8" X 6". Score 1 1/4" on all sides. Cut at the arrows. To cut the circles in the middle of the insert, measure approximately 1/2" (a little less) from each end and cut out the circle using your coluzzle. I used my second smallest circle (I think)...I wanted to use the circle nesties die, but it was either too small or too big.
Adhere closed and place in box! Have fun! Thank you for stopping by today! I think there is still time to create one of these boxes and link them to Cheryl's post for a chance to win a stamp set!!
To add my own twist to this box, I created an insert to hold some Cadbury chocolate eggs. We bought them at Target, who seems to have the lowest price so far (3 boxes of 4 eggs for $5.00) Thanks for brainstorming with me Saturday night, Joy! I guess I need to buy more eggs now! Here's a view from the top. As you can see, I did the insert for both sides and it fit 4 eggs. Other ideas you could do is to make the egg insert for one side and then maybe add some other special treats or cards on the other side instead of making 2 inserts.
Here's what the insert looks like.
So you wanna know how to make the insert?? I wasn't planning on doing a tutorial on it, but decided that it was the best way to show you so you can all make your own. Please forgive the photo I used. I tore apart one of the inserts I made so sorry for the ratty looking sample, ha! Here are the measurements for the insert - 3 5/8" X 6". Score 1 1/4" on all sides. Cut at the arrows. To cut the circles in the middle of the insert, measure approximately 1/2" (a little less) from each end and cut out the circle using your coluzzle. I used my second smallest circle (I think)...I wanted to use the circle nesties die, but it was either too small or too big.Adhere closed and place in box! Have fun! Thank you for stopping by today! I think there is still time to create one of these boxes and link them to Cheryl's post for a chance to win a stamp set!!