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Valentines Goody Box from Ice Cream Container
Upcycle and ice cream container into a cute goody box for Valentine's Day!

I am using this a cookie container to give out cookies for Valentine's Day treats and it can be used for storing other things once it is empty. It took about 10 minutes and costs almost nothing to make.

Posted by KMOM14 from Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States • Published See KMOM14's 372 projects »
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  • How to make a recycled box. Valentines Goody Box - Step 1
    Step 1

    Lay the container on the paper, putting it on the corner end and flipping over until it will cover the circumference of the container. Mark on the paper then cut.

  • How to make a recycled box. Valentines Goody Box - Step 2
    Step 2

    I used a Blue Bunny Brand container which is made of plastic and narrower at the bottom than it is at the top, so I did end up cutting the paper into two segments and then overlapped on the sides.

  • How to make a recycled box. Valentines Goody Box - Step 3
    Step 3

    Rub a glue stick on the container (or use craft glue) and glue the paper to the container. I do not recommend using the glue gun as it give a lumpy appearance. I used mylar gift wrap from Dollar Tree, but other themed wrap or scrapbook paper could be used. Glue the paper to the container.

  • How to make a recycled box. Valentines Goody Box - Step 4
    Step 4

    For the front, I cut out the letters "LOVE" freehand from the mylar, but any different paper from the wrap applied to the container would do. Glue on with glue stick or craft glue.

  • How to make a recycled box. Valentines Goody Box - Step 5
    Step 5

    For the back I cut out a heart freehand and glued it down with a glue stick.

  • How to make a recycled box. Valentines Goody Box - Step 6
    Step 6

    For the top, put the paper right side down and put the lid on top of it and trace around it with a marker or pen, then cut out and glue to the top with a glue stick or craft glue.

  • How to make a recycled box. Valentines Goody Box - Step 7
    Step 7

    Starting at one of the edges on the lid, apply a bit of hot glue on the lid at a time and glue the ribbon around the edge. I used a silver grey ribbon.

  • How to make a recycled box. Valentines Goody Box - Step 8
    Step 8

    Apply hot glue to the bottom of the the pre-made bow or to make you own, use wire wrapped ribbon and fold over itself into approx. 4 inch long strip, wrap around the center with a string and tie off the pull each piece of the bow out.

  • How to make a recycled box. Valentines Goody Box - Step 9
    Step 9

    Glue the ribbon to the lid and it is ready to fill with goodies.

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