Similar in design to my hexagonal Flower Favour Box this pretty, square-based Flower Treat Box is super easy to make, and can be filled with sweets or small treats!
Perfect for birthday parties, Mother's Day gifts, wedding favours and so much more, the template for this box is available through my Etsy shop as an SVG cut file, as well as a PDF if you prefer to cut out by hand.
Welcome to another fabulous upcycling project! ♻️ This time, I'll be showing you how I turn used wall calendars into these stunning greeting cards!
Some of these cards are currently available in my NEW Etsy shop and come complete with a recycled brown Kraft envelope.
To make one of these cards, you will need:
* used wall calendar
* square greeting card blank measuring approximately 15cm x 15cm / 6" x 6"
* square metal die measuring approximately 4cm x 4cm / 1.5" x 1.5" * die cutting machine
* sticky note
* pencil
* ruler
* eraser
* craft glue
* brayer
If you are not using a metal die, you can make a simple template by cutting a 4cm / 1.5" square of card.
Watch my video tutorial showing how to make the greeting cards, and be sure to follow the tips below.
TIP 1 : Cut around the photos on the back of the calendar carefully, making sure that you leave a small border.
TIP 2 : Use a sticky note to hold the metal die in place. This is so that the glossy surface of the photos doesn't pick up any scratches from the cutting plates.
TIP 3 : Arrange the photos in a 3 x 3 formation so that they look balanced. I like to put similar colours on opposite sides and, if there are animals, I like to face them inwards towards the centre.
TIP 4 : Lightly draw two diagonal lines with a pencil from corner to corner to find the centre of the card. After gluing the first photo in place, any visible lines can then be rubbed out.
TIP 5: Leave a gap of approximately 0.5cm / 0.2" between each square.
Very often, the front and back covers of a wall calendar are printed on glossy card, which gives the greeting cards a lovely, shiny, professional finish!
Don't forget to check out my NEW Etsy shop for these cards and other upcycled gifts!
This impressive Mr & Mrs treat box is the perfect way to add a little handmade happiness to your wedding gift giving.
Designed with simplicity and creativity in mind, it can be filled with chocolate hearts, sweets, small gifts or thoughtful surprises for the bride and groom, and can even be personalised with the date of the wedding!
