Rainy Day Cloud Box Download + Thoughts
Every once in a while I stop thinking about myself and think of others for a moment or two. Since Chris and I have been out and about the last four months the “every once in a while” is turning into “never”.
I see these boxes at events and weddings all the time. I really like how they close, forming a shape (usually a heart) that pops out. The problem with these boxes is that they’re white. Plain. Boring. I was trying to think outside the box (I didn’t stray far at all) for the shape of the top. Hearts are overdone, butterflies are not my style and stars are SOO last month. I like clouds. Clouds are a bunch of circles put together. I like circles, too. But how would I tie in the clouds with treats? After a few hours of brainstorming this is what Chris and I came up with:
Most clouds have a silver lining. This one has chocolate.
Click on the image above to download IS•LY’s newest freebie. I have one request: would you please print at least one, fill it with chocolate and give it to someone who might be having a bad day? I’m not sure who to give mine to, but I’ll think of someone and let you know.
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August 13th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
simply adorable! i can think of several people who would absolutely love this. myself, being one of them
keep the creativity flying. loooove it.
August 13th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
This is so cute! What I’d give to have this kind of creativity…
Thanks!
August 13th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
These are too cute. I need one for my self!
August 13th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
this is too cute, i love the little umbrella people. are those the chocolate covered almonds from costco? we just bought some for avery’s party and they were SO good!
p.s. shelly just opened up her hairblooms shop and your banner looks really good!
August 13th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
love this! i am definitely going to do this for a few ladies i know. thanks!!
August 13th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
So cute and so original! Thanks for sharing your talent!
August 13th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
We are big fans of your boxes – this one tops them all! Any chance you could make a non rainy day / all occasion blank one?
You rock Melissa!
August 13th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Splendid idea! Just up my alley too. =)
August 13th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
I love it! What a great teacher gift for the new school year, too…
August 13th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
So sweet! I’ll give these to my visiting teachees. Thanks!
August 13th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
AWW! Darling! Thanks so much, I’ll be linking.
August 13th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Love it meliss! you are so talented!
August 14th, 2009 at 1:24 am
absolute cuteness. i can’t get enough of this place. will take these on our first day back to work next week. we’ll definitely be in need of a chocolate lining!
August 14th, 2009 at 3:51 am
yes ma’am! i am already printing out and have the perfect person who could use a little pick-me-up. a wonderful idea, and just adorable.. thank you.
August 14th, 2009 at 5:44 am
Very nice! I tried it myself! Love it.
August 14th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
LOVE.THIS
August 15th, 2009 at 5:19 am
You are forever INSANELY sweet! I can’t wait to brighten someone’s day, now!
August 15th, 2009 at 5:23 am
What a sweet box and a great gift! I’ll definitely be printing this one. Thanks for such a darling freebie!
August 17th, 2009 at 2:12 am
So creative! I am going to print this. Thank you!
August 19th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
This is one of the sweetest things I’ve ever seen. I’m actually going to a funeral today and I think this would be a perfect little thoughtful gift. Thanks!
August 19th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
This is beautiful! I especially like the suggestion to give one to someone having a bad day.
August 20th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Melissa, you are a genius. I was super sick the last few days and I have a friend who did me some amazing huge favors and I was thinking of ways I could thank her. But of course you’re way more creative than me, so I’m just going to use you:) Thanks for being amazing!
August 20th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Very Cute! Thanks:-)
August 21st, 2009 at 3:07 pm
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August 21st, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Hi Melissa:
I just LOVE this! I am always at a loss for packaging or even for a last minute gift. This is so cute and can be used for so many situations. I hope you don’t mind, I added it to my blog as a fun craft! You can see the post here: http://www.fancymama.com/2009/08/just-some-fun-crafty-crafts/
xoxo
Ceci
August 23rd, 2009 at 9:12 am
What a great idea for back to school, these are so quick an easy you can give one to almost all the staff that your child has to deal with. great idea!
August 24th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Thank you so much for sharing! I know I will definately print out more than one, unless I eat all the chocolate myself.
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:41 pm
This is so beautiful! I especially like the suggestion to give one to someone having a bad day. Thank you so much for sharing!
September 24th, 2009 at 3:43 am
you rock.
October 16th, 2009 at 5:54 am
I love these sweet little boxes so much that I’ll be using them for my wedding favors!
Our June wedding will DEFINITELY be rained on, so these wonder little bins will be a perfect way to acknowledge mother nature’s hand in our celebration.
Thank you for sharing your lovely idea!
October 29th, 2009 at 7:08 am
Thanks sooooo much for sharing! It made my day & will make somebody else’s day!
November 11th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
thank you so much for this really really sweet cloudbox…greetings from Vienna
November 16th, 2009 at 8:11 am
I really love this blog…
All the tutorials are really cute.
I love your work
Have a nice day
from italy
December 6th, 2009 at 10:44 am
this is so adorable. Thank you for sharing.
December 15th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I found you through How About Orange. I love your site. Thanks for the awesome box!
December 18th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Hi. Me too came from HAO. Love your place! This box is the sweetest, and I will def send it to someone
Thanks so much!
January 15th, 2010 at 6:34 am
thanks for sharing!
i love it!
January 25th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
That is so adorable.
Can’t wait to use one. Many thanks
February 11th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Love it! Thanks for sharing.