A Whole Lot of Gratitude.
Some projects start with pretty paper.
This one started with a whole lot of thankfulness.
Over the past month, our family has been living in a season we didn’t plan for after my dad broke his leg and needed rehab care. In the middle of all the uncertainty, there has been one constant: a team of people who show up every single day with kindness, professionalism, patience, and genuine care. From the receptionist who greets you with a smile, to the therapists, aides, social worker, office manager, dietary team, and custodians—these folks work together like a well-oiled machine, and they do it with such heart. I honestly don’t know how they do what they do every day and still manage to stay cheerful, but I am deeply grateful that they do.
As we begin the hopeful transition toward bringing my dad home, it felt important to pause and say thank you in a tangible way. Enter this sweet little treat box that holds exactly one Ferrero Rocher—small, thoughtful, and just right.
This project is a CASE (Copy And Share Everything) from The Paper Pixie, who generously shared her original idea and tutorial. When I first saw it, I knew instantly it was beyond perfect for this purpose. I followed her tutorial to get started, but as I worked through the process, I realized I needed a bit more detail for myself—especially since I planned to make forty of them. So, as I crafted, I documented everything carefully and created my own reference tutorial, which I’m now happy to share with my followers and subscribers, too.
The project begins with stamping using the Sweet Jar stamp set. To make punching quick and consistent, I have a template created by punching the jar/lid shapes from Basic Black cardstock. That template was placed on the base of my new Stampin’ Positioner, allowing me to drop the jar and lid stamps perfectly into place flat side up. Once the stamps were lifted with the large plate, I could ink them with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and stamp repeatedly onto Basic White cardstock, held steady with magnets. This made creating multiple identical images so much easier.
One jar was filled with stamped chocolate chip cookies using Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, and Early Espresso inks. The second jar became the sentiment jar, stamped with “Sending a Little _____ Your Way,” with the word “Gratitude” from the Choose Happy stamp set added in the blank space using Pecan Pie ink. The lids were glued in place using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, and my Silicone Craft Sheet kept my work surface clean—always a win.
The treat box itself is deceptively clever. The scoring and folding create a slightly trapezoid shape, with one side longer than the others, which gives the box a fun and unexpected look. After a few early mix-ups with tops and bottoms (ask me how I know), I discovered that adhering the Designer Series Paper before assembling the box made everything smoother. Since I was making forty, I intentionally chose non-directional patterns from the Cute as a Bug DSP so I didn’t have to worry about orientation. That decision alone saved time and sanity.
Once the score lines were burnished, wide miters were cut where needed so the box would come together cleanly. Tear & Tape secured the seams, and the stamped jar images were adhered to the mitered ends to hide the construction and add a focal point. The bottom portion of the box came together much the same way, and thanks to the clear instructions from the original tutorial, this part finally clicked beautifully. I was even able to get seven complete box tops or bottoms strips from a single sheet of Basic White cardstock, which felt like a small crafting victory.
Each finished box holds one Ferrero Rocher, topped off with a tiny double bow made from Linen Thread and secured with a Glue Dot. Simple, sweet, and heartfelt.
I also created a step-by-step video showing how these sweet little treat boxes are assembled from start to finish. In the video, I walk through the scoring, folding, and construction process, and show how everything fits together to create this unique shape. If you’re a visual learner or like to craft along with me, this video will be especially helpful.
To make this project even easier to recreate, I’ve put together a free downloadable PDF tutorial that includes all the measurements and construction details in one place. This is perfect if you like to print your instructions, tuck them into a binder, or keep them handy at your craft table for future projects. You’re welcome to use it for personal crafting or to share the idea with others who love creating handmade gifts.
If you’ve ever wanted to use your crafting to say thank you in a meaningful way, this project is a reminder that sometimes one piece of chocolate and a lot of intention can say exactly what words cannot.
I truly love how these little treat boxes turned out, but more than that, I love what they represent. They’re a small token of appreciation for people who give so much of themselves every day, often without fanfare. My hope is that when each person receives one, they feel seen, valued, and thanked—because they absolutely deserve it.
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