Friday 22 April 2011

Easter Treat boxes

"Mum are we still getting Easter eggs this year?" my fourteen year old asked anxiously a couple of days ago. He was probably recalling the 'faux pas' I made at Christmas when I wrongly assumed he wouldn't want a stocking hanging up (The decision came out of necessity as I couldn't find one of the stockings). I just smiled knowingly, I think he was forgetting he has a chocolate fiend for a mother. Anyway little did he know that I had a cunning plan up my sleeve.

I know both of the boys are suckers for these...............


But they needed a home, so I made these little treat boxes.



Looking a bit empty...




Lets fill them up....

Having boys, I tried to make them a little bit more masculine through my choice of colour for the card stock and designer paper with a geometric pattern and I used linen thread rather than ribbon.  I really liked the higgledy piggledy lettering of the sentiment.


  I know that when they receive them I'll get a wry little smile from each of them meaning "Mum's been crafting again", but deep down I know they'll appreciate them.



Happy Easter!

I have had a lovely couple of days picnicing by a lake and the most splendid bike ride yesterday both in glorious 'summer' sunshine and as someone commented.  "All of this and it hasn't even cost us a penny".
Hope you are all enjoying this glorious weather and thank you for all of your lovely comments, it really does make my day.

3 comments:

  1. The boxes look fab Caroline. I'm sure the boys will love them. Hope you've got something for yourself too?

    Happy Easter

    Lesley
    x

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  2. I had the same dilemma with my nephews this year and just bought chocolates rather than an egg but your lovely boxes and mini eggs are much more stylish!
    Have a lovely Easter weekend.x

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  3. I'm sure your boys will have been delighted with these Caroline! It's a great idea to put little eggs in manly boxes. Hope you had a lovely weekend. Vx

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