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Turn a chocolate bar into a thoughtful party favour with a handmade cardstock box. This project uses simple scoring, patterned paper and a small tag to make an everyday treat feel special.
Materials
- Sturdy cardstock, patterned paper and adhesive
- Paper trimmer, scoring board and corner rounder
- Twine, a small gift tag and optional embellishments
- One wrapped Kit Kat Chunky bar
Cut and score the box
Cut the cardstock to 7 × 5.25 inches. Along the 7-inch side, score at 1 and 6 inches. Along the shorter side, score at 1, 2.25, 3.25 and 4.5 inches. Fold along each score line to establish the shape.
Cut the end sections into folding tabs and trim any excess from the closing flap. Round the exposed flap corners, then dry-fit the box around the wrapped chocolate before applying adhesive. Chocolate packaging can vary, so check the fit first.
Assemble and decorate
Glue the side tabs into place. Add a 4.75 × 1-inch strip of patterned paper across the top. Make a tag from a coordinating paper scrap, layer it onto a slightly larger piece of cardstock, and finish with a greeting or small punched shape.
Wrap twine around the finished box and attach the tag. For a Halloween version, add googly eyes and a handwritten “Boo”. Change the colours and tag to suit birthdays, festive gifts or classroom treats.
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