If you want an easy treat box for Valentine’s Day, make this one! It’s actually a 2-4-6-8 box, which, if you have been stamping for a while, you’ve probably learned how to make or heard of. If you haven’t, just follow these directions because it is easy. You can use it for any occasion.

Cut a piece of cardstock or designer series paper at 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″. I used the Made With Love Designer Series Paper. Pay attention to the pattern if you are using designer paper. I almost missed checking that! Score at 2″, 4″, 6″, and 8″ along the long side, of course. Turn the paper and score at 2″ along what will be the bottom of the box. Again, watch out for the pattern to make sure you have it going the right way. If you want to have the top edge turn down to show the opposite side of the paper, score at 3/4″. You can vary these measurements if you want your treat box to be taller or shorter. Then cut where you scored for the bottom flaps to separate them and cut off the smallest little piece. See the photo below.

Crease and fold all the score lines, and fold up the box so you can see how it will go together. Then apply adhesive to the smallest side piece and fold the opposite side over flat on the table to meet it, so you don’t have to hold it in the air and line everything up.

Once you have the box assembled, decorate it however you like. I wrapped around a piece of Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon. I stamped a heart in the Endless Love Stamp Set on Strawberry Slush cardstock with Strawberry Slush ink and cut out. It fits perfectly on this box. I also stamped the greeting from the same stamp set and made a little Basic White banner across the heart.

Now you have a cute little treat box you can fill with chocolate hearts or whatever kind of candy or small gift you have. To make one for another occasion, such as a birthday or maybe birthday party favors, just change the designer paper and decoration. This is a fun and simple project to make!