Girl Time
>OH MY! I have neglected this little blog lately. I have a good reason though. My daughter was in town! We spent time taking care of family matters and enjoying time together, catching up, shopping and creating. Saturday night I had the pleasure of a girls night out with my daughter, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Oh what fun we had! We went to a local craft store that was offering mini make-and-take classes. Our favorite class was the one where we learned how to make these cute, easy, and quick favor boxes. 
And since blogland is a place for sharing great ideas, I thought you might enjoy learning how to make them too.
First start with a rectangle of scrapbook paper
(any stiff, cardstock type paper will do).
Fold the rectangle in half width-wise. 
Then give it a small crease at the open end
to determine the center point.
(any stiff, cardstock type paper will do).
Fold the rectangle in half width-wise. 
Then give it a small crease at the open endto determine the center point.
Using a ruler, score a line
(use a stylist or the back of a butter knife)
from the top center to the bottom outside corner
of each side of the rectangle.
Your scores will resemble a triangle. 
Flip the paper and repeat on the other side.
(use a stylist or the back of a butter knife)
from the top center to the bottom outside corner
of each side of the rectangle.
Your scores will resemble a triangle. 
Flip the paper and repeat on the other side.Use the scored lines to create folds in the paper.
Fold both sides inward forming a box.
Fold both sides inward forming a box.At the top of the box punch holes through all four ends.
Thread ribbon through the holes
and tie.
Cut a circle about 4 inches in diameter.
Begin at one edge and cut in a circular pattern
resembling a curled up snake.
Cut off the center bulb, or "snakes head."
Start at the center and curl the entire "snake"
until it resembles a flower.
Thread ribbon through the holes
and tie.
Cut a circle about 4 inches in diameter.
Begin at one edge and cut in a circular patternresembling a curled up snake.
Cut off the center bulb, or "snakes head."
Start at the center and curl the entire "snake"until it resembles a flower.
Use hot glue or craft glue to adhere a scrap of ribbon or yarn
and then apply the paper flower on top
(use a big dollop of glue and hold until the flower is set).
Now you're ready to untie the ribbon and
fill your cute little box
with small items like candy or jewelry.
and then apply the paper flower on top(use a big dollop of glue and hold until the flower is set).
Now you're ready to untie the ribbon and fill your cute little box
with small items like candy or jewelry.
