Hanging Treat Box

Create one of these and slip over a bottle neck or use as a door hanger.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Turn 5 1/2" x 11" piece of cardstock sideways and score at 4" and 4 1/2".
   

   

2. Step 2

   Turn the cardstock lengthwise and score at 1/2", 1", 4 1/2", and 5".

   

3. Here, the score lines were traced with a marker for visibility. No need to do this at home!

   

4. Step 3

   Cut away sections of cardstock as shown in the photo.

   

5. Step 4

   Cut a slit on both sides as shown so the squares become small tabs.

   

6. Step 5

   Prefold all score lines. It should look like this.

   

7. Step 6

   Round the corners of the long back panel.
   

   

8. Step 7

   Punch a circle so the pouch can be slipped over a bottle. Here a 1 3/8" circle punch was used.
   
   

   

9. Step 8

   Fold to create box and attach tabs to back with Sticky Strip™ or other strong adhesive.
   
   

   

10. Step 9

    Decorate with stamps, cardstock, paper and embellishments of your choice!
    
    

    

11. Step 10

    Hang on a bottle and give it away!

    

Variations

1. Cut the front and back panels shorter. Fill with "drinks on the go" packets and hang on a water bottle.
   
   Make the hole larger and hang over a door knob to surprise a neighbor. Perfect for those Halloween "boo" treats!
   Fill with cocoa, gum, a candy bar, or other treats!
   

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Hanging Treat Box. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!