Book Inspired Valentine Treat Box

Hello! Welcome back to my blog. Valentine is around the corner. Today's project features a treat box in which you can put a treat or a simple message inside. I got my inspiration from a Paper Source Cute Mini Books Valentine Card Set. I challenged myself to recreate this mini book using supplies I have on hand.

My box is larger and slimmer than the Paper Source mini book. The cover of my book treat box is from a cut apart patterned paper. For the cover of the book, I cut a pink cardstock at 8 1/2" x 4". I chose pink cardstock to match the cut apart paper. I scored this piece at 3" and 3 1/2" creating the spine of the book. 

For the inside portion of the book which will be the treat well, I cut a white cardstock at 3 3/4" x 5 3/4". I scored the long end at 1/2" and 3 1/4". I scored the short end at 1/2", 1", 2 3/4" and 3 1/4". I reinforced the folds. I cut off the corners and cut the tabs vertically as shown in the photos below.

I folded the tabs on the long side inward. These tabs will be secured by the flap of the short side as seen in the photo below. Adding adhesive to the tabs can be an option but the fold holds the tabs securely keeping the treat well intact.

I adhered this treat well to the back inside cover of the pink book cover cut-out.

I trimmed another white cardstock at 3 1/2" x 3 3/4". I scored the long end at 1/2". I trimmed a sliver off this tab. I cut the ends diagonally then reinforced the fold. I adhered this to the front inside cover of the book cut out. This piece keeps the book closed shut.

I adhered the cut apart paper to the front of the book. 

I could have added more details to this treat box but this was my demo piece. I usually create a demo piece to help me figure out issues with the creation of the project and come up with solutions so I can create the project.

If I am going to re-create this: 

1. I will add a message on the book spine. 
2. I will stamp the 'handmade by' on the back of the book cover before adding the treat well. 
3. I will add lines to the sides of the treat well to mimic the pages of a book. 
4. I can make the book broader to accommodate a bigger treat. 
5. I will stamp a sentiment to the inside of the treat well before adhering the sides. 

Lots of possibilities with this treat box. You can also use the 3x3 cut apart sheet for a smaller book. 

My youngest son is grown up now, not really wanting to give Valentines to his friends. I sure miss those days when creating Valentine giveaways kept me busy. 

Below is a short video featuring this treat box. I hope you like it. Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed, brilliant and creative day!

Maria Giselle B.

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