A box of candy (See’s candy is my favorite) is always a great gift for any occasion. What about a box of candy with its own custom-designed tray? Usually the box is opened, passed around, and then placed on the table. Present the candy in a more stylish way by having a ready-made decorative tray. No candy dish is needed when you have an original sweet treat tray like this!
MATERIALS NEEDED
- 1 two pound top (empty, of course)
- 1 one pound bottom (I used See’s Candy boxes, but any candy boxes will do)
- A pair of handles
- 4 small knobs
- 2 large white paper lace doily place mat 10″ x 14″ approx.
- 2 medium white paper lace doily place mat 6″ x 10″ approx.
- Black and white vinyl checker board fabric 1/2 yard
- White cord
- Tacky glue
- Scissors
- White paint for antiquing handles (optional)
HERE’S HOW
- Using the vinyl fabric, cover and glue end of the box
- Using one piece of vinyl fabric, cover and glue two other sides and bottom of box
- Screw two handles on each end of box
- Screw four knobs at box corners on bottom of box
- Cut edge of doily (medium), glue all around top edge of box, allowing doily to hang over box edge onto vinyl
Interior of box
- Line all four sides with the center of medium doily
- Cover and glue one pound bottom with center portion of large doily
- Invert one pound box bottom and glue inside of top of two pound box
- Glue white cord around inside sides of box for a finished look
