Hi there friends! How was your weekend? Hope it was beautiful and fun! We hit 90 degrees here in Sacramento this weekend. Whew. Yeah, not ready for that - not by a long shot! I sat out in the sun and got some Vitamin D and a bit of color on my face...and spent some quality time in the studio. I took Friday off from work so it was a long three day weekend for me. Just what the doctor ordered! What did you do this weekend?
Today I'm sharing a project I made for the Taylored Expressions Blog last week! I wanted to post it here too, since it's a really fun project and could come in handy for upcoming parties and events you have planned. I made some pretty gift boxes with bows on top! These would make great party favors or giveaway treats at a home party event...really just about anything. Hope you enjoy the tutorial and hope you give it a try too!
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Here is an overview shot of the four boxes I made. They were made using one of the awesome punch boards from We R Memory Keepers. This one is called the Gift Box Punch Board. I was pleasantly surprised at just how easy it was to make the boxes...and the best part? NO adhesive needed!!
The punch board comes with directions (Easy, but important to read - ask me why I know!) and a scoring tool. Everything you need!
After you are done punching and scoring all four sides you get this. There is even a diagram on the board so you know if you got it right! Love that.
These little notches are what hold the box together. Brilliant!!!
Fold and score all of your folds....
And MAGIC! See how professional it looks??? Repeat, NO adhesive was harmed in the making of this project. :-)
Here are my 'naked' boxes just waiting to be embellished!
I chose some pretty and bright papers from Echo Park and started cutting out strips of paper, bows, doilies, tags...anything I could think of!
For this bow, I glued three separate bows together! This one is fluffy!
Here I stacked two bows on top of each other... Really, the key is to just have fun with it!!
See that pretty blue on the underneath of this bow? TIP: Use double sided papers! That way the project will look pretty from any angle!
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Leave a comment below and tell me how you would use this idea! What ideas can we all come up with for these fun boxes? My next idea is Halloween treats! (imagine creepy spiders on top!) I can't wait to see what you guys come up with.
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I have this punch board & have never used it yet. Thanks to you, I'm ready to give it a try.
I think that these would make nice Easter treat boxes for next year or Mother day boxes to hold gift cards or jewelry etc. Love your Halloween idea too.
Thanks for the inspiration :)
Posted by: Tona | 04/23/2015 at 02:06 PM
I love the BRIGHT colors of the bows! Too stinking cute! Thanks for sharing, my friend....
Posted by: Chris | 04/23/2015 at 08:57 AM
Don't own a punchboard - yet! THe boxes are so cute - I would have never thought to use kraft and then add all that color - gorgeous!
Posted by: Sandy Kay | 04/22/2015 at 11:05 AM
omgosh! These are SO adorable, my friend! What a cool scoring board! Those boxes look like a great size for all sorts of gifties and treats. Love that you did them up in kraft and added all those bright and happy toppers. Loving all the bows and polka dots! And LOVE your idea of Halloween next, with the spiders! You know I love that! ;)
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 04/22/2015 at 05:47 AM
Hostess gifts? Certainly for Valentine goodies.
Posted by: Rosa M. Vasquez | 04/21/2015 at 06:57 PM
Such an adorable project...love it! I would use these boxes for gifts for YOU!!! xoxo
Posted by: Brenda Walton | 04/21/2015 at 02:00 PM
I have several weddings this year, and these would make great treat boxes, or could even be used for cards!
Posted by: Evelyn | 04/21/2015 at 08:38 AM
I am so impressed with the professional and clear pictures you have shared with us - and the way you made these boxes each look so unique and cool is awesome!! I think these boxes would be perfect for me to share chocolates with my friends at a Girls Night Out I will be hosting soon!! I will probably deck them out with lots of floral motifs because it is in May and you know the saying - May flowers!! Thank you for giving me so many ideas on the ways to make packages shine!! Awesome post and you are so cool!!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | 04/21/2015 at 08:37 AM
Your boxes are fun and festive, would be great for a July 4th gathering or wedding.
Posted by: jan metcalf | 04/21/2015 at 06:38 AM
I love your boxes with the kraft paper and bright pattern paper. I may have to use your inspiration for some baby shower favors I need to make:)
Posted by: kathy | 04/20/2015 at 06:45 PM
Great photo essay--I use the envelope punch board but it only works with solid papers or papers with patterns that look OK on the diagonal.
I think these little boxes would work well for baked treats.
Posted by: Julie | 04/20/2015 at 05:55 PM
These would be great for birthday "gift bags" or a rustic bridal shower!
Posted by: Eva | 04/20/2015 at 04:52 PM
OMG, these boxes are fantastic and I love that they require no adhesive! I would use them for wonderful little cupcakes or goodies for my grand-daughter! I love watching her little face when she opens up something fun!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | 04/20/2015 at 04:04 PM
Simply Elegant! I love the kraft paper embellished with pretty paper bows. I will use these pretty boxes (with something pretty inside) for Mother's Day gifts. They're the perfect size! Thank you for your inspiration.
Posted by: Veronica Fairbrother | 04/20/2015 at 12:32 PM
Hi Wanda, I live in your area and yes it was quite warm here yesterday. I would use the boxes to hold Easter and Halloween candy for my grandsons. They love opening little boxes. I would probably use patterned paper to make the boxes. I don't have a punch board but now I think I'll buy one!
Posted by: Cheryl Robertson | 04/20/2015 at 10:06 AM
I love the bow ideas.... I'm definitely going to be using them. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity
Posted by: Mz Cookie | 04/20/2015 at 09:44 AM
These are so fun, Wanda! I love the combination of the prints and colors you used along with the kraft paper!
I'd make some fun little treat boxes for the gals in my ATC swap group!
My daughter just got engaged recently, so I can also see them dressed up for pretty wedding party gifts!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 04/20/2015 at 09:36 AM
My husband volunteers at a chess club for underprivileged children. We like to provide treats for special occasions and tournaments - these boxes would be great!
Posted by: Maureen Ganner | 04/20/2015 at 08:29 AM
These are amazing! Love these sweet gift boxes, Wanda! (p.s. I really need to pull my punch board some time. Thanks for the inspiration!)
Posted by: Stephanie Kraft | 04/20/2015 at 07:30 AM
I would use mine as favors for my sewing group. . Decorate the top with sewing notions and butttons, might add some fabric, and fill the inside with home made button cookies. I'm excited to make them.
By the way, your ideas are always so inspiring. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Sharlene Melhaff | 04/20/2015 at 07:10 AM
I would have them as gifts at a baby shower. With cute little rattles or baby bottles coming out of the bows or snails and snakes. Because my daughters theme is snakes and snails and puppy dog tails. That's what little boys are made of.
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | 04/20/2015 at 06:14 AM
I would take the boxes and turn them so that the bows are faced out and stack them for cakes and for center pieces at all the get togethers we have over the summer. And what a nice surprise that everyone could have a little goodie- whether a handcrafted item or food item, to take home. I love your boxes!
Posted by: F Bond | 04/20/2015 at 05:58 AM
Gorgeous boxes! For mother's day with flowers on top! Basicly they can be used for anything! From treats to gifts just change the decorating! I am most definately getting this bunch board! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Laraine R | 04/20/2015 at 05:56 AM
Ohhhhh, I need that punch board!! I like to use the little boxes for treats for my grandchildren's preschool class. Would love to be able to make them myself. Decorating them is so much fun!! Wanda, your projects are so sweet.
Posted by: linda | 04/20/2015 at 05:10 AM
Gorgeous boxes! I would use them for EVERY occasion! I can see them used for individual cupcake/cookie boxes for a co-workers birthday, Easter treats, with a bunny tag/bow, Mother's Day gift with beautiful flowers on top....NEED I go on??? LOL
Posted by: Teresa | 04/20/2015 at 05:08 AM
Looks stunning and so professional....
I would use them for a baby shower ..and with shower gel/soap a washing cloth and I think...in soft pastel colors and a flower on top...
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 04/20/2015 at 02:39 AM