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DIY Valentine Gift Box. Upcycled Box of Chocolates.

02/07/2015 · Kelly Rowe · 6 Comments

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Sooo, ever have an idea that you weren’t sure about, but then you fell in love?  Well, that’s how this post came into fruition. I’ve seen posts recently about gifting a ‘party in a box.’  So, on a recent trip (of many trips, might I add) to Target, I saw some chocolate boxes on sale 5 for $5.  I wanted to send a little something home to family and I thought my version of a party in a box would be perfect in heart shaped boxes that I could decorate with my own style.  Hmmmm….  after a little ‘trial and error’ I ended up falling in LOVE!  These DIY Valentine Gift Box are not only adorable, but VERSATILE.  And, you know what, I love versatility!  Don’t you?

Sweet DIY Valentine Gift Box. Convert a chocolate box into a great gift box, party in a box or a love note! www.livelaughrowe.com

Supplies:
Chocolate Boxes
Scrapbook Paper
Scissors
Glue Stick
Glue Dots or Double Sided Tape, optional

It all starts with a box of chocolates (I chuckled as I wrote that while saying it in my best Forest Gump voice.  HA!) and assorted scrapbook papers.

Sweet DIY Valentine Gift Box SuppliesNext up, you’re going to trace two hearts onto your paper.  I traced mine onto the opposite side of the paper I was using, to avoid having any ink smears, etc.

DIY Valentine Gift Box. Preparing to make a sweet valentine box upcycling a chocolate box! www.livelaughrowe.comOnce you’ve got traced and cut, you’re going to apply them to both the top and the bottom of your heart shaped chocolate box using a glue stick (be sure it’s permanent).  Yep — just a glue stick, no brushes or mod podge for these cuties!

Sweet DIY Valentine Gift Boxes. Convert a chocolate box into a great gift box, party in a box or a love note! www.livelaughrowe.comOnce you have the paper attached, feel free to add additional embellishments.  I sanded all of the edges of my boxes with a little sand it gadget to add a little wear and tear (aka a vintage feel).

Another fun thing to consider is adding Kraft Paper Tape to the edging of the chocolate box.  I think my family thought I was nuts when I put a roll of this on my Christmas list — well, now, it’s going to a super cute use and I love all things “kraft.”

Add a vintage vibe to DIY Valentine Gift Box with sand paper and kraft paper tape!Want to hear something even better about this little upcycle?  It will take you about 10 minutes.  Wha?  10 minutes?  Yep, that’s it!!  Boom.

I’m sharing two ways I’ll be utilizing my boxes…  ready?

Mini Party in a Box. DIY Valentine Boxes - Live Laugh RoweSweet DIY Valentine Gift Box. Convert a chocolate box into a great gift box, mini party in a box or a love note! www.livelaughrowe.comCollect few fun items.  I used basket filler, balloons, candy, confetti packaged in a small glassine bag and loose jelly beans! Seriously, these are party essentials, right?

Place them all in your now empty chocolate box — placing the bag of confetti on top (not pictured).  Your mini party in a box is ready to go!   To re-seal the boxes, I used some double sided tape and/or glue dots!  Happy gifting.

Sweet DIY Valentine Boxes. Convert a chocolate box into a great gift box, party in a box or a love note! www.livelaughrowe.comReady for option #2?  Yes?  Okay, here we go.  Being that I am on a diet, a box of chocolates would be of no use to me.  I still can’t believe that Whitman’s hasn’t created chocolate boxes with Weight Watchers Candy.  So, I made my own!

Weight Watchers Box of Chocolates. DIY Valentine Boxes - Live Laugh RoweEmbellish a chocolate box and replace the chocolate with a healthier version -- like Weight Watchers candy for the dieters in your life! www.livelaughrowe.comI just swapped out the chocolate for Weight Watchers (WW) candies.  I’m on Weight Watchers — and I know a lot of friends are keeping a close eye on their diets, so these Weight Watchers Box of Chocolates fits the bill.  Mine included one piece of each of the following:  Pecan Crowns, Mint Patties and Coconut.  I’m going to take a couple of boxes to my WW meeting to give to the receptionist and the leader of the meeting I attend.  I think it’s perfect!!  What do you think?

Sweet DIY Valentine Boxes. Convert a chocolate box into a great gift box, party in a box or a love note! www.livelaughrowe.com
Sweet crafts with even sweeter uses? Yes, please!!
Happy Creating these DIY Valentine Gift Boxes!!  xoxo

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Sweet DIY Valentine Gift Box. Convert a chocolate box into a great gift box, party in a box or a love note! www.livelaughrowe.com
Sweet DIY Valentine Gift Box. Convert a chocolate box into a great gift box, party in a box or a love note! www.livelaughrowe.com
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  1. Julie+Blanner says

    02/08/2015 at 2:38 pm

    I just had one of those “why didn’t I think of that” moments? So cute & clever!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      02/08/2015 at 6:54 pm

      Thanks so much! I appreciate it. Enjoy the rest of your evening. HUGS.

  2. Kris says

    02/08/2015 at 7:06 pm

    Love these! What a fabulous idea!! 🙂 …and the WW candies…LOVE! A fun, low-fat and creative Valentine’s Day goody! GREAT JOB KELLY!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      02/14/2015 at 10:51 am

      Thanks so much Kris! Appreciate it. Happy Valentine’s Day! xo.

  3. Lisa says

    02/09/2015 at 6:26 pm

    Wish I would have seen this post earlier this past weekend. A very cute idea. I still might have time to pull this off! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      02/14/2015 at 10:52 am

      Thanks Lisa! If nothing else, you can keep the idea in mind for next year. 😉 Happy Valentine’s Day. xo.

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