07 July 2024

A Very Sweet Handmade Envelope

Hey there! 

I love chocolate. I love it so much that I keep the empty boxes, too.
 
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It's not that I don't want to let go, they're just very ideal for crafting.

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I made a few more if you're interested to see:

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The chocolate box already looks like an envelope.

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All we need to do is paint it to block out the labels. It will take at least five coats of paint with some drying time in between.

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I added a contrasting color and let this dry.

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I'm using these unicorn stickers for fun and whimsy. 

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Stickers, stickers everywhere! I left some space to write the recipient's name.

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Enclosed are handwritten notes on handmade cards and a sticker sheet to share.

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Here is a smaller chocolate box that I also painted. 

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I decorated with dots using pink and purple paint. 

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They look like sprinkles!

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Fill the envelope with sweet things like candy, stickers, and thoughtful messages on postcards.

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All that's left to do is to seal (I'm using glue), address, and send.

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That's how I repurposed these chocolate boxes from blah to TADA! If you're interested, there are similar projects here, here, and here

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