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Bee Mine Candy Box Tutorial

Thursday, 21 January 2010, 5:05 | Category : All Things Considered, Kim Hughes, Tutorials
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Valentine’s Day…hearts, chocolate, nice words, what’s not to love??  Today I have a fun little candy box to share with you.  Be warned though, after you make one you will want to make more!

1.14 bee mine box

Let’s get started. Don’t be intimidated by my supply list, this box takes minimal cardstock and supplies.

1-supply list

Supply List:
“The Birds and the Bees” stamp set (Kim Hughes collection, CHF)
8.5×11 Simply Heavy black cardstock (CHF)
Simply Smooth Vanilla cardstock (CHF)
Piece of pattern paper (I used October Afternoon: Farm House)
Memento Inks-Tuxedo Black, Dandelion
Copic Markers
Spellbinder Scallop Heart and Heart Dies
Glitter-Art Institute
Ribbon (mine is from Jillibean Soup)
thread
Scissors
Quickie Glue pen
Foam Dimensionals
Scor-Tape or Red liner tape
Scoring tool (I used Scor Pal)
Die Cutting machine (I used a Big Shot)

2-box dimensions

1) Cut black cardstock in half lengthwise so you have 2 pieces of 11”x4 ¼”. Using one of the halves, cut one 4 1/8” square and one 4” square. Score both squares at 1” on all 4 sides.

3-cutting boxes
2) Cut along score lines up to the first score line on opposite sides of each box. Trim away edges of outer squares to create tabs as shown in the photo.
3) Fold along score lines and add adhesive as shown.
4) Remove backing from adhesive on corners only. Assemble boxes. Make sure they fit together properly. Set aside.

4-die cuts
5) Using the largest scallop heart die in the set, cut out 2 black hearts from the remaining 11″x4 ¼” piece of cardstock.
6) Using the largest plain heart die in the set, cut one heart from pattern paper.

5-attach bottom box
7) Remove liner from adhesive on the bottom box (the box made from 4” square piece), attach to one of the black hearts like shown in photo.

6-color bees
8 ) Stamp the bees and beehive onto vanilla cardstock using Tuxedo Black ink. Color in with Copic Markers. Don’t worry if you color outside the lines, you will be cutting out the images. After cutting them, apply glitter to the wings using a Quickie Glue pen.

7-color tag
9) Stamp a second beehive onto vanilla cardstock using Dandelion ink. Stamp sentiment over beehive using Tuxedo Black ink. Cut image to create a tag, layer with black cardstock. (see photo below)

8-cover, chocolate
10) Adhere pattern paper heart to second black scallop heart. Adhere cut out stamped images with dimensional foam. Add ribbon if desired.

box lid
11) Put box lid onto box bottom, remove adhesive and carefully adhere the top heart to the box. Use the bottom heart as your guide to line things up.
12) Add stamped tag to your box using linen thread.
13) Fill your box with candy of your choice. Box will perfectly fit 3 Ghiradelli squares of chocolate.

Voila! You are done.
In case you aren’t into the lovey-dovey part of Valentine’s Day, here is a second idea for decorating the box top. This time I used the set, Domestic Love.

1.14 love sucks box

Easy Peasy and oh so fun! If you don’t have heart dies, you can still make one, just draw and cut out your own hearts. Even a square lid would work.

Who will you make one for? A teacher, a friend, a co-worker or loved one? To help you out, we have one of Kim Hughes’ set, The Birds and the Bees, to give away to one lucky winner. To be entered, just leave a comment on this post and a winner will be drawn Monday at noon and announced on Tuesday.

Happy creating!

-Tracy

44 Comments for “Bee Mine Candy Box Tutorial”

  1. 1LeAnne

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 6:09

    Oh my gosh, now I need these heart nesties! So cute! What a great idea and really simple! Your tutorial is wonderful! TFS!

  2. 2Sian

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 6:16

    Gorgeous box, and wonderful idea. I need the heart nesties too now! Thanks for the great tutorial very easy to follow.
    Sian
    x

  3. 3Pat

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 6:26

    I love the non-tradional Valentine colors for the little bee heart. Great job Tracy!

  4. 4Kyla

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 7:06

    I love this box – I can’t wait to try it out.

    Kyla in KY

  5. 5Mitzi

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 7:41

    This is too cute! Hope to make one soon :)

  6. 6Jody M

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 7:47

    What a great idea! I am going to have to use this one so I appreciate the wonderful tutorial. I love this set and have been wanting it forever, so thanks for a chance to win it.

  7. 7Cynthia O

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 8:57

    Great tutorial, Tracy. I don’t have this set by Kim Hughes. Thanks for the chance to win!

  8. 8Phyllis M.

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 9:13

    Wonderful little candy box tutorial. I don’t have the heart nesties but like you said could make your own too. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win the stamp set as I don’t have that set either.

  9. 9Mary H.

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 9:27

    Oh that box is just too cute! Thanks for the tutorial!

  10. 10Trudi

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 10:00

    I could do this! How adorable! I found out yesterday that the school boundaries are changing, and my children will not be at the elementary school that they attend currently next year. I could make one for each teacher and the other teachers they have (PE, Music, Library, etc….) We will miss them all!

  11. 11Shellie Hartsock

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 10:25

    Such a cute box. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks for the great tutorial.

  12. 12Lillian Child

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 11:28

    That old Hoover vacuum just made me smile out loud … along with your sentiment (grin). And I do so appreciate the tutorial on the darling bee/heart/candy project!

  13. 13ellen

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 11:48

    brilliant, I don’t have the heart die either but can surely come up with a substutute.
    I love the colours you have chosen for this and the added chocolate. just what we need.

  14. 14Jan B.

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 12:40

    This is so darn cute!!!! Thanks for the tutorial!!!

  15. 15Martine

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 15:43

    I don’t like hearts too much, but I adore this little bee-box. It’s so cute! I think I will make this box with the labels or scalloped circels…

  16. 16Christy Q

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 18:04

    What a great tutorial! I will have to give this a whirl soon. Thanks!

  17. 17AnneSATX

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 18:35

    What a cute box! Thanks for the detailed tutorial explaining how to make it. And thanks for the chance to win the stamp set!

  18. 18Linda C.

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 19:58

    What a FUN box! Thanks so much for the tutorial! I would make one for my Mom!

  19. 19Rebecca Ednie

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 20:51

    I love this box! Such fun. I’d love to win this set. Thanks

  20. 20Nicole Pierre

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 21:18

    That box is CUTE. Such a clear tutorial – I’m very tempted to try it. :)

  21. 21Prairie Girl

    wrote on 21 January 2010 at 23:32

    I think I’ll make this for my mother. =) And I happen to have these scalloped hearts, but haven’t yet played with them! Now I’m inspired! Many thanks!

  22. 22Nancy J

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 4:06

    Wow, what a cute idea! I love the Bee Mine candy box! It’s just sooooooooooo cute! Thank you for the tutorial and the chance to win the stamp set.

  23. 23rhgroupy

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 4:24

    How cute is that!! Love, love, love it! I am going to get the hearts and make some. Thanks for the tutorial.

  24. 24Melissa L

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 5:31

    Oh I love this! I make a similar little box but the embellishment is wonderful! The little bees are so cute.

  25. 25StampinCathy

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 6:19

    What a fun and creative box. Love the stamps and colors of this inspiring project. Thanks for a chance.

  26. 26Michelle VP

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 6:58

    I love this sweet little box! Thanks for the inspiration and step by step instructions. :)

  27. 27Pat Stockall

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 7:06

    Great tutorial and nice project for grandchildren for valentines day.Thanks for sharing

  28. 28sandra m.

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 8:10

    Thanks for the tutorial and i LOVE Kim Hughes designs!

  29. 29Charmaine

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 9:37

    Too cute! I’ve been putting off getting the heart nesties…now I NEED them! And that cute stamp set…adorable.

    Charmaine

  30. 30Monika/buzsy

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 10:11

    What a fabulous box! Love the heart shape cover… and those cute bees. :o ) Great colors! TFS!

  31. 31Rene from OZ xo

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 13:35

    What a beautiful little box, I must get the heart nesties!!
    Thanks for the chance to win these lovely stamps..
    Rene from OZ xo

  32. 32Bonita

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 13:35

    When I first saw this project, I thought, “That looks hard to do.” But after looking at your great instructions, I realized I could do it! Thanks so much.

  33. 33just jackie

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 14:03

    Starting papercraft group & adding this to my 3d projects to do. Thanks to you tutorial it saves me time figuring it out myself & easy to share.

  34. 34Teri D.

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 14:58

    That is so adorable! By using different pattern papers on the top of the box each of my six grandchildren will feel they are special and not a carbon copy!

    Thanks so much for making Valentine Day easy for me and special for my grandchildren!!

  35. 35Janet Sisk

    wrote on 22 January 2010 at 18:48

    Oh how adorable! These little boxes are SO cute. I work at a special needs school and it would be fun to make these for my students. I would also make them for my co-workers. Thanks for the chance to win.

  36. 36Diana

    wrote on 23 January 2010 at 8:56

    That is such a cute project! Thank you for posting the tutorial; I can’t wait to try it (guess I need to get some heart Nesties, first).

  37. 37Jennifer Scull

    wrote on 24 January 2010 at 11:22

    thank you so much for the tut! I am going to make one for my hubby and for each of my boys…. filling them with chocos, too! :)

  38. 38Barbara

    wrote on 24 January 2010 at 11:50

    This is tooooo!!! cute. I have to try making this. Wonderful!! Thanks Tracy.

  39. 39Lizz

    wrote on 24 January 2010 at 15:45

    Love your website, you’re very talented, and I’m always inspired whenever I visit your site. So please, I’d love to own that stamp set.

  40. 40Kim L.

    wrote on 24 January 2010 at 16:56

    Cute! I’m off to make one right now!

  41. 41Theresa Pollack

    wrote on 25 January 2010 at 23:27

    What a cute idea! I love the Bee Mine candy box! It’s so cute! Thank you for the tutorial and the chance to win the stamp set.

  42. 42Selma

    wrote on 26 January 2010 at 7:52

    I loved this little box and made one. It was fun to do and very easy just like you said. You can see mine on my blog here: http://selmasstampingcorner.blogspot.com/. Thanks for the inspiration.

  43. 43Wanda50

    wrote on 10 February 2010 at 8:35

    Too cute…Thanks for sharing!

  44. 44sandy freeman

    wrote on 29 March 2010 at 3:48

    absolutely love your cards.this is my first visit to your site and i’m so glad i found it.i am a stampin up card maker and i can’t wait to try some of your products and ideas. i would to own the lovely stamp set and thanks so much more sharing . i will defintely visit again……sandy

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