I am smiling from ear to ear for today's post….WHY??? These darn boxes make me smile and I am super excited to share with you this fun, meaningful, clever and a way to get into the spirit of the upcoming season!
The Advent Calendar is something for all ages! I have already made up 8 sets of these for my "peeps", my dear Dad and my god-children and I hope that you will see the FUN that I am enjoying! This is a great way to use up scraps!!!
I say a BIG thank you to Stampin Up! for these adorable boxes, they are called the Tiny Treat Boxes and they are the BEST especially since you can make up a whole season of FUN for just $6.95.
A BIGGER thank you to Stampin Up! for this GREAT RIBBON that is in the Clearance Rack for just $3.59 and with one roll – you can tie these simple knots with just ONE ROLL…that is a woot-woot!!!!
The ribbon is called Cherry Cobber 1" Grosgrain. I was soooo happy to find something to offer to you at such a great price! You can get (25) 14" cuts from one roll!
I also used the Cherry Cobbler Bakes Twine to add the "numbers" to the boxes! You can easily use (1) package to complete everything…..the tags and also tying the bags!
The Stamp Set is called 25 Days and wowzers – being a photopolymer Stamp Set, the stamping was super easy! I was very Traditional with my color choices…..Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow!
I did use a variety of our punches to do this project!….they are mainly the Circle Punches in the sizes of 1 1/4", 1 3/8", 1 3/4" and 2"
I will say …"HANDS DOWN"…if Santa needs to bring you something this year…it is the Craft Scissors…they are AMAZING and they make cutting ribbon a breeze! I was really…really debating about them as I know that they are $$$ but they are totally worth it!
This is such a fun and also a gift of love! I know that when I was a child, I adored opening up the little "windows" of an Advent Calendar!
You can easily line the boxes up to look like a tree, but I think that seeing a big batch of beautiful boxes is just plain fun! I found some small bags at a candy store…(100 bags for just $1.89) for the items that you need to "bag"
I really do not have any "little" ones to give these to but I think for the "girls" that I am giving to, I will put them in a beautiful and practical basket that they will use in their dorms/apartments and for the "guys" I am going to put them in some sort of useful storage container!
Here are some ideas that I have come up with to fill…PLEASE put your thinking cap on and get more ideas rolling! If you think of some "keepers" – please share!
- M&M's
- Small post it notes
- nuts…(peanuts, pistachios, cashews)
- stamps
- tiny bottles of nail polish
- MANY things from the Dollar Store
- Love notes of inspiration
- Mini Candy bars
- erasers
- Money
- Peppermint Patties
- Mints
- Gum
- Rolos
- Swedish Fish
- Trail Mix
- GoldFish Crackers
- Animal Crackers
I hope that this has been as much fun for you as it was for me! Please do not wait to order these goodies as it is "While Supplies Last"…especially for the ribbon. Please click here and have fun!
Remember, make your list…check it twice….as you know you will be the "HIT"! So fun, so unique yet so affordable!
Boxes $6.95 + Ribbon $3.59 – Stamp Set $25.95 = A priceless gift
Fun…fun…FUN!!!! Until tomorrow!
p.s. – You know what would be super fun…get a bunch of friends together and maximize the project…share the price of the stamp set and GO TO TOWN! This sounds like a perfect time together!
I love this idea! I may have to steal it!
So nice Susan. They will be so much fun.
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Susan, thank you for all the ideas for what to put in Advent Calendar boxes. Making them is easy, it’s what to put in them that stumps me at times. I have 2 sets of 3 grandchildren so I have to stuff my boxes (I haven’t used the tiny boxes obviously) with goodies for 3. One item I’ve used in the past is hot chocolate packets. I can get 3 of them in the boxes I’ve used and will again this year.
Thank you for your blog – I check in every day. I’m pretty much a clean and simple gal too and have CASE’d many of your ideas.
Have a wonderful Holiday season.
Nancy
Very awesome idea, perfect little size to fit all kind of goodies in there, Thank you for sharing.
Wowzers Susan! I am also doing these treat boxes for a retirement party at work next month. I am filling with kisses for a sweet goodbye!
Love this!!
Love it! I remember going to my grandmother’s during Advent. She always had an Advent calendar going with little gifts on it. It was for guests to take the item of the day. I remember opening something, but I can’t remember what I got.
Thanks for sharing your great project!
Cyberhugs!!
Super cute!
Love it ! How about …lip gloss/chap stick ….Jelly Beans….colorful /cute paper clips …. This will keep me busy thinking of “box stuffers” .
Cute cute !
Cute I have 5 Grands I want to do this for not sure if they will fit but have two Grandsons and thinking maybe some small cars! Also hair clips, socks and stickers for the girls 🙂 I need more ideas for the boys but will keep thinking 🙂
My mom (90)is in assisted living and my dad (94)is in a nursing home. They get to see each other every day! How much fun would this be for them!!! Thank You Susan for the wonderful idea…
Please do! There is so much fun to make and you will be smiling the whole time you make them. Thanks for popping on to my blog and leaving a comment
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Super cute! The 3 rolls of Stampin Up washi tape fit perfectly!!! My daughter loves to decorate with washi tape so that is going in one box for her! Love all the ideas!!!
I made boxes for my son Tate’s class, a ring pop fit great inside as well as a small pack of skittles! Very cute!
Cute I have 5 Grands I want to do this for not sure if they will fit but have two Grandsons and thinking maybe some small cars! Also hair clips, socks and stickers for the girls 🙂 I need more ideas for the boys but will keep thinking 🙂
Thanks for the list – I needed a few different ideas for the charity event. The post-a-notes will be cute and I can stamp (MOTES) on the top one or whatever was in the Paper Pumpkin that held a list. Also the fingernail polish was a good idea. Our dollar store closed but we still have Dollar General they are more expensive. I just didn’t want to put all candy in the boxes. Maybe I can find something else in the office supply section of Walmart too. The boxes sure give us a lot of bang for the buck in my book. Well, $7, I guess! Anyway, I love the ribbon too! Fun idea of putting the boxes for the guys in a metal storage box or tool kit type deal!