TIP OF THE MONTH


Each month, the Goddess of Garbage will post a hot tip about how to "recyclize" those dumpster finds! So before you throw it away, check out her latest ideas.

THE HOT TIP

See: Inside the Box

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.