One of the most rewarding benefits of writing Once Wed by far is all the incredibly talented people I’ve come across in the blog world. Livy Kanaley is one of those individuals and her blog, A Field Journal, is definitely a favorite of mine. Her craft tutorials are always inspiring and I really admire her thoughtful approach to every project she undertakes. The dollhouse project she is working on currently is amazing and I am so anxious to see the finished product. I would highly suggest checking out her blog for ideas and eye candy galore. Livy was kind enough to create a DIY project just for Once Wed in celebration of Valentine’s Day and I adore the little favor boxes she came up. Thanks, Livy!

A few words from Livy…

I went antiquing with a friend over the winter holidays and came home
with a bouquet of paper flowers and a pair of vintage gloves, both in
the palest of pinks. This project expands on those themes with boxes
cut from faintly blushing card stock, crowned with bursts of miniature
blooms.

Materials

{1} Card stock box cut-out. Download the template here and
follow the instructions on the template sheet.
{2} Assortment of paper
flowers with wired stems in complementary colors, a range of sizes
works best, though all should be towards the small end of the spectrum.
I found most of the ones used at my local craft store for $1-2 a bunch.

{3} Pen {4} Skeleton leaves, available at craft stores, in the
scrapbooking/paper crafting section
{5} Pin {6} Strip of plain white
paper, several inches wide
{7} Bone folder {8} Scissors {9} Length of
3/8" wired ribbon
{10} Glue stick {11} Decorative edge punch

Instructions

{1} Using a bone folder and ruler score and fold
box cut-out (use the printed template as a reference),
{2} Glue tabs to
sides starting with the bottom of the box.
{3} If necessary use the
bone folder to apply pressure to tabs as the glue adheres and dries.

{4} Gather a small bunch of paper flowers, forming them into a
dome-like arrangement. Secure with a small piece of wire (you can trim
a piece from one of the stems).
{5} Trim stems to desired length -
remember they’ll be inserted into the box, so they should be relatively
short depending on what you want to put inside the box. Using wired
ribbon, wrap stems to completely conceal them.
{6} Fasten ribbon with
pin.
{7} Punch along the edges of the strip of plain white paper, and
write desired message or name of recipient down the center.
{8} Fold
top flaps of box as shown.
{9} Insert bouquet into opening in box, and
affix the white paper banner using a glue stick.