Saturday, March 20, 2010

A Pair of Easter Egg Boxes

I've already confessed my love for Cadbury eggs, but my husband loves them even more. He looks forward to them all year long, and I love surprising him with them.  I wanted a pretty little package to present them in, so I designed this egg box, and then I thought a mini version would be cute, too.  It holds the small eggs that you find in bags, and I used the Butterfinger ones here - my favorites!

I didn't tie them closed in my photos because I wanted you to be able to see them clearly, but you can use your imagination and pretty ribbons to really dress them up for a beautiful presentation. You will also need a piece of clear acetate for the window.  I save it from any and every kind of packaging that I buy so I'm recycling and it doesn't cost me a thing! 

Who wouldn't love to receive a pretty box of chocolate eggs - big or small?

Cartridge Needed: George
Easter Egg Box files for Design Studio
Easter Egg Box files for Gypsy

Cricut Kisses and Crafty Wishes!

55 comments:

S.H.M.I.L.Scrapping said...

Cindy thank you for sharing this wonderful set of boxes. It will make a wonderful last minute gift look so great and very professional. Thank you again I love stopping by and seeing all your creations.

217 Creations said...

Cindy! You have out done yourself!!!!!!! Just speechless!! This is your best design yet!

Valeri said...

These are so cute and clever. Thanks!

Laura said...

Thanks for sharing your file. I hope to have time next weekend to use it.

Audrey Frelx said...

Cindy, I love it!!! I'm gonna have to go grab that file! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

MsJay said...

Cute boxes and thanx for sharing the cut file.

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

Cindy these are just too cute...I've already started to cut them out (I'll assemble and fill them when we go back East for Easter!) Thanks so much for sharing your talent!!!

Hugs,
Terry

Troy & Lynda said...

Thanks for the free file download!

Carol said...

Thanks for the file. It's such a great idea. Love your blog. TFS

Anonymous said...

Cindy,

You're so talented and have such a giving spirit! Thanks for sharing this cute file that I have big plans for!

Karen

Andrea said...

These are awesome! I might just have to go buy some chocolate eggs so I can make those boxes. I guess I could give then as gifts!

pcrusberg said...

Oh, Cindy! The little egg carrier is just the sweetest! You do such a great job with all of your designs. You are one talented gal! Thanks, Pam

csroyal said...

Another great one, Cindy! May have to give this a try. Hope you got a chance to stop by my blog and see the boutique tissue box I made with your gypsy file! Thanks so much! It cut perfectly!

Anne said...

Adorable Cindy, thanks for sharing the file:)
Anne x

MelodyR aka Ry&MysMom said...

Simply adorable! TFS!

hugs, MelodyR aka Ry&MysMom

Anonymous said...

Holy cow, is there no end to your talent. These will be great for my Easter Brunch treats. Thanks so much. Janice

paperscissors said...

takes a simple pleasure and raises it to a beautiful presentation! great paper!

Sheila aka SassyLady said...

Cindy these are beautiful! Are they made from a 12x12 or 24x24 mat? So cute! Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

I cannot open the file, it tells me that file is not located. Any ideas? Have been open to open and download your other ones.

Anonymous said...

Too Cute, Cindy! Too bad I've already ate 20 of these Cabury eggs. I could have given them away in one of your created boxes! Dang! Missy

Anonymous said...

Very cute! Love the idea.

barbieq said...

Wow!!! So Professional!
Thanks for the box files, so sweet of you to share.

CBH said...

Thank you so much for this Freebie. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Cricut Freebies Search List, under the Box, Purses, etc. post on Mar. 20, 2010. Thanks again.

Cindy McVey said...

mydreamvacationtravel , I test downloaded the DS one and it opened fine for me. Were you using it or the Gypsy one? Maybe if you try again it will work.

Anonymous said...

Thanks once again for a great box. You are very talented.

Lifeweaver said...

Thank you so much for the file. This is perfect.Even though my son is to old for Easter baskets, I still get him his favorites Cabury Eggs. What a great way to wrap them up for him

Anonymous said...

Cindy, Thanks for yet another great design. These are sooo cute!
I guess I HAVE to buy some chocolate:)
Karla

bigmama said...

Thank you so much,This is such a wonderful idea,I love it,Me and my son can make this for his special needs classmates,And for his teacher, And for his seven aids,Thanks again

jessica said...

thanks so much cindy these are adorable!!

CuddlyBunny said...

Wow. Yet again you've created something utterly amazing! And, once again, you're here sharing with us!

I've finally managed to borrow your design, use it AND take photos to show off YOUR awesome work!

Have a great weekend ... you made mine!

CuddlyBunny said...

Oops ... here you go ...

http://nosparemoments.blogspot.com/

CraftCrave said...

Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave.com in the Cutting category today [21 Mar 09:19am GMT]. Thanks, Maria

Theresa said...

Thanks Cindy! Those are tooo cute! Every week I make something for my 3 bowling partners. The other girls in the league like to come over and see the weekly goodie. :) Guess what my team will be receiving next week!? hee hee Thanks girl. So nice of you to let us use your work. Much appreciated. I hate to ask...lol Anyway you could shorten it to maybe 2 eggs. Just for a tiny little treat? If not, not a problem. Happy Sunday.

debbie said...

I can't seem to download the version for cricut ds. I must be doing something wrong? I just clicked on download and opened ds and NOTHING was there.
help anyone?
essay18@verizon.net

Anonymous said...

THank you so much!!! I can't wait to try this out....my girls are going to LOVE it!
Pam

7524kes said...

Love this! Thanks for sharing.

Debbie L said...

Cindy~~thanks for designing this. I love it! I think I will craft up a couple for teacher gifts. Thank you!

Short Scrapper said...

Love this! Thank you for helping me get ready for Easter. I appreciate all your work. You're wonderful! TFS

Cinful said...

I am new to your blog and let me tell you - I am so happy that I found you! You are so talented and I appreciate your hard work with all of the projects you have created! Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea with me... I have a dear friend who loves Cadbury eggs... this will better so neat to give to her :)

Thanks again!
Cindy

2 Ducky said...

Thanks for sharing Cindy. I have a G, but have yet to load someones cut file. I think I'll give it a go. These are great. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Cindy,
thank youfor sharing this cute box.

love your creations.

bobbi

Anonymous said...

TFS--the boxes are darling and can't wait to fill them. I'm am having one problem with the mini box. The fold over tab by the window cuts off. Any solution? Thanks rudylinea2000@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

these boxs are awesome ,thanks for sharing.
Ann W
weedmana@embarqmail.com

Gramjak said...

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Cindy! I, too, love Cadbury eggs! Wow! I am gonna make lots of these for gifts!

Joy said...

Cindy, these are wonderful! One of these days, I am going to have to learn how to get the files from my computer to my Gypsy!

Kala K said...

2 totally cute boxes. Thank you, thank you!!

Cindy McVey said...

Linea, I am at work this morning, so I can't check on it. ARe you using it with Gypsy or DS? You should take a close look at it and see if it is welded. It sounds like it's not. I'll check it when I get home tonight.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful boxes!
Like the two sizes.
TFS

PJ(Jessie Adams)

Cindy McVey said...

OK, the fix is now online for downloading! Go to today's post for the link!

planlady19 said...

i really like these boxes.. i made a couple for a lady that works with my husband whose son is overseas..

planlady19 said...

i really like these boxes.. i made a couple for a lady that works with my husband whose son is overseas..

Babs said...

Thank you for sharing. Beautiful work.

Mattie said...

Thank you so much!! I love these boxes!

Mary Jean said...

so cute!!! Thanks cindy!! And I get to learn a new thing with my gypsy...how to get someones file moved to her!!

Anonymous said...

Thank you, Cindy! You are an amazing crafter! Terry

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