Valentine's Day Treat Box

Designed for Glue Dots ® and published on their blog.

What will you tuck into this valentine box? A sweet treat? A special coupon? A bit of spending money? Make a small treat extra special with this lovely treat box!

Made by: Dawn Mercedes Barrett
Time: 45 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Size: 3 x 3 x 1 inch

Here's what you need:

• Permanent Glue Dots®
• DCWV Glitter Neutral Cardstock stack
• Echo Park: Love Story 6x6 paper pad
• Other card stock as needed
• Colored dye ink
• Embellishments as desired:
  • Paper Flowers from Eyelet Outlet,
  • Swirl bling and bling hearts from Eyelet Outlet
  • Washi tape from Eyelet Outlet
  • Offray microspool ribbon: stitched pink ribbon
  • Pearl brad from Eyelet Outlet
• ScorPal
• Fiskars Paper Trimmer
• Taylored Expressions Stamps: Happy Heart
• Scissors

Here's what you do:

Cut Glitter Neutral card stock to 3 x 12 inches. Use the ScorPal and score at 1”, 4”, 5”, 8”, 9”. Score along each measurement.

Cut a piece of double sided designer paper to 4 7/8” x 4 7/8”. Score at 1”. Turn the paper a quarter turn and score at 1”. Repeat two more times. On one side of the square, use scissors to cut two notches along the score lines. Repeat the cuts on the opposite side of the square at the other 2 score lines.

Apply Permanent Glue Dots to the front side of each flap. Fold in to create a tray. Use a decorate brad to secure small piece of ribbon to the side of the tray.

Apply Permanent Glue Dots to the 1” section of the Glitter Neutral. Fold up and secure so that you have created the outside of the box with an extra flap. 

Slide the tray into the glitter cover. Decorate as desired. Stamp a sentiment and adhere it to the inside of the box using Glue Dots ®. Layer on flowers and bling and jewels for a dazzling look.

Fill this treat box with candy, notes, or coupons!