festive treat boxes are my fave

December 14, 2011

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Aluminum foil or plastic wrap boxes are the perfect shape for a row of packaged treats.

To make your own you’ll need:
- empty aluminum foil boxes (buy them at the dollar store)
- wrapping paper
- tissue paper
- round metal brads
- twine

Cut off the sharp edge from the boxes so nobody gets hurt. Wrap all the way around with holiday paper and line the inside with tissue. Fill with treat of choice like tangerines, whoopie pies, or meringues. Line up one brad on the lid and another one on the front of the box and poke and attach. Tie closed with twine or hemp cord. Stuff yourself with any leftover treats before your family know they exist.

Thanks to Lexy for wrapping these so the corners laid flat.

images: Yan Photo

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  • On December 14, 2011 , Karen said:

    That’s so smart! I never would have thought to reuse those types of boxes, and they are super cute.

  • On December 14, 2011 , Lindsay said:

    How industrious! I love that.

  • On December 14, 2011 , sha said:

    i do love your site so very much…thank you for all your creativity!

  • On December 14, 2011 , heodeza said:

    such a wonderful idea!!
    thanks for sharing!

  • On December 14, 2011 , LatteLisa said:

    so so pretty ;-)

  • On December 14, 2011 , Victoria@VictoryPaper said:

    Foil boxes are a wonderful shape, I never would have thought of it!

  • On December 14, 2011 , Chris Loves Julia said:

    That is SO genius!!! I just said last night, “I wish one of our neighbors gave us Cuties for Christmas.” And this is such a chic way to do it. Brava!!

  • On December 14, 2011 , Molly the waffler said:

    You come up with beautiful, creative ideas every day. Thanks for the eye candy!

  • On December 14, 2011 , Emily said:

    This is genius! thank you so much for sharing. I just love the wrapping paper, where’s it from?

    Emily x

  • On December 14, 2011 , Lena said:

    What an impossibly clever idea-they look fantastic!

  • On December 14, 2011 , Ashley said:

    What a fantastic idea! I love it! Thank you so much for sharing.

  • On December 14, 2011 , wishful nals said:

    love these! the red and white striped box is so cute!

  • On December 14, 2011 , Lauren at TwIn Style said:

    So cute! When we were little, we used to get oranges in our stockings. I think it was to save money, but seeing this brought back happy memories.

  • On December 14, 2011 , Lexy @ The Proper Pinwheel said:

    K, seeing the oranges in the boxes made. my. day. These look so cute! Can’t wait to see what else you have in store. Thanks for linking up! You rule.

    Hope Baby Blodgett is doing awesome!

  • On December 14, 2011 , Dawn said:

    Idea perfection – thanks for this. I’m going to attempt a bake (with toddler, oh dear….) tomorrow… at least if they look like mush they will be prettier in their wrapping. :)

  • On December 14, 2011 , lesley graham said:

    brilliant! i love the little tangerines all lined up in there. that’s what i hope to receive next year. i ate an entire box of sugar cookies today. oops!

  • On December 14, 2011 , India Banks said:

    toooo adorable :) thank you for this idea!!!

  • On December 15, 2011 , Meagan said:

    These are toooooo cute!

  • On December 15, 2011 , Beth said:

    brilliant! i love the idea to put lemons in them! so cute.

  • On December 15, 2011 , mary-straton smith said:

    well now that is just the darlingest! pinned AND re-blogged… :)

  • On December 19, 2011 , Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas | I love, I need said:

    [...] aluminum foil boxes wrapped and turned into treat holders. Genius idea! These actually aren’t that hard to do and [...]

  • On December 28, 2011 , Daniel said:

    Thank you Jamy for including me in this Wonderful Idea!!! Would love to talk to you more about this site when it all calms down some. Well worth ALL the effort!
    A Bright New Year to you!

    Daniel

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