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

Teresa60

Just been in Poundland and they have got round sewing boxes filled with sewing stuff, but you could empty these and fill them with sweets, there are different size compartments.

dlb

Just got 4 from instore, 15 compartments and only £2 each!! Already made up the first two they look great.
Thinking of making some for my kids to now not just for pressies for reat of family and friends!!
Big thanks to OP

bluenose1

dlb wrote:

Just got 4 from instore, 15 compartments and only £2 each!! Already made up the first two they look great.
Thinking of making some for my kids to now not just for pressies for reat of family and friends!!
Big thanks to OP

Were is "instore"?
I have looked in local Wilkinsons, Poundland etc and can't find suitable boxes.
Thanks in advance

kaja86

It's the same as Poundstretcher, some have changed their name!!!

dlb

Thats right the old poundstrecher, they are quite big, not the clear ones, black on bottom and clear lid, but the black bottom makes the colour of the sweets show up great!! Just got to make stickers/lables for them then going to wrap with a shiny ribbon and bow!!!
Was think of adding the following message what do you think??

`NAME`s Treat Box
Enjoy your treats and when your done
Use the box to have some fun!
Crafty goods or lots more sweets.
I hope you think your box is really neat!!!

Does this sound ok??

kaja86

Fantastic!!!
I think I'm going to do one for my hubby aswell 'cos every time he looks at Mam's he drools........
(Great way to use left over sweets from Mam's box and will stop ME eating them!)

dlb

Im think of doing one for hubby as well but with different nuts, he loves nuts and thought it would look great with lots of different style ones in!!

kaja86

Aldi sell some lovely nuts and not bad prices. The cashews in seasalt and black pepper are yummy!!

dlb

Thanks kaja86 for that there is so many different things you can do with these boxes not just sweets.
What a great idea these were.
Thanks OP

kaja86

My friends decided to do one for her sister so I'm going on the hunt for a cheaper box than the one I bought (£2.99). I'll definitely try Instore, Netto and Poundland!!!