Sunday, February 7, 2010

~Candy Box Tutorial~

These candy boxes are so easy to make, I took an old Christmas candy box,opened it and made a pattern. I had seen this done in a magazine a while back...

First thing you do is glue(I use spray) your paper to cardstock or poster board....you can use any paper you like.... lay your pattern on this and trace around it, also drawing the inside lines. Carefully cut out around all the edges using your lines as guides. Do not cut the inside lines. Now, score the inside lines and gently start folding, using a ruler will help fold and keep your lines straight...begin forming your box...it kinda goes together on it's own. Run a bead of glue down the 1/2" side and seal. Clip a clothespin on it to hold together!


Punch a hole in each side of the box for your ribbon. I like to use the old velvet
ribbons...they just have that aged look to them but...seam binding looks pretty too! You
can decorate the outside any way you want...I like the paper rosettes..To make those,
take 4 strips of paper 10x2 inches...do the accordian fold on each,snip the ends...take two
of these and glue together,making 1, fan out...do the other the same way...now,glue the two
fanned sections together...pull together in the center with a dab of hot glue, glue onto
box...add something onto the rosette. Please remember, I am totally new at all this and
if something is not clear, please email and I'll try to explain! Now, for my give-a-way....





You have all left sooo many nice comments and made me feel so WELCOMED~
I'm going to give this candy box and 5 of my handmade paper Mozart roses away.
Just leave a comment and I'll draw a name on the 10th of this month....



49 comments:

  1. Ann, you are so kind to share this, but I promise you I could follow it to a T, but mine wouldn't look near as pretty as yours. You just have that touch my friend!

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  2. Thanks for the tutorial, Ann! These boxes are so fun! And thanks for explaining how to make the paper rosettes - I've always wondered how to put those together!

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  3. thanks for the tutorial. I love the pale tones you used to make this candy box.

    karen

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  4. Hey Ann,
    Love these candy boxes...thanks so much for the tutorial. The directions look very clear to me. I hope they still look easy when I make one! lol Love all the flickr pics you just posted....lots of gorgeousness!*!*!*
    Hugs,
    Sandra

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  5. OOOOh I am bad at following pattern~lol

    So, I better enter your give~away for sure!

    Glad you are enjoying blogging and your tutorial was great.

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  6. I love this! Thank you so much for sharing the pattern and instructions. Blogging is so much fun isn't it!

    Off to check out your Flickr pics now!

    *smiles*

    Sue

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  7. You DO have the touch Ann!!!! I would LOVE to win anything you are giving sweet friend....you are so good at this blogging thing, I just KNEW it!!!! hugs and love, Dawn

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  8. Hi Ann, I love those candy boxes! Thank you so much for the tutorial and the chance to win!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  9. hmmm...i think my comment just disappeared...thank for the tut and for a chance to win the lovely one you made...i marked this post in reader, i think these would be so cute on the Christmas tree...i am going to make a few for next year...

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  10. Hi Ann, welcome to blogland. Your candy box looks wonderful! I'm gonna try it out! I look forward to following your blog, I think your a gal after my own heart. hugs,Kim

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  11. So excited about your blog. Loved everything in your shop and home!!! These candy boxes will look great for every season ;o
    Sheree

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  12. Love the candy box - thank you!



    sharypat@gmail.com

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  13. THANK *YOU*...I can just tell I'm gonna love it here! Rene'

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  14. Thank you so much for the tutorial! You make it look so easy, I will have to have a go for sure.

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  15. The box is so beautiful, expecially the paper flower! I will try to make it too, but winning your amazing box would be even better ;)
    Love, Chani

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  16. What a wonderful tutorial, and your candy box is precious. I think I'll give it a try. You make it look easy. Thank you for the opportunity with your give away!
    Blessings,
    Debra

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  17. Your candy boxes are so beautifully old time,and the paper roses too, I will love to win one of your treasures.
    And thank`s so much for the tutorial.
    Welcome in blogland.

    Dorthe

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  18. Welcome to blogland Ann! I've heard so much about you from Theresa Cano! I have been longing to come to your place and shop! One day soon!
    Theothertheresa

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  19. Oh wow -- the candy box is so lovely! :)

    Happy creating,
    Birgit
    swappinghowdies@yahoo.de

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  20. Your blog is beautiful as is the box. I am now a follower and look forward to seeing more of your designs! brightest blessings - Karina

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  21. How pretty! I'm glad I'm not too late for this giveaway!

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  22. WOW!!! What a great tutorial and the candy box is gorgeous. Your blog is beautiful. I would love to be entered in your giveaway.
    debby

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  23. I have so enjoyed meeting you and reading your posts so far. I know you'll be one of my favorites! Once again - welcome to Blogland. Please enter me in your giveaway - it is just too cute!
    Thanks! Have a great day!
    Karen @ Some days are diamonds

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  24. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful boxes with us and helping us to create some for ourselves. That is so generous. Your's are so pretty. I doubt mine will be as lovely, but I'd love to give it a try.
    hugs

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  25. That is just lovely!

    And a belated welcome! And friend of Dawn's is surely a friend of mine. So very nice to meet you!

    Hugs,
    Anne

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  26. Hi Ann!!!
    Welcome to Blogland and what a beautiful entrance you made!!!! :)
    I found you through Julia @ Vintage with Laces (she's such a sweetheart) and she told us about your wonderful tutorial and giveaway...wow! Just beautiful!!! I'm certainly going to be trying this as you made it sound (& look) so easy ;)
    Thank you and I'm so glad I found you girl!!!

    everything vintage

    ps...we are still celebrating the Saints winning the Super Bowl AND Mardi Gras down here in Louisiana so it will probably be a while before I have glue on my fingers ;)

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  27. Welcome to this beautiful bloggy world, Ann! Glad I found you this morning! I just started blogging in August, and I've had so much fun with it! It's amazing how many wonderful, creative & sharing people you meet!

    Wonderful tutorial--can't wait to try it! I'll be back often to see what else you're doing...have a beautiful day!

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  28. Love your boxes a lot and hope I win!! Fingers crossed. Glad I found your blog. LindaSonia (baddabinda@yahoo.com)

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  29. These are gorgeous! Would love to win one!
    Your blog is beautiful!
    xo
    jeanne

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  30. Wow, what a wonderful giveaway. Just found your beautiful blog.

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  31. What a great tutorial! The one you made is really beautiful. Please add my name to the entries!! I am also new to your blog and love what I've seen so far! I'll definitely be back!!

    Karen
    My Desert Cottage

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  32. Ann,
    Thank you so much for the how-to...now to just try it. Beautiful design & love the color choices. Welcome to the land of blog & believe me, I'll be back...you are a true artist... Be Blessed, Sue anniebluedesigns@yahoo.com

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  33. Great tutorial! I just adore your candy box!! I also love the sweet vignette in front of that gorgeous old mirror! Too sweet! Great giveaway ~ I would be honored to win this!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  34. Hi -- Thanks for offering this tutorial and the giveaway. The box is just adorable. Thanks for your generosity.

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  35. What a great idea. This is a great candy box idea, even for favors, maybe. Thanks for the tutorial and the giveaway.

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  36. A warm welcome Ann and what a delightful blog you have. Your candy boxes are lovely and many thanks for sharing the tutorial.
    I love the name ~ The Tin Rabbit.
    I look forward to coming back to visit again.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  37. Oh my goodness - this is beautiful! WOW! How lovely to have hanging in the home! You are a talented lady!

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  38. Thank God I made it in time for your wonderful drawing, thanks to Lori at My Faerie Window!

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  39. Hi Ann,
    Just got my computer today and was trying to catch up and what to my surprise. I am so happy for you!! The pictures are to beautiful. Take care my dear friend,
    Zandra

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  40. Just discovered your lovely blog! Thanks so much for the tutorial- I'm looking forward to reading more!

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  41. Hello
    I have just discovered your lovely blog via Lori's. Thank you for the tutorial, I will have fun making one.

    Warm wishes
    Isabelle x

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  42. Wow, thank you for the tutorial! I found you through Lori. as well!

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  43. They are just gorgeous! I am going to try making one today. Thank you!
    Pattyjo

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  44. What a lovely tutorial! Sadly I missed your giveaway, but these lil candie boxes are wonderful for party favors and lil gifts at family gatherings :) Besos, Rose

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  45. Boy am I glad Lori~the faerie window came a calling. I caught a glimpse of your candy box and now I'm running around collecting supplies but not to worry, I put the scissors down before running!
    Love your blog and can't wait to see IT ALL!!!
    I must have been under a rock not to have seen you before now.
    Better late than never...Blessings ;-)

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  46. and of course Candy told me to come by and see your wonderful blog... so I did!

    what a wonderful creative idea! I'm thinking it's a great idea to do a little project on a bad weather day... with my granddaughter!

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  47. Yep, Candy told me too. I do love her blog so much. Thanks for the tutorial. Im right on that project!!!!!

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  48. ...just found your blog thru Candy's blog, and sadly ~ it seems as I have missed the deadline for one these fabo boxes:(
    But I will try my hand at one just the same, thanks for the tutorial! xo

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  49. What a shame that I missed the deadline also. but will try one of the boxes.
    Thanks
    luverlie@gmail.com

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