How to Make Candy Boxes

Homemade candy boxes add a special homemade touch to sweet treats.

Candy boxes can be beautiful little keepsakes of a wedding, shower or party. They can also be a part of a lovely gift that says so much more because you made it yourself. This is a wonderful project to do with your children before a birthday for Grandma or for Mother's Day. It is easy and inexpensive, and the box can be filled with homemade candy or baked goods for an extra-special treat. Use your imagination and decorate the finished boxes in a style that says it was made by you.

Things You'll Need

• 2 pieces of heavy cardstock
• Scissors
• Craft knife
• Bone folder
• Glue
• Ribbon, artificial flowers, stickers, glitter and other decorations
• Tissue paper

Instructions

1. Print out a candy-box pattern template from an online resource.

2. Trace and cut out the box parts on the cardstock. Where you see solid lines, cut with a scissors. Where you see dotted lines, use a bone folder to score and fold.

3. Fold the box parts according to the template. Glue together the flaps and tabs. The top piece should be slightly bigger than the bottom piece.

4. Decorate the box parts as you like. Allow decorations and glue to dry for a few hours.

Tips & Warnings

• You can place handkerchiefs, a scarf or a piece of jewelry in the box.

• Do not make the decorations too heavy, as they will crush whatever is inside the box.

Resources

• Ruthann Zaroff Network: Candy Box Template