Recycled Cardboard Treat Boxes

Last week I received some interesting little cardboard boxes with some fabric marking pens and alcohol inks I ordered. Although not steady enough to use to ship small gifts and objects through the mail, I immediately noticed that they would be perfect for presenting small gifts such as gift cards, small teacher appreciation gifts, even a bracelet created from die cuts I plan to present my Mom for Mother's Day. It seems I am always looking for creative packaging, and what better way to present something special INSIDE something special, right?

Armed with my BigShot die cutting machine, my favorite framed die and aa 3 dimensional flower die. I created a stash of boxes for treats that I hoping will take me right through Mother's Day, Spring Birthdays, Teachers Gifts and Spring Hostess gifts.

I used:

- Sizzix BigShot Die Cutting Machine

- Sizzix Bigz Frame Die Ornate #3

- Sizzix Bigz Die, Flowers 3-D

- Jacquard Products Neopaque paints in White, Black and Turquoise

- National Nonwovens wool felt in peasoup, cottage red and white

- Aleene's Fabric Fusion, Liquid Fusion

- Assorted embellishments such as vintage bingo card, pearls for flower centers

- Recycled items- small cardboard boxes, corrugated shipping boxes

- Scissors, paintbrushes, transparency sheet

- Filler of choice such as shredded kraft paper

To start, tear away outer layer of one panel of a shipping box and peel back to reveal the corrugated center.

Using the BigShot machine, die cut several (of how ever many boxes you will be using) frames from the cardboard.

Cut a 2 1/2" opening from the center of each frame using small sharp scissors.Do the same for the front of the boxes.

Now it is time to paint. Paint the corrugated frames and boxes Turquoise and White. When the boxes are dry, use the paint black and a small round paint brush to lightly dry brush the edges and some of the surface.

While the paint is drying, assemble the flowers.

Die cut the 3 d flowers from the wool felt. I cut three pieces per box. In addition to the cut die, you will need a skewer or pencil and some fabric glue to assemble each flower, plus whatever pretty embellishment you want for the center.

I like to use a pencil in lieu of a skewer. I results in a slightly fluffier flower and is a little easier for me to use. Refer to the package insert for instructions on forming your flowers.

Once the paint is dry, you can start the super fun of creating your boxes.

Note that the inside of the box was not completely painted. This is OK because you will almost be completely filling the box.

I used a cut up reproduction bingo card and some fabric tape as additional embellies for my boxes for a vintage look.

I let the boxes lie flat while the glue set.

Shredded kraft paper, which can be purchased very in expensively, makes a great filler. I did cover the inside opening with a small transparency sqaure to fully contain the contents.I hope you find a use for these charming boxes. With Earth Day right around the corner on April 22nd, its a great way to rescue some throw away objects and use your Sizzix products to embellish them.

Live Life Creatively,

Melony

Comments

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[Kathy]

Hi Melony!
I love the way that you take something so plain and turn it into something so beautiful. These boxes are unique and so cute. I think I need to look into getting a die-cutter!