I used the Pencil Box template by Kelleigh Ratzlaff, printed on some Christmas paper from my stash and filled with miniature Reese's peanut butter cups. I used a packet of Cloud 9 paper I got on clearance after Christmas last year, got the Reese's on sale (4 bags for $10), and found a gorgeous 25 yd roll of sheer eggshell ribbon at the Craft Warehouse for $3.50. So when I figured it out, including candy, the consumables for the entire project only cost $1.29 per gift. I'd guesstimate that's a lot less than most cards I make! LOL :) And they were a big hit!
The boxes hold 12 miniature Reese's, stacked 2 high. There's enough in each bag of candy to finish 3 boxes with a few to munch on for inspiration while you're putting things together! ;-) I punched little circles stamped with snowflakes to decorate the top row. For an example of what the inside looks like you can reference this earlier post from the first time I used the template, except I used snowflakes instead of letters.
For the circular tag, I stamped the circle from the Seasons of Love - Tags set by Waltzingmouse Stamps and then used a solid snowflake from Frosty Flakes and the Merry Christmas sentiment from O Christmas Tree.
Okay, that's it from the home front. Hope you're enjoying all the blessings of the season! Thanks for stopping by!
8 comments
oh, these are sooo cute and to make them with family, how fun....wishing you a blessed Christmas!
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These are wonderful, Julee! So much yummier than pencils!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
just stoppin' by to wish you a merry christmas.
squirrellyshirley
So pretty, Julee!! Who wouldn't love these!?!
How sweet!!!
Very cute!!!
Is one of those coming my way???
i love these! What a great idea!!!!
I was looking at those very pencil box templates the other day thinking they would be great gifts for my students! Maybe next year! Happy New Year!
I love the soft sponging. Beautiful, bright colors. :)
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