Long ago a younger version of me new to stamping learned that Hershey Nuggets were made for crafting. They're the perfect size for a box, they're a yummy treat, and you can use DSP or 1" x 3" address labels to wrap them. I was smitten and made many projects featuring Hershey Nuggets. Fast forward a few years to today where I custom make boxes for nearly anything. It occurred to me one day that it had been years since I made a Hershey Nugget box-WHY? So off I trotted to the store to pick some up. On the way home I stopped at a large craft store and found a package of 24 Christmas pencils for only $5-how could I possibly pass that up. Then on the drive home I brainstormed how to combine the beloved Hershey Nuggets with these super cute pencils......this box was born. It's adorable. It's a fun (and affordable!) treat. Plus you can modify this box year round. Got some Halloween pencils and DSP-yes! What about Valentine's-you got it! Hershey Nuggets and fun pencils are sold year round. Save this box in your repertoire and come back to it when you need it.
Today we're making a Christmas one. I'm using the Wishing You Joy Stamp Set and the Branching Out Dies. Let's talk a little about the Branching Out Dies. I bought the dies-like many of you I'm sure because the labels in that die set are perfection. However I am challenging myself to use the extra dies to get the most from that die set. The pinecone and branch-ADORABLE! Why did I ever doubt them!?! They're the perfect mini accent to my box.
The box has a tab that holds the pencil. The box itself holds three Hershey Nuggets. I'm using the Peaceful Garden DSP because it was a nice neutral-ish color pallet that coordinated with most of the pencils. To make the holes for my pencil I used a 1/2" circle punch, if you don't have one look through your punches or dies, you might have something that will work. I did use a glue dot on the top of my pencil to hold it in place. A smaller circle punch, maybe 3/8", might eliminate the glue dot.
As I mentioned above you can wrap the chocolates in DSP-1" x 3" works perfectly. If you don't want to use DSP you can stamp a sheet of 1" x 3" address labels (there's 30 per sheet on that!) and make custom wrappers, I've done that as well in the past. It's super easy, super fast, super cute!
Measurements
Cloud Cover
5 3/4" x 4 3/4"
On the long side score at 1/2", 1 1/8", 2 5/8" and 3 1/4"
On the short side score at 1/2", 1 1/8" and 4 1/8"
3/4" x 3 1/4"
On the long side score at 1/2" each side
DSP
2 7/8" x 7/8"
2 7/8" x 1/2" two pieces
2 7/8" x 1 3/8"
1" x 3" three pieces
3/4" x 3 1/4"
Pecan Pie and Shaded Spruce
Pieces to die cut from Branching Out Dies
Basic White
Circle die cut from Stylish Shapes Dies
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