I decided to create these adorable "sour cream containers"...they are quick - easy - and great way to use up some of my retired designer paper. TIP: my fingers just couldnt get these closed when they had the candy in them...so instead I sealed them up empty and then cut a slash in the top and filled them with M&M's...so much easier...added my little scalloped circle sentiment and it closed the slit perfectly!
These are for my grankids - chocked full of M&M's... and they hold a LOT - kids will enjoy (-:
these are so easy to make - go here for instructions - I just made my cylinder and sealed one end, then sealed the opposite end the opposite way, slit the top and added the candy, and added sentiment and ribbon....sooooo easy!
used GKD's 2009 Stamp set "Signed with Love" and punches from SU.
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then for my assistant at work I made this larger gift box - filled with gold wrapped snickers!
used the Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities Labels 4 and regular size Labels 4, cardstock is all from GKD along with GKD's designer paper, Stamp set is GKD's 2009 "Very Merry Christmas" by Theresa Momber. I took side pics so you could see that I made a small box and adhered the two side panels...bells are colored with Copics Y21, 26, 28, YG63,67 and Gold Smooch, ink is Memento Black and Delicata Golden Glitz....easy QUICK and different!
i should have decorated the sides....
that's it for me!!!
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then for my assistant at work I made this larger gift box - filled with gold wrapped snickers!
used the Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities Labels 4 and regular size Labels 4, cardstock is all from GKD along with GKD's designer paper, Stamp set is GKD's 2009 "Very Merry Christmas" by Theresa Momber. I took side pics so you could see that I made a small box and adhered the two side panels...bells are colored with Copics Y21, 26, 28, YG63,67 and Gold Smooch, ink is Memento Black and Delicata Golden Glitz....easy QUICK and different!
Make sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning (December 13), we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs and that person will receive a huge grab bag of fabulous Gina K. Designs Stamps!
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hope you've been inspired!
hugs,
entered assistant's gift box in challenge at Joan's Gardens
119 comments:
Linda- both ideas are terrific! I had trouble with m&m's in sour cream containers a couple of years back. Never thought of your idea. I ended up, putting them in little ziplocs first, to prevent them from spilling out. I did eat all of the ones that spilled out, when I started! Hahahaha
Linda, the sour cream containers are so different. (how much is "a lot"? Did you eat some of those M&M's?) I love them. And the grand Snicker is a great design. TFS.
Beautiful treat box...who wouldn't be thrilled to receive this!?!?! Thanks for the info on the sour cream holder..haven't made those in years~ always a cute treat idea...Meryy Christmas...Kim
Both of your projects are beautiful Linda! I love how you decided to fill those sour cream containers. You are a smarty pants! Your assistant is going to love, love her box and her golden snickers too!
Adorable little sour cream containers - those would make great stocking stuffers! And I love that elegant box - your assistant will be thrilled!
I've never seen sour cream containers before. It's so great when I see something new. Thanks for giving the site addy for the tutorial. I'll check it out.
Pretty box for your assistant! The bells are gorgeous! I like how you have added the name to the sour cream containers with a little banner.
The Hallelujah box is awesome!
These are darling! I love the sour cream containers, and have used them in a similar way. Your filling idea is superb!
Linda both of your treat holders are fabulous!!! I have always loved sour cream containers as they are so fun to make and receive. And wow you assistant is going to love that beautiful treat box.
Hugs ;)
Linda, your 'sour cream' containers are darling! little ones will get a kick out of them. Love the paper you chose to use.. works perfectly. And your co-workers treat....stunning.
BrendaLea A. - Purple Lady
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Those little m&m containers are too cute! What great stocking stuffers they would be! Thank you for the inspiration!!
Way cute and does look quite easy, thanks to your great video. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Wow! A two-fer! How clever you are!
These are so cute Linda. I love them both. :)
Can I be your assistant too??? Pleasssssssssse! Great new ways to give out special treats. Thanks for sharing.
What a great idea for getting red and the rest of the m&m gang in their container. Your assistant is one lucky lady.
Yes, I was inspired ...nice job on these 2 designs...I need something to put a little bit of candy caramels I just finished making, so will definitely try these! Thanks
Both gift ideas are really neat. I love the idea of putting M&Ms in those sour cream containers...and I love Snickers--yummy!
I like it like this. Very elegant.
Hi Linda, these are fabulous gift holders!! They are so beautifully decorated, such a treat! Love these!!
Ahhh, haven't made sour cream container in forever and love how yours turned out! The box is over the top adorable!!!
Sour cream containers are always nice and easy to make. Thans for sharing.
Both of these are lovely - great colour choices!
Both items are great - lovely to look at along with being useful!
Wow - love both of your creations! Awesome inspiration - thanks so much for sharing!
Both of your treat holders are fabulous. What great inspiration. I love the red & white of the first ones and the second one is so elegant looking. TFS.
I love both ideas! The sour cream holders are soooo easy to mass produce with stunning results! I like how you repurposed your sentiment to close your container!
Both of your gift treats turned out really nice...tfs
Merry Christmas
zullu26@aol.com
Two wonderful ideas. My grandchildren LOVE M & Ms. This would work for them. Love all the uses of the Nestabilities.
I've never seen anything like those sour cream containers. They're perfect. Both ideas are awesome. Joyce T.
I'll have to check out that tute, thanks! Both projects are great. If you feel the need to decorate the sides of the 2nd project, maybe you could just wrap some ribbon around it? TFS!!!
Great gift holders, especially the ones for the grandkids.
Very nice and cute!
Great gift idea
Thanks for being an encouragement to those of us who are "beginners". Love the treat holders for the grandkids.
Those wonky containers are grand, great idea for seed gifts in the spring, maybe sunflowers.
Thanks for sharing !
What a beautiful box. Just right for a little something. Thank you so much for sharing.
Cute box giving us a lot of great things to enjoy and I appreciate it.
Fun projects love the fun papers you used to for the small packages.
Great gift ideas. Love the coloring on the gift card box.
These are both stunning!
Both great ideas! Beautiful work on the lid for the gift box - it is gorgeous!
Love them both but I think I will make some of the sour cream containers for the little grandkids stockings! Thanks for the idea
What a lovely box. A special gift for that certain someone. I will definitely have to watch the tutorial as those would make great baby shower favors!!!
Lucky grandchildren ... these are so cute! I LOVE your gift box! I'm thinking this is a CASE ... thanks for the inspiration!
I am so making those sour cream containers!!!
What GREAT ideas! Lovin' the M&M containers. Thanks for the heads up, I know my grandkids will love them too, so I'm off to find out how to make them.
Hugs
Judi
that is a clever container
the sour cream containers are perfect for place cards and/or stocking stuffers.
Love both projects, Linda! Those little sour cream containers are so cute and I love the elegance of your gift box.
Ooh I love sour cream containers. They are so easy to make and always look so cute. The box you made is gorgeous!
Awsome idea Linda!
More great ideas. Love the sour cream containers and will be making some for stocking stuffers.
Cheers,
Robyn
Great ideas....and the sour cream containers are great as table favors.
I have made the sour cream containers before, but I really like the box. No need to decorate the sides. No one will look at them when there is such a beautiful image on the front. Well done.
the sour cream container is a great idea!! especially for my daughter's class parties and whatnot! fantastic! TFS!
Great idea and so different!
Cute projects! You have a wonderful Christmas Miss Linda!
Loved both ideas Linda. Thanks for sharing.
The first ones are cute and fun, the second one is very elegant. Both ideas are great!
Great projects. I love the sour cream container idea for M&Ms. Your box turned out gorgeous.
Wow! These are great. I love red and white together, so simple yet very powerful. Very nicely done.
Very cute ideas! I wish I was as creative as you!
Fabulous! Very nice.
Very nice. I liked the variation. Suzyque
Very cute ideas.
my granddaughter will be making her first holy communion next year and this "sour cream container" design would be a perfect favor for the guests. You girls are so talented. Happy holidays
Beautiful box by your assistant but I just LOVE! your little treat containers. They would make such cute ornaments if they are the size I think they are. Way to go Linda!
Like this
this is so cute.
Definitely inspired! Love the little box
Buuuuutiful! love all your projects
What a great idea ,Thank you for sharing your techniques.
Two cute projects. I almost forgot about the sour cream container. Love it.
Both projects are beautiful and unique! ;)
Love your ideas. Thanks for sharing
Both are cute & good ideas. I like the choice of size. Decorated great!
Love both of your ideas for containers. Thanks for sharing.
Thank You for sharing you ideas and talent.
These are wonderful. I love to do the sour cream containers, so easy and fun.
Great treat packages - I have never tried
the sour cream packages, they look cool!!!
These are so cute and useful little goodies, but your box is b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!!! You didn't need to do the sides, the front will knock them out! Love, Love, Love!!
Two brilliant projects, love them both :-)
These are great holders too, especially the
M&M's my favorite. Take care, and thanks for
sharing.
Love the tip about adding the candy. What a great stocking stuffer!
Really like the sour cream containers for kids, they'd get to the candy in the box too easily.
Thanks for sharing.
What beautiful projects!!!!
You are so talented, just love it and how you put the m&m's great
Ruth
Love the big candy box!
What a great idea-the sour cream containers are clever.
Dear Linda,
This is my first time to your site <3 Your sour cream tubes are witty and cute (at first I thought, what? sour cream gifts? until I finished the sentence :) And the card, oh, is just spectacular. Delicata golden glitz...another add on to my shopping list!
Both candy containers are great, Linda!
Linda, love both your ideas!! Glad to hear I'm not the only one that can be all thumbs. Good cover up for the slit!!!
Fabulous treat boxes! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com
Wonderful packaging.
How cool are those! Fantastic idea for the slit and adding the M&Ms after.
Hi!,
My,Oh My, those packages are too beautiful to open!
Thanks for a chance to in!
Cariños,
María Alba Negrón
San Juan, Puerto Rico
perfectasimperfecciones@gmail.com
Great projects.
yummy fun way to give candy / just love box, gorgeous colors
WOW!!! These are SUPER fun!! Lovely box, too!
Great ideas, thank you for sharing!
Cute cute cute
The sour cream containers are so fun to make! I love your box for the snickers, too!
Great containers. I made some sour cream containers for the people at work. TFS!!
Thank you for sharing that!! Sour cream containers are always a big hit!
How did you ever come up with the sour cream idea...fascinating! Also, love the bag idea as well...quick question, do the grand nestabilities fit in the cuttlebug?
Great project. It might work as little ornaments on my tabletop tree. Great treat for the kids after dinner.
Nancy Nguyen from Katy, Texas
I adore your fantastic ideas for gift giving containers. Really amazing.
I adore your fantastic ideas for gift giving containers. Really amazing.
I've been looking for one more idea on how to package a little gift for my college roommate - a sour cream container is PERFECT!
I like both of these! I may have to make some of the small ones for my nieces and nephews as stocking stuffers. The gift box would be perfect for my sisters and their co-workers! I like that these can be used for any occasion - just change the paper/embellishments!
I've got to try those "sour cream containers"...they look so fun and easy. Loved the elegant gift box as well...very versatile.
I love those little sour cream containers. I have to try make these. TFS!
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Cute idea. It would work for almost any occasion.
Both ideas are great. I love to recycle used containers. Thanks for sharing.
I love that elegant bell gift box for your assistant (Yum! That's one of my fav candies inside!) The tip about the sour cream containers is genius! I'll remember to try that next time! xoxoxo
I love those sweet 'sour cream' containers they're so cute you hate to open them! The other container with the jingle bells was just gorgeous!
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