Make retro candy/sweet boxes and bouquets for adults & kids + Photos (MERGED)

carlamagee

tartantotty wrote: »

I went to Woolies yesterday, and got 5 boxes, with a hinged clear lid and 10 compartments (that you can alter the size of) for £1 each. I then went to Asda and got some smartprice and 3 for £1 bags of sweets and filled them up. They look really smart! My OH (who was sceptical) was even impressed! I am really pleased with them!!

What department did u get your boxes in, in woolies?? and what do you call them - i tried to explain to a sales assistant, and it was as if i had about 10 heads!!
i cant for the life of me find these anywhere!! please help!!?

s23xy_c

Has anyone got a poem to go with these?

*Paris*

These are such a good idea! I might try one out for by boyfriends birthday - beginning of January, so it's always good to find a bargain!!

rainmac

carlamagee wrote: »

What department did u get your boxes in, in woolies?? and what do you call them - i tried to explain to a sales assistant, and it was as if i had about 10 heads!!
i cant for the life of me find these anywhere!! please help!!?

DIY section with screwdrivers, tools etc.

rainmac

s23xy_c wrote: »

Has anyone got a poem to go with these?

I'm not clever enough to come up with a poem but was maybe going to say "wishing you a sweet Christmas". Bit lame I know... :rotfl:

SeaBee

I've made one of these for my OH and now you've got me thinking. Best I can come up with is:

Enjoy a trip down memory lane
For a moment becoming a child again
Relive skinned knees, tag and conker fights
As you enjoy this box of delights

stormbreaker

SeaBee wrote: »

Enjoy a trip down memory lane
For a moment becoming a child again
Relive skinned knees, tag and conker fights
As you enjoy this box of delights

Brilliant...at times dont you just love the internet which puts you in touch with talented people!!!

I had been stuck what to get BIL for 50th, will give him money but would like a gift to open. I think I have found the answer. Particularily like the idea on the first post.

mary43

seabee - brilliant poem :T I've just finished filling sons retro sweet box (one from woolworths) - hadnt thought of a poem to put on it.

rainmac

Love your poem seebee :T

tartantotty

carlamagee wrote: »

What department did u get your boxes in, in woolies?? and what do you call them - i tried to explain to a sales assistant, and it was as if i had about 10 heads!!
i cant for the life of me find these anywhere!! please help!!?

I think they were just called '10 compartment storage boxes'. i got them in an aisle that had some small DIY bits, and a sewing stand with threads etc, and kitchen stuff - its only a wee Woolies near me!!