Ok let me be straight with ya!
I LOVE making my own boxes, and giftlets (thats my lil word for them).
So if you visit me here-especially like the past month-you will see I have made alot of different styles of gifts, and boxes or bags. I TRULY believe it makes the simplest things WOW people. It also shows how much time and effort went into the easiest gifts.
I know BLAH BLAH BLAH-but to me its SO true.
I also figure I have saved quite the penny on designing the holder’s that I do. Plus I have FUN doing it. People are SHOCKED when they find you not only MADE it all, but designed the box as well. Sometimes the gift doesn’t live up to the packaging right! LOL!
Today I am sharing a FAVORITE of mine. Rather a lightbulb moment.
I LOVE chocolate! What woman doesn’t right? If you don’t, don’t admit it here! We chocolate lover’s DONT GET IT! NEVER will.
Anyway, alot of people seem to like the Ghirardelli Chocolate squares (as do I – raspberry filled being my personal fave, GODIVA Raspberry Starfish-Oh HEAVEN!!!!), as they come in quite the little assortment now! So I got several assortments.
I bought some-on sale $2.33, for a good sized bag. I thought how YUMMY they would be for my mail woman or Jason’s co-workers. I don’t know how about ANYONE that breathe’s. Just a great little gift PERIOD. Any occasion.
I also thought-I can’t just leave them in this bag. I wish I had a cute lil box-AH HA! Thats when it hit me.
MAKE ONE!!!
So I did. I got out my Scor-Pal (yes I use it THAT much), and away I went scoring like a fiend.
I wanted it to house 10 little squares. Obviously the box can be altered for more or less, but 10 was good for me.
So I did all the necessary measuring, and came out with THIS (PS the ribbon really does match in person)
This box uses a stamp set that is NEW from C.C. Designs. The New! Little Bits Kits that sell for ONLY $11!!! This set will be on sale the 7th. Oh and wait till you see them. WAY too cute. I have more coming with them, so stay tuned. I’ve truly fallen in love with Lucky and LuLu!!!
I HAD to use my NEW! Large scallopnestability. You can see that it really makes any single layer SPECIAL.
I used the raspberry wrapper to draw my color combo from. Inside this are 5 raspberry, and 5 caramel squares.
Colored with myCopic markers (of course, what else right!! Hey I get my monies worth), and added strawberry ice stickles to the trim of the coat. You can’t see by the photo, but I also used my Atyou Glitter Pen, to make it all glittery.
HINT-honestly you don’t NEED all the coolors of the glitter pens! Just get the CLEAR one! It doesn;t change the color you put it over-just gives it a perfect touch of BLING. So, save your money for the ACTUAL Copic’s!!!
I stamped the window sheet with Snowflake Serenade by Papertrey Ink, in white Stazon. I filled in the bare area’s with the little snowflakes that come in the Little Bits set.
Here is the template-click for larger view. WAY TOO EASY.
Score per the guidelines.
On the bottom you will cut down the 2 flaps as shown, so the box will fold together perfectly.
Not for the top. the 2 side panels fold down (I secured them with my tape), and the front and back flaps are tied together. EASY PEASY!!
Any questions, let me know. And send me the link HERE if you try it out.
Now here is what Ilike to think of the same idea-only ALL occasion!
Isn’t this so pretty?
I used ALL the same elements as above. I just made it EVERYDAY themed. This was done using the Papertrey Ink set Spiral Bouquet (LOVE IT)!!!
I stamped the flowers on the box and used my Poppin Acetate technique—–>HERE, for the design. My Pebbles Pearlescent pastels were PEFECT for the extra shimmer on the box. I also outlined the flowers with my atyou glitter pen, but didn’t capture it well in the photo. Oh well.
OK another rambling post.
Maybe this will be JUST what you needed for an idea for that “someone”.
Enjoy the day. The week is HALF over.
Stay tuned tomorrow-MORE ideas 😀 FUN FUN
75 Responses for "Ghirardelli Gift Wrapper !"
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Awesome project, Lauren! After becoming an avid reader of your blog, for the first time ever I’m actually going to MAKE some of my Chirstmas presents this year. Thanks for all of the wonderful inspiration!
Lookie who got circle nestabilities! And thanks for the atyou tip, I had wondered if the colors were really necessary. I really like that new Lulu stamp, so cute!
WOW, I love this project. I think I’ll be giving this a try. Hopefully mines turns out as nice as yours….:0) Do you think you could use vellum as the box? Thank you for ALL your wonderful ideas & love your blog, i read it everyday. :0)
These are simply adorable! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome creativity with us…you’re a real inspiration!
Your too good!!! Adorable!! but you do make me a “little” sick 😉 with all your talent.
My scor-pal has been shipped!!! YEAH!!!
These are so cute!! I love how the colors you used matched the candy wrappers! I think I need one of those Score Pal things!
How cool is that! I have so many of your projects bookmarked! I hope I can try them out soon! Fabulous ideas!!!!!
Thanks for your great blog! Please continue with the little tips and product reviews – I am learning so much from your blog as a newbie! Your projects are so inspiring!
Keep it up, please….
Nancy Ann
These are just adorable! And, I had missed the Poppin’ Acetate tutorial, so I’m glad you posted a link. What a fantastic idea! The only thing that makes me hesitate is that these are so good, I know the teachers I would be making them for would think they were just store bought and miss the point of a homemade craft. LOL! Seriously, these are just too cute for words!
YAY!! You got your set!!! You are a girl after my own heart!! NOTHING like a box, right?? So great. I will try this when I am done all of my projects for the blog. Can’t wait!
What a great project! Hope to give it a try soon. TFS!!
Love them, they are so pretty.
I love this bag! You are the best 🙂 It’s true what you said about the simplest gifts wowing people – it happens to me when I give the girls at DH’s office something and I am always amazed. It’s usually a little bit of candy in a creative container of some sort and they love it! This might be the one this year.
Lauren, you are pure stamping genious! I will definately be giving these boxes a try for some RAK’s that I will be sending to people. Thank you so much for sharing your template and ideas.
Linda
you have used acetates for the box?
so we can score on them without problems?
thanks for wonderful ideas
Great project-thanks for sharing your ideas. Please note “a lot” is two words-not one.
K that stamp set is adorable, but when I looked on the website I didn’t see the snowman. Is he part of another set? Too stinking cute! Thanks for sharing!
Lesa
this little bag/box is ADORABLE! SUPER cute!
since you’re always giving great food tips/buys, here’s one from me – I’m on weight watchers right now and they have these mini bars that are 1 point each (aka 50 calories) and the chocolate raspberry ones taste VERY similar to the Godiva raspberry starfish! seriously! you’re probably thinking, yeah right, but they do!!!
Yum, Yum, Yum!! That’s all I can say. Who could resist those!!? They look like a million bucks!!
I love that you actually see what’s inside! 😛
You should have a little shop going on at holiday time!! (you know, to use the time that you already don’t have !… 😉 …)
I’m wondering if Michaels has acetate, I never tried to work on that medium and it might be time for me to give it a try!…. That’s what you use for those boxes right?
It must be hard to score that, no?
I have a soft spot for Lucky and Lulu too ♥, I didn’t get any yet because it is Christmas themed so far and since we don’t celebrate christmas… but I will keep an eye out for the next releases…. 😉
These are so flippin cute! I will definitely be trying them! Thanks so much for sharing the template!
This box is super cute! Off to try one out myself!
Hello
C’est absolument magnifique, comme toujours, bravo.
Amitiés from Switzerland
Wow! Awesome – I love them both.
Okay…I’m literally droolin’ on my keyboard! Must be the combo of chocolate AND that adorable box! Holy Moly that is precious!!
Tracy *Ü*
These boxes are adorable. Where do you get your acetate? I have been shopping but I have only found at Ellens store and there are only 3 sheets in the package. If you could let me know where you get yours that would be great.
OMG Lauren, this is soooo cool! I love your blog, and can’t wait to try this one too! I was just trying to come up with a “replacement” for the window nugget tin everyone is sold out of! TFS!
Awesome box and love the poppin’ acetate! I can’t wait to get a minute to try it! Thanks for a great blog!
Once again,,,,super cute bags & chocolate!! Some lucky recipients!!!
Totally love the colors/design, love it!!!
Good heavenly days, you are just NON-STOP!!! I wish I had a fraction of your energy, and your creativity!!! WOW, these are VERY cute, and such a great idea. You never cease to amaze me! 🙂
Love it!! I keep seeing so many great things. . .many of them yours. . .done with the Scor-Pal. . .I told my husband that I want that under the tree on Christmas!! Love it, love it, love it!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Lauren…You continue to amaze me. Thanks for always sharing!
Pat
What an amazing project. What is a window sheet? Is it the same as a transparency? I just love this project … as always you AMAZE me 🙂
Teresa
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Girl you are rockin’ these projects out!! LOVE them…now to get time to try it! Thanks for sharing the template!!
These boxes and “tags” are so cute! I have ordered my own Lulu and Lucky since you began the sneak peeks! I LOVE them! Keep ’em comin’!
Oh My…You have out done yourself again…Love it
You’re awesome!!! Those are so cute and great!!!!
Totally Adorable!!! Thanks for the template and instructions. You Rock!
shut-up!!!!!!!! these are too flippin’ cuuuute!
Thanks Lauren
These are great!
OMG that is sooo awesome. I love it and would never have thought to make the box from acetate. I promise to not buy them all in Concord. LOL. I definitely need to buy one package though. 🙂
This is just jaw droppin’ awesome Lauren.
I must say, besides being sooooo impressed with your stamping and creating abilities…I love how you stand your ground and tell it like it is. Don’t change — we adore you the way you are. You go girl:) Hugs!!
Beautiful job on the acetate boxes! As always, thanks for taking the time to share not only the pictures, but all of the details with us, as well! You’re so talented! Everyone on your Christmas list is very lucky!
Sending prayers up for for your chemo day tomorrow…
Those are adorable!! I can’t believe all the cool things you come up with and you are so generous to share your ideas. Thanks for the template, I will have to try it out.
Much love and our prayers to you and your family, especially Alexa.
I love you! 🙂
Lauren, I echo all the fantastic comments left for you. I am a new stamper and LOVE to visit your blog daily!!! Just one question???? What kind of tape do you use to secure the side flap? Thanks in advance!!!!!
P.S. Live for your unique non card items!!!!!
Love, love love love this little box!! You are pure genius – and a sweetie to boot!
I adore your openness and honest to goodness down-to-earthness (is that a word – ah who cares I like it). I think we might be sisters separated at birth! heeeheee
Lauren, everything you make is so pretty and creative! I just love to come here and visit. Thanks for sharing all the how-tos and tips!
Yeah…just returned from Target and bought all I need to get started on this cute project. Will let you know how it turns out. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE INSPIRATION:)
I am definitely casing you on this one! (I meant to post this yesterday but I must have gotten interrupted) I absolutely love this… well, okay, I love all your stuff but this one rocks!
Thanks for sharing the template. I’ve downloaded it and I’m ready to go. I just need white Stazon. 🙂 I’m picking it up tomorrow.
I hope you’re feeling better. Give Alexa a hug from me too!
Renee
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Wow….I LOVE your boxes, Lauren!! Awesome, awesome!!
Lauren,
I love this idea so I just had to try it. Look here at my samples – http://countryfrogcreations.blogspot.com/2007/12/new-idea.html. Thanks!!
Love your blog and hope you don’t get sick like the others.
Bev
OMGosh!!!!! XOXO how you alternated and color coordinated the LuLu LOVE’S Chocolate box!! SO CUTE and YUMMY too!!
Rubber hugs,
Char in So Cal
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I love this idea, Lauren. Thanks for the tutorial! I finally got around to trying it out:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/747847?cat=8011
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What a GREAT idea and thank you for the tutorial! I cut out my acetate, but I am having trouble with putting it together. I can’t seem to figure it out. Perhaps you could email me? Preferably before Mother’s Day, haha! Thank you. :]
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Hi Lauren, I just came across this beautiful box. I just made it and came out great, no problem so far, but…..what kind of glue or tape should I use so it will not show. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
What a great idea. I love all your ideas. Where do you get the window sheet from ? Please e-mail me at [email protected].
Thanks and keep up the creativity.
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