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Milk Carton Packaging

September 16, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 17 Comments

I recently picked up a pack of white milk cartons from Riot Art and Crafts. They are made from a thick white card with a gloss finish, and I thought they would be the perfect way to package up some hard to wrap gifts.

As it is never too early to start planning for Christmas, I decorated one in a Christmas theme this morning. The shape of the carton will be perfect for giving cookies, wrapped in a cellophane bag and then popped inside.

I used the Cricut Very Merry Tags to cut the reindeer.

I also made up one with a Ice-Cream Sundae birthday theme using the Cricut Sweet Treats Cartridge.  The cartons would also be great for kids birthday party favours.

I think you will be seeing more milk carton projects over here in the future.

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Comments

  1. suzitee says

    September 16, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    Those milk cartons are awesome…lots of potential for creating! Love how you’ve used your Cricut and Cuttlebug….oh what fun you’ll have at Christmas time!

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  2. our shabby cottage says

    September 16, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    You are so awesome Lisa! Your ideas never cease to amaze me.

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  3. The Patch Craft says

    September 16, 2010 at 10:04 pm

    What a great idea, must put a trip to Riot Art on my list when i’m down at the shops.

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  4. Margaret says

    September 16, 2010 at 11:57 pm

    The cartons have come up well, a little bit of imagination goes a long way. Years ago I covered washed milk cartons in contact andused them for potting cuttings in to and using as gifts. So many ways to recycle also.

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  5. Simone de Klerk says

    September 17, 2010 at 12:39 am

    How I would love to receive cookies in a carton like that!
    Beautiful decoration.

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  6. Crystal Velvet says

    September 17, 2010 at 1:32 am

    I Have featured your christmas carton on http://www.christmascreative.blogspot.com

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  7. Lisar says

    September 17, 2010 at 2:14 am

    Lisa, you are so inspiring…I can see myself taking a little trip to Riot to get some of these…you have decorated them beautifully….have a great weekend

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  8. Handmade in Israel says

    September 17, 2010 at 3:04 am

    Wow! These are great. Truthfully, I think the box is a gift in itself 🙂

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  9. Stephanie says

    September 17, 2010 at 3:49 am

    Clever and fun. I never knew you could buy empty milk cartons.

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  10. Terriaw says

    September 17, 2010 at 5:46 am

    What fun projects! I can just imagine how excited the recipient of these gifts would be. Those cricuts sure are cool, making quite a statement!

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  11. Celestial Charms says

    September 17, 2010 at 6:25 am

    What a splendid idea. No more crushed cookies as a gift! Your Cricut is sure coming in handy.
    Maureen

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  12. notyet100 says

    September 17, 2010 at 9:11 am

    both look so cool..

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  13. Erin says

    September 17, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    This is so darn cool. I love how you decorated them. I need to get me some white milk cartons right away!!!

    http://www.makignmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com

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  14. GardenofDaisies says

    September 18, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    Really cute idea! I love the way you have decorated them!

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  15. Leonie says

    September 25, 2010 at 2:27 am

    Great idea!!

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  16. Vivi says

    October 22, 2010 at 11:39 am

    I love milk cartons !! And your’s are fabulous !

    good job =)

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  17. Packaging design says

    April 26, 2011 at 3:35 am

    Most of these are more beautiful than practical. Great site – you have wonderful design and packaging ideas here. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

    Reply

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