You may have seen this already when I shared it at 4 You With Love for Marilyn’s blog-o-versary last week. But in case you didn’t get the chance to grab the template – I’ll share it here for you today!
What you will need:
- 8.5″x11″ cardstock or paper
- Scissors
- Template (you can either cut out a master template and trace it, or print this template and cut it out)
- Tape or glue
- Utility knife (optional, just makes cutting slits easier)
- Ribbon closure (optional, just makes it pretty)
- Small treat to go inside
You can save a step by printing it directly on your paper, or you can cut out a master template and trace out however many you need with a light pencil to avoid ink lines.
Once you have your pattern cut, cut slits for the closure. A utility knife will make this job much easier, but if you don’t have one handy – small scissors will also do the job.
Fold the bottom flaps up, and the triangular flaps down.
Then, fold vertically along each section of the box.
When you get to the end tab, add a couple dots of glue, or a piece of tape to the inside of the box.
Now, fold the shorter side flaps inward.
Then, fold the U-shaped tab on top of the side flaps.
Now, insert the tab on the last flap into the slot from the U-shaped tab. You should now have a secure bottom to your pouch.
Add a little treat inside, then loop the triangular flaps over the tabs at the top of your pouch.
Yes, mine is empty. I’ve been very, very good about not buying any Halloween candy yet. ;)
At this point, I decided it needed a little something more, so I used my utility knife to cut two slits in the top tab to run a ribbon through. A hole punch would probably work even better, but I didn’t have one handy. I didn’t include this on the template because it’s not necessary to be functional – it’s just for looks and totally optional. A cute little tag or label would also make a nice touch!
I link up to these great parties! 
Thank you for sharing this template (and tutorial)! I can’t wait to try it.
Woow so cute, thanks it’s perfect for a present :3
Congrulations!
enjoy!
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This is so awesome! Thanks so much for sharing Adrianne:)
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
Pinning this Adrianne! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Such a cute way to wrap a treat! Love it!! Thanks for sharing at Thursday's Temptation. Your link got the most views so I am featuring you on my blog tonight at the link party!
Jill
Congrats, I featured this today on The Fun In Functional! I'm really excited to try making some of these! You can check out the feature and grab a button here: http://practicallyfunctional.net/2012/10/the-fun-in-functional-and-a-guest-post-link-party-19/
What a great little gift box! Love the beautiful bright color too!
Thanks for joining the party at Keep Calm and Link Up!
Barbara at Chase the Star
http://www.chasethestar.net
Wow, those are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing the template, I love it. Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
So Cute! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!
Holly
Super – duper cute!! I love hand made boxes! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
I love the color you chose for the box. I'm loving orange right now! Thanks for the free template. I'm pinning. :-)
This is just adorable! I'm going to see if I can't import the graphic into my Silhouette software and just cut it straight from there. Can't wait to leave one of these somewhere for someone to find it. What a treat! Thanks so much for sharing!
Debbie
Great project! Especially for the Holidays! I can see useing these for Halloween treat boxes, Thanksgiving Kid treat boxes, and of course, Yule treats and ornaments…..oh my! Thanks for this great gift! I'm off to try it! :)
I'm so excited that you posted this! I've been needing a good template for creating my own paper craft containers. This is so versatile! So nice of you to share.
-Amberly!
How cute! Great for Halloween treats!
This is an adorable treat box! Thanks for sharing. I've been linking up to your “Happy Hour Fridays” for a few months now and have been inspired to start my own link party. I would love if you would share these treat boxes (and some of your other projects) over at my link party going on right now:
http://sewingbarefoot.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-weekly-creative-1.html.
Thanks and have a nice day!
Shannon
What a great little homemade gift box :) would add a lovely finishing touch to a present :)
http://Www.jbseatsandtreats.blogspot.co.UK