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Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day treats and crafts? The past few days have been “green” around here. First I shared my Thin Mint Fudge Brownies and today I have some cute green St. Patrick’s Day Boxes that you can fill with chocolate gold for your kids or their teachers.
This month I pulled out all my die cuts from Lifestyle Crafts with the intention of making my kids a cute treat container just for them. Now don’t get me wrong, every recipe I make, they eat. But sometimes that recipe is just a crazy creation that I have come up with, or it is something that we need to take to a get together. I wanted to make them a special treat that would surprise them when they come home from school.
St. Patrick’s day is always so bright and colorful with the green, pots of gold, and rainbows, so I knew that I wanted to incorporate those elements into the boxes.
For these boxes I used the popcorn box die cut. After I folded and taped the box together, I added strips of green polkadot washi tape to the sides. Just last week I had stopped at JoAnn’s and found some cute rubber stamps with rainbows and pots on them. This cute little saying was just what my boxes needed. For the handles I cut three 1″x11″ strips from the leftover green paper. I taped it down on the inside near the bottom of the box.
Filling these St. Patrick’s Day boxes wasn’t very hard. There are only a few candies in gold wrappers. The Dollar Store near us usually has the gold covered chocolate coins, but they were all out. It is actually a good thing because all three of my kids love Rolo candies. They are the perfect gold nuggets for this box. I used some leftover green Easter grass to fill the bottom of the box and then topped each one with about 15 Rolos.
I knew that I wanted some sort of rainbow to attach to the handles. Originally I had thought about using rainbow ribbon, but then I saw these Airhead Rainbow Extremes and knew my kids would love them. I would recommend using a rainbow ribbon if you are going to make these and give them away. These weren’t leaving my house or traveling, so I didn’t attach the candy strips. I just placed the strips right on top of the paper handles.
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This week Lifestyle Crafts is having a 40% off sale on all their templates. Plus, if you use the code BRUCREW, you will receive an additional 20% off those low prices.
Now I just need to find a good hiding place, so my kids don’t see their special St. Patty’s Day surprise early!
Shared with: The 36th Ave, I’m Lovin It, Free For All,
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
These are so cute!
Those are too cute! I love the rainbow handles
If only I had kids to make these for…
Melissa Belanger recently posted..The Pinterest Challenge
That rainbow candy handle is just too cool! I’d definitely be eating that one first
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations recently posted..Literally Rocky Road Bars
Those are SO cute, Jocelyn! I love the handle and stamp. I need to check my local Jo-Anns to see if they have any left.
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cute? colorful? SOLD!
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I can not get over how cute these are! i have seen lots of variations to something like this but this takes first prize! Love it!
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Love, love, love! What a fun craft for St. Paddy’s!
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this idea! You know me…I have a secret soft spot for St. Patty’s Day! I just might actually have to copy this idea…well…at least as best as this “crafty” person can do. LOL
Cute, cute, cute and so creative! I wish I had the ability to whip up crafts! I DO have the ability to eat whatever is inside the craft!
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These are as usual, adorable!
Totally ridiculously cute! Pinning
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These are adorable Jocelyn!
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SO cute! Wish I had these when I was in school or I had kids to send to school with!
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You’re so creative & fun!! This is awesome!! I love it!
Is it weird that I sort of wish I had kids so that I could then have an excuse to make these for their teachers?? heehee they’re just so cute and happy and colorful!
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what lucky kids to get to come home to such an adorable treat! i love these, so creative!
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Awww, these are just too stinking cute!
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These are so fun! Love the rainbow handle!
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So dang cute!
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Let be said that those rainbow sour strips are like my most favorite convenience store splurge EVER. Also– these are super cute.
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Very cute!!!
This is so adorable! The candy strap just sets this apart. Pinned!
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What a totally cute and unique idea Jocelyn! I love it
Thanks for linking up this week! I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2013/st-patricks-day-handmade-party-ideas/
Have a fabulous rest of the weekend.
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