Coney Dog Box with Candy Cane Topper

A nostalgic box for contents requiring a longer format, 

this one-piece, tied tabs closure box is a replica 

of lunch stand hot dog take away container. 

Cut from Christmas print, it can be a seasonal gift box. 

Assemble the miniature candy cane (nearly life size) 

as a fun, coordinated lid embellishment that can be 

untied and adapted into an ornament. 

Box measures approx. 6.25” long x 2.5” wide x 2.5” deep. 

Candy cane measures approx. 5” long x 1.625” wide. 

(Requires 12x12 card stock and cutting capacity 

for box hull shape.)

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A main hull shape

B lid top accent shape

C & D candy cane topper hook & shaft

CANDY CANE

2.  Follow this LINK to find assembly instructions

for a similar but slightly smaller 3D candy cane

(Steps 2-8). 

Then return to continue

the box with topper assembly steps. 

BOX ASSEMBLY

3. Prepare the hull shape by bending back on

all perforation lines for panels and triangle tabs,

except bend forward on front lip flanges

and punched tabs.

3. To help with correct positioning of the accent lid shape,

NOTE the small arrow symbol on the box hull

near/between the tie-on punch holes. The arrow

indicates the TOP or candy cane hook end placement.

Orient the accent panel so that the holes line up

with the holes of the hull lid area, then position

and attach in place, with narrow offset margin

all around between accent edge and perforation lines.

4. Form the box by bending at corners to bring straight

side edges to align at triangle perforation lines,

then glue in place.

Repeat to complete all 8 corners.

5. To close the box, orient with top upward,

then bend the base portion front and end wall flanges

inward slightly, closure tie hole punched tab remaining

bent outward. Bend  lid portion front flanges

outward. Hinge-pivot lid down over base until

lid end wall bottom edges or front flange perf ridge

match up with base flange perf lines.

FINISHING

6. To finish decorating the box, position candy cane

with hook end toward "top" of box as directed in

Step 2 (with arrow symbol pointing in hook direction).

Thread a length of twine up from lid underside,

around cane, down to backside again, etc.,

until twine is wrapped at upper and lower positions . . .

. . . then tie securely under lid. Use temporary glue

or adhesives to assist holding cane in place,

as deemed necessary.

7. Add gift contents, close lid, then align closure

tabs and punch holes and add soft ribbon knot

and bow.

Here is the completed box with candy cane topper.