Love at First Bite Halloween Treat Holder

Today's Halloween treat box features a peanut butter cup so big that even Count Dracula might not be able to bite through it!

I found this enormous peanut butter cup at my favorite local sandwich shop - the one with the yellow and white striped bags. This sandwich shop sources a lot of locally made and small business food products. This peanut butter cup comes from a company in Nashville, TN. They always have something new and interesting to try!

I created this box to hold the peanut butter cup as a Halloween treat for my husband. Peanut butter cups are one of his top favorite types of candy. You could also put other types of treats or small gifts in this box.

The style of this box is similar to a pizza-style box. The peanut butter cup sits inside of the bottom part and the back of the box has a hinged lid. I measured the diameter and the height of the peanut butter cup to determine the dimensions of the box. Then I added a little more to accommodate the fold lines.

Below are the measurements and supply list to recreate this fa-boo-lous Halloween treat box. If you need supplies to recreate this treat box, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

• Box Base: 8-7/8" x 5"; scored on the short side at 1-1/8" & 3-7/8" and scored on the long side at 1-1/8", 3-7/8", 5", & 7-3/4" (see template below for cutting and scoring guide) (Pumpkin Pie Cardstock)
• Side Panels (cut 4): 1" x 2-5/8" (Black and White Designs Designer Series Paper)
• Top Panel #1: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (Black and White Designs Designer Series Paper)
• Top Panel #2: 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Greeting: 1-3/4" x 2" (Pumpkin Pie Cardstock) - then trim with paper snips to fit the greeting

Supply List

Stamps
#159850 Scary Cute Stamp Set

Paper
#105117 Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
#159276 Basic White Cardstock
#159861 Black and White Designs Designer Series Paper

Ink
#132708 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad

Embellishments
#104430 Dimensionals
#141897 Clear Wink of Stella

Tools
#122334 Simply Scoring Scoring Tool
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner
#118487 Clear Block A
#118490 Clear Block H


I created a template showing the cutting and scoring lines for this Halloween treat box. The red lines indicate the cut lines. The blue dashed lines indicate the scoring lines. Be sure to angle cut or notch the side tabs as indicated, so that the box closes smoothly and neatly.

I hope you enjoyed today's Scary Cute peanut butter cup treat holder box. If you need supplies to make this Halloween treat box, please, shop my online store HERE.

If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

4-in-1 Aromatherapy Inhaler Gift Box

Happy International Essential Oil Day! This international day for essential oils was started in 2018 by Jared Turner the then COO of an essential oil company to celebrate the founder's birthday.

Today I am sharing an aromatherapy inhaler gift box. I love to make different aromatherapy blends for myself, my family, and my friends. I store my most frequently used blends in 15 ml stock bottles. I also add my blends to aromatherapy inhalers, glass and metal roller ball bottles, and to my lip balms and lotions. 

 
So when my mom asked me to make one of her friends an aromatherapy inhaler, I jumped at the chance to make a new blend for her friend. This is her friend's first time using an aromatherapy inhaler. The shape of the aromatherapy inhaler is a little unusual if you have never seen it before, so I created a little gift box for it.

Not only is the gift box a cute way to give an aromatherapy inhaler, but the box also protects the aromatherapy inhaler from dust and dirt.

 
An aromatherapy inhaler is a small tube with holes on the end. Essential oils are applied to a cotton wick and inserted into one end of the tube. Then a cap is placed on the end of the tube to hold the cotton wick inside. Next, a cover is added to the tube to protect it from getting dirty.

To use it, remove the cover and inhale slowly from the end with the holes with one nostril and then repeat on the other nostril. The inhaler comes very close to your nose, so once you use an aromatherapy inhaler that becomes your personal aromatherapy inhaler. 

 

Aromatherapy inhalers can be plastic, metal, or glass. For today's project, I am using a plastic aromatherapy inhaler. All of the gift box's measurements are based on a plastic aromatherapy inhaler.

Measurements

• Gift Box Base: 4-1/2" x 5-1/2"; scored at 1", 2", 3", & 4" on the 4-1/2" side and at 1/2", 1-1/2", 4-1/2" on the 5-1/2" side (Soft Sea Foam Cardstock)
• DSP Mats (cut 4): 7/8" x 2-7/8" (Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Greeting Tag: 1" x 3" (Soft Sea Foam Cardstock)

Supplies

•  #159133 Simply Fabulous Stamp Set
• #146988 Soft Sea Foam Cardstock
• #158822 Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper (DSP)
• #147099 Gorgeous Grape Ink Pad
• #151326 1/4" Basic White Crinkled Ribbon
• #110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• #102300 Bone Folder
• #103579 Paper Snips
• #130148 Grid Paper
• #152392 Paper Trimmer
• #149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
• #118489 Clear Block G
• #154330 Potted Succulent Dies

Although aromatherapy inhalers can last a long time, they can lose their scent over time. When the cotton wick needs a refresh, carefully remove the cap, take out the wick, and add more essential oils to the wick. Then put the wick back inside tube and replace the cap. You can also use a new wick instead of refreshing the old one.

 
Aromatherapy inhalers can be refreshed using single essential oils or a blend of essential oils. You can swirl the wick in a small bowl with essential oils or drop the essential oil(s) from a bottle directly onto the wick. Making a small 15 ml stock bottle of the inhaler blend would also make a nice pairing with the aromatherapy inhaler.

 

 
Once I made the inhaler gift box, I realized the shape of the box could easily be changed to fit a 15 ml stock bottle, a roller ball bottle, and a lip balm tube! I modified the height and the width of the original inhaler box to make boxes for each of the other 3 containers, making 4 boxes from 1 one box shape.

 

Below is a video showing how to make the aromatherapy inhaler box or watch it on YouTube HERE.

 

Have you made an aromatherapy inhaler before? Leave me a comment below, I would love to hear what your favorite essential oil blends are! If you need supplies to make this 4-in-1 aromatherapy inhaler gift box, please, shop my online store HERE.

If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me. I am happy to help you with your stamping questions!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
Beth

 

P.S. This blog post is for educational purposes only and is in no way intended to be advice or a substitution for advice of any kind - medical or otherwise. This blog post makes no claims of any kind - medical or otherwise. This blog post is anecdotal and educational only.

Snowman Season Ghirardelli Treat Box

I am having so much fun creating with the Snowman Season Stamp Set and Snowman Builder Punch Bundle! Today I am sharing a Ghirardelli Caramel filled Chocolate Snowman Treat Box. I saw these chocolates at the register in my grocery store and could not resist!

This treat box holds two delicious chocolate treats that you can give to loved ones and community members this winter season. I am giving this to one of the receptionists at my doctor's office. They are amazing! I like to show my appreciation with treat holders and little gifts.

The snowman stamp is too cute! The felt hat is beyond adorable! I recommend using liquid glue for the hats. Be generous but not so generous that the glue begins to seep through the felt onto the front of the hat.

Once you place your felt hat on your project, leave it be for a few minutes. It is so tempting to start messing with it and moving it around. Place it on your project, press it down once, and then leave it to dry for at least 5 minutes. It may take a bit longer to fully dry, but it should be more secure to your project after 5 minutes.

Here is a view of the treat box from the side. The box is big enough to hold two of these chocolates, but it can also hold snack sized candy bars, jelly beans, and jewelry. 

On the back of the treat box, I punched a half of a 1/2" circle, so that the box was easy to open and gives a more finished look. This step is nice, but not as necessary on a box this size.

I hope you give this treat box a try! Who will you give your Snowman Season treat box to? I would love to see what you create! Post a photo of your treat box on my Facebook page!

You can find the measurements and a supply list for this project at the end of the post. I hope you enjoyed this project! Please leave a comment below (click on the pencil icon)! I would love to hear from you!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

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Snowman Season Ghirardelli Treat Box Supply List
Stamps	#152337 Snowman Season Bundle #150458 Snowman Season (Photopolymer)
Paper	#115318 Soft Suede Cardstock #100730 Whisper White Cardstock #131297 Coastal Cabana Cardstock #150393 Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink	#147138 Blueberry Bushel Ink Pad #144577 Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blend
Embellishments	#150425 Let It Snow Embellishment Kit #144220 Rhinestones
Tools	#152392 Stampin’ Trimmer #102300 Bone Folder #126200 Stampin’ Scrub #102394 Stampin’ Mist #110755 Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue #103579 Paper Snips Corresponding Clear Acrylic Blocks Die Cutting Machine #145372 Stitched Shapes Dies #122334 Simply Scored Scoring Tool #150643 Snowman Builder Punch #119869 1/2" Circle Punch #138995 Tear & Tape Adhesive

Snowman Season Ghirardelli Treat Box Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Treat Box Base	Coastal Cabana Cardstock	3-3/4” x 9”; scored on the long side at 1/2", 1-1/2”, 4-3/4”, & 5-3/4” and on the short side at 1” and 2-3/4”
Front Mats (cut 2)	Let It Snow Specialty DSP	1-5/8” x 3-1/8”
Long Side Mats (cut 2)	Let It Snow Specialty DSP	7/8” x 3-1/8”
Top Flap Mat	Let It Snow Specialty DSP	1-5/8” x 7/8”
Stitched Circle	Coastal Cabana Cardstock	3” x 3”
Snowman	Whisper White Cardstock	3” x 3” (use a longer scrap, so it is easier to hold while punching out the snowman)
Snowman Arms	Soft Suede Cardstock	2” x 3” (use a longer scrap, so it is easier to hold while punching out the arms)