……you never know what you’re going to get.” Forrest Gump in “Forrest Gump” (1994)
This is so very true and the one thing better than a box of chocolates, is chocolates that have been beautifully packaged. Using small squares of double sided scrap booking paper (5 x 5 inches), you can quickly create these little chocolate boxes – perfect for an individual treat.
I have made mine out of some Martha Stewart scrap booking paper that I purchased from Spotlight. They are going to be used at our next dinner party – simple and elegant!
I had some Christmas paper in my stash, and the boxes are the perfect size to hold a chocolate coin.
Here is a template if you would like to make your own. Each square represents one inch. Simply draft the template onto cardstock, and use it as a template to draw the shape onto 5 x 5 inch squares of paper. Fold each flap inwards and overlap them to form a little box.
Thanks to my husband for this idea. He recently returned from a business trip with a sample box that the hotel had left on his pillow (minus the chocolate mint unfortunately!!).
Edited Update 07/2012 – Check out this post for the downloadable template
Posted by Lisa
Thimbleanna says
Thanks for the template Lisa — that’s an adorable little box!
sandra says
thanks for that Lisa, I will certainly use it!!
Liesl (Hoppo Bumpo) says
Lisa, you come up with the best things – I love this!
(Just quietly, I would have been a bit sad that the mint was missing from the box)
Jenni says
That’s brilliant!thanks for sharing
clare's craftroom says
Oh that is gorgeous ! Yes I will certainly use that , thankyou !
Jos says
Thanks for sharing!
Catherine says
I love those boxes, really sweet Lisa and perfect for chocolates, they would be great for weddings too. There is a great site that has heaps of these ideas it’s called Spiltcoast Stampers and look under resources you’ll find heaps of boxes and things to make.:)
Melanie Gray Augustin says
They are really sweet! Thanks for the template – I’ll be making some of those 🙂
Sew Useful Designs says
What a beautiful idea Lisa! I might take this idea for my wedding table! Simple and elegant!
Thank you for your inspiration sweetheart – you bestow it in abundance!
{{{{hugs}}}}
Vikki xoxo
Christy says
Oh that’s just lovely for party favor packaging!Thank you for your fab idea!
natalie says
fantstic idea for xmas with peoples names on them they could become place setters too.
Jodie says
so simple and yet so elegant.
What a good hubby to notice and bring it home for you.
silverpebble says
Oh! Simple and STUNNING. I love the photo of them all together
Gina says
Thanks for sharing the template – lovely idea.
Angel.Pearls says
So cute boxes -thanks for the tmplate!//Eva
Stephanie says
I’m trying to think if I’ve ever stayed in a hotel that left a chocolate on my pillow. Thanks for sharing. You’re always so generous with your ideas.
texmorg says
But where did the mint go? Years ago the Burswood used to do that it was one of the things that set them apart from the others, sadly they dont do it anymore.
They would be good for Caitlin to give to all her fellow year 12 leavers better than a Candy cane.
Linda
goldenbird says
Thanks for the template for the box. It does look very elegant.
Simone de Klerk says
Actually so simple, but so well figures out! You have a great way in doing this, Lisa! Thanks for sharing one of your wonderful ideas again (O:
Cindy from Chippewa Creek says
What an elegant little box! and that’s just a start, so many things can be done with this one template!! Thank you!! and tell Hubby thank you, too! So wonderful to hear that he feeds your imagination 🙂
Cybele's patch says
That’s wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this. You are so clever!
Renee says
I love it Lisa you guys are so amazing.
xoxo
Terriaw says
This is fabulous! Such a great idea for a table setting. I am going to use this for every occasion, even if it’s just the two of us. Thanks for the template!
Noelia says
You know, it looks fantastic for xmass little presents or at parties, fill the boxes with candy etc, i will keep it in mind for the future!
And omg the button heart in last post, im in love with it!!!!!!!
I cant wait for holidays to start crafting again, im consifering an Etsy shop, but we have troubles getting paid with paypal, we will see, probably it worths to take a risk dont u think? 🙂
Dogwood says
I love it. Thanks! I am going to make some for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Nicole-Lynn says
What a fun little project. I love the paper you used (with the turqouise). Thanks!
Kelly O. says
that’s neat! thank you for the template!
Carrie says
I love it! Thanks for the pattern. I think I’ll suprise my little one with a tiny toy inside one at breakfast.
mamas kram says
Beatiful! I love Boxes. Thanks for sharing the template!
Karin says
That’s a very cute box, Lisa. I can imagine they would be lovely as an after dinner treat, or as a little present on a pillow of a guest.
Linda says
Fantastic! Thank you! With a little stamped number these would be great for Advent calendar treats too.
driftwood says
what a fantastic box xxxoxo
LissyLou says
oo thanks for that, how lovely!
LizzieJane says
What a wonderful little gift to give to your guests. So simple but elegant.
x
Katherine says
Clever and beautful! Thanks for a great idea (and the template). ;o)
Leanne says
So my kind of chocolate box. If it holds only one chocolate that’s a good thing. I have no will power when it comes to such things.
Sandrine says
What great little boxes, thanks for sharing it with us;)
Knit Sew City Girl says
Your husband is such a star. The chocolate boxes are great. Thank your for the template, I may use the boxes to store some of my homemade chocolates and truffles as gifts.
By the way, Forest Gump is one of my favourite movies. I love Tom Hanks.
Tracy says
How easy is that?! What a pretty and sweet idea…Thank you, Lisa for always turning us on to a good thing! ;o) Happy Day ((HUGS))
Cascade Lily says
What a good idea, though I would have liked to have found the choc still inside!
Shannon says
Thank you – this came just in time! I have been looking for a fun way to package a couple of candies for some friends for halloween. I am going to use orange paper and put little faces on the boxes – presto! Pumpkins! 🙂 thanks for the inspiration.
Handmade in Israel says
Thanks! This is very cute. You’ve both been very busy the last few days. I need to catch up…
Caley says
So lovely. I was thinking about adapting this to a Halloween project with orange and black cardstock. Mentioned your craft is blog post here:
http://www.favecraftsblog.com/small-and-simple-things/
Thanks for the template!! =D
vaxcel says
Thanks for the brilliant idea!
Dragonfly says
They are so lovely. Thanks for the pattern, I will try them for Christmas.
Katharina says
Hi again.
I just copied your pattern. And it’s working. This is such a good idea. So easy and you can use up some rests of nice paper.
I just have to add you to my readinglist.
Thank you so much for this post.
Katharina
Selina says
How simple! Good luck in Brisbane…
Tania says
It’s always in the presentation for me – and those little boxes look definitively addictive (almost as much as the choccy bit).
Sandra Mayer says
wow!! i like the suggestion.
thank you
sandra from brazil
Tania McCartney says
You’ve just reminded me of a teensy paper bag a friend gave me in London years ago – I think it was from Harrods and had chocolates inside. I templated it ages ago and must dig it out… I ADORE your beautiful chocolate holder – can’t wait to dig out my paper stash and make some. x
Anonymous says
nice idea
Jackie says
Wow, I love these super cute little boxes, they are just perfect for all sorts of little goodies. Thanks to your hubby for such a brilliant idea!