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

Claire_Bear

They'll be brilliant, I'm sure they'll love them Try places like Hobbycraft if you have one near you, pound shops, poundstretcher, wilkinsons etc. Or if there's none in there try hardware shops or craft/sewing shops. Don't forget to post pics when you're done

Bettyboop

Claire_Bear wrote: »

They'll be brilliant, I'm sure they'll love them Try places like Hobbycraft if you have one near you, pound shops, poundstretcher, wilkinsons etc. Or if there's none in there try hardware shops or craft/sewing shops. Don't forget to post pics when you're done

I certainly will. It's a bit annoying that we don't have a Hobbycraft or Poundstretcher but will havt to browse the other two stores. Are they just called tool boxes as I may just phone first to check if they have. As for cellophane does everyone get that at the local florist? How much is is please?

lightisfading

I wouldn't call them tool boxes as such as they wouldn't fit tools - probably just ask if they have small boxes with compartments for nails etc, or they're often sold in craft shops for sewing items / beads / etc.

Cellophane - my local florists all charge £1 a meter O_o MUCH cheaper from ebay. I've also seen it sold in good art and craft shops.

Giggle

I got mine in Hobby craft but im sure any craft store would have some

Giggle

I went to home bargains today the 1st time i have ever been in there and i picked up some plastic sundae glasses 2 blue 2 pink for £1.99 for the 4 so i thought i could do something for Christmas with them for kids

deeds

undercover_angel wrote: »

I am having an absolute nightmare with the sticky label on the lid of the box!
I tried to peel it back, thinking I might be lucky and it come off in one..but oh no, it's leaving all sticky stuff :eek: .

Whats the best way to get this off without scratching the surface of the lid?

Hold the hairdryer over it for a few minutes and it should peel off no bother

GrumpyButGorgeous

Glad this threads been bumped or would've forgotten about it, think i'd like to do one for my sis in law for xmas, i noticed a few people had used a pink box with 'just for girls' or something written on it, any ideas where it was from, have looked through a few pages but my eyes are getting sleepy lol x

CandyB101_2

undercover_angel wrote: »

I am having an absolute nightmare with the sticky label on the lid of the box!
I tried to peel it back, thinking I might be lucky and it come off in one..but oh no, it's leaving all sticky stuff :eek: .

Whats the best way to get this off without scratching the surface of the lid?

A nurse at the hospital suggested using 'Baby Oil' to remove the sticky residue from a plaster on my daughters chest ..... it really is unbelievable, no need to scrub, just a gentle rub ....... wish I had know about this years ago.
Maybe it would work for sticky labels too.

RustyFlange

GrumpyButGorgeous wrote: »

Glad this threads been bumped or would've forgotten about it, think i'd like to do one for my sis in law for xmas, i noticed a few people had used a pink box with 'just for girls' or something written on it, any ideas where it was from, have looked through a few pages but my eyes are getting sleepy lol x

They were from poundland I believe! although I never saw them in any of my local ones.

For those with problems with sticky stuff .... try lighter fluid, or even WD40

hels102

I can't wait to make some of these this year, I've got my BBQ skewers ready!