Thanksgiving Hostess Gift Box

Need  a hostess gift for Thanksgiving?  I was inspired by a little pinecone and natural colors to create this box with sweet treats inside.

The Box:

 To make the box, start with 2 sheets of 8.5x11 natural cardstock.  Cut down each sheet to a 7x7 square. 

For the base of the box score in 1.5" on all 4 sides.   (If you do a lot of paper crafting I highly recommend Martha Stewart's Scoring Board)  Cut slits on all 4 sides as shown below, fold up and use adhesive to form box.

If you want to make the base stronger, cut another piece of card stock to 4x4 and adhere to the inside bottom.  The lid can be made the same as the base or for a better fit, score at 1 3/8" all around. 
(This box will be 1.5 " deep, adjust the size of paper and where you score to create different size boxes.)

The treats: 

Make or buy your favorite treats to fill the box.  I made Cookies'n'Cream Truffles( recipe from Cooking with Paula Dean Nov/Dec 2011) and placed them in mini unbleached baking cups. 

The Glitter and Finishing Touches:

Spray the acorn with adhesive and sprinkle glitter.  Cover the box with your lid and use twine or rafia to   make the bow.  Glue the acorn on top and you have an inexpensive but heartfelt homemade gift!