Project

Personalized Candy Box

Source: Martha Stewart Living, December 2011

Introduction

These were inspired by French confection boxes, but we designed our custom labels in several languages so you can take your pick. Tie with personalized ribbon if you wish.

materials

Candy box clip art

Matte paper in pink, orange, red, and raspberry

Craft knife

Clear ruler

Cutting mat

Jewelry boxes

Craft glue

steps

Print clip art on colored matte paper. Using knife, ruler, and mat, cut to the cited dimensions of the box lid; glue to box (some beveled edge will be exposed).
Cut a sheet of colored paper lengthwise in 1/2-inch-wide strips.
Glue strips to sides of box lid, leaving slight gap at bevelled edge.