Had so much fun with the first one that I just had to make one using the Year of the Sheep stamp too! Outline heart and "Love Ewe" in the background are cutfiles created in MTC (LD Charming ttf). And of course the creative possibilities with this adorable Year of the Sheep stamp are limitless... Thank "Ewe" cards, Happy Birthday to "Ewe" cards, "Ewe" are Special cards...just to name a few. ("EWE" know what I mean? LOL, sorry, I couldn't resist!)
The original template for this "Flatbacked Treat Box" comes from Patti Gilliam over at the Splitcoaststampers Tutorial page. There's also a video tutorial by Beate Johns which I found helpful on the bottom of the same page. I think Patti G's box is just the perfect size for holding Hershey Nugget chocolates, but since I wanted to use Dove Chocolates in mine, I adjusted the sizing of the box a bit, decreasing the depth to 0.5" and length to 3.5". The finished height of the entire thing is 4.5" and is just the right size to hold 3 Dove Chocolate Hearts.
Although I created my re-sized box as a cutfile on MTC, the template is simple enough to do with a paper cutter or pair of scissors...
Using a sheet of cardstock 5.5" x 8", you can use this MTC screenshot to create and handcut your own template for this box. The numbers in red indicate the placement of the box flaps as well as the scorelines. Score your cardstock first then trim down to the scorelines as shown for the box flaps. Or if you prefer, as always, the cutfile for this is available just for the asking.The instructions for assembling the box are the same as provided on Beate John's video tutorial. Very quick and easy!
And if you haven't had a chance to do so yet, you must go check out the fabulous project samples for this new release created by the other guest designers as well as over at the Sister Stamps blog!
Patti: Creations By Patti
Linda: Simple and Sassy Creations
Laura: By TKG
Debi: Crafty Buzz
Suilan: Sweetland Paper Treats
10 comments:
Ooohhh, these boxes are so nice for Valentine.
Thank you for the template, will give it a try by cutting by hand.
These treat holders are great! I've made them before but with a rectangular opening. I love how yours has hearts.
Somehow you made the zodiac animals into valentines? Amazing! Thanks again for all your help!
Wow this is great! I like that you designed the box with hearts and with those dimensions, it looks like you can get 2 boxes out of 1 sheet of 8.5x11?
Great job on this box and using the Monkey (love his tail inter twined with the heart) and Sheep.......yummy......too cute!!! Great job!!! hugs, Patti
Fabulously cute card/candy holder. Thanks for sharing the template. I had one like it but it wasn't quite right I like yours better. Love your coloring and cleverness.
OMG - so CUTE! What a great idea!!
Hi Eunice...It was good to hear from you. Thanks for leaving such a sweet comment on my blog. I know how life gets in the way of blogging. These little Valentine boxes are just way to cute. You always come up with the most adorable designs.
How cute! I'm wondering if the cutfile would work with any cut software (I have SureCutsaLot). Thanks for the inspiration.
Jo4Him...the MTC program I use can convert files into svg files which you can use on SCAL. If you Email me with your email addy and I can send you the file.
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