Bunny Candy 3D Platform Tent

Amplify visual impact of a foil-wrapped candy sphere 

or egg treat with this window platform tent. 

Build the platform (with circle “nesting” cutout), 

add front window and back tent walls that connect with

tab top, then overlay front & back simple silhouette bunny, 

including optional inner ears and nose. 

Front platform overlay panel can be used 

to personalize the gift. 

Two sizes included: shorter for “rocher” style 

chocolate ball with paper, 

or taller for 1.2 oz. chocolate egg from various makers. 

Measures approx. 2” deep” x 2” wide x  5.5" (short) 

or 32” deep x 2” wide x 6” (tall). 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A platform box      B front tent wall with window  
C window offset inner accent      D back tent wall
E front bunny "surround" body   F inner ear & nose
G back bunny surround   H bent ear tip add-on layer
I front platform/tent accent panel (name plate)

2. Prepare the platform box by bending back on all

perforation lines for panels, walls and tabs.

3. Bend the front wall and side walls back to align

the straight side wall edge to overlap the front wall tab

to perforation line, and glue the corner seam.

Repeat for the other front-to-side corner seam.

4. Repeat Step 3 for the back-to-side wall corner seams.

5. Bend the bottom tabs inward, then bend the bottom
panel down and glue into position.  NOTE it will be
possible to reach fingertips through the top panel hole
cutout to help adjust and apply pressure to the seams.

6. Position the offset accent window frame shape behind . . .

. . . the front tent wall, adjust so that an equal narrow
margin is exposed, and glue panel in place.

7. Position the front tent wall at the platform box
front panel, align bottom and sides, and glue in place.

8. Repeat the process for the back tent wall to

attach to the platform back panel.

9. Bring the top flanges together, adjust, and

glue together.

NOTE: the platform box at this stage of the assembly

could be used as a decorative platform box for

other candy-giving occasions if desired.

10. Prepare the front bunny surround shape by bending

the ear forward on the perforation line.

11. Locate the nose positioning guide cut mark
then position and attach the nose accent shape.

12. Identify the pivot perforation marks

at the narrow connection of sides to head.

These will need to bend slightly to allow

access to the tent to place the candy inside.

13. Position the whole and partial inner ear accent

shapes onto the head front.

14. Position the bunny front body surround
over the front of the tent, align the straight upper
inside edge, centered, along the tent's upper flange
perforation line, then . . .

. . . insert the side tabs into slots

to make any upward adjustments that may be needed,
then glue the tent flange to the backside of the head.

15. Position the back body over the back tent wall
and align with the body front edges, and attach,
taking care to match up all cut edges precisely.

16. Insert the tabs into the platform side slots
to complete the bunny display box.

17. To insert the candy inside the tent,
carefully pivot one side wall out of the slot
and away to access the side of tent. Then . . .

. . . re-position the side and re-insert tab into slot.

Here is the complete TALL bunny box.

18. If the short box is being assembled,

follow ALL the steps in exactly same manner.

Here are the two sizes side by side.

Place Card 3D Tote Candy Egg Holder

Two-part “carrier” consists of base frame box with bottom 

interior platform,  top tote extension arms that interlock together 

to end with bunny ears (optional inner ear accent shape included). 

Platform circles are designed to hold a foil-wrapped 

chocolate Easter egg candy (such as Cadbury creme egg) 

in place for a fun seasonal table place setting decoration. 

Add penned or print-n-cut medallion place card 

attached to front and/or back. 

Optional variation with simple rounded top tabs 

in place of bunny ears is also included. 

Bunny ears tote measures approx. 4” tall 

with 2”x2” base “footprint” when assembled. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A upper tote handles and ear shaped ends with platform

B lower tote platform with wrap-inward base

C ear inner shapes (2)

D & E optional place card medallion with inner oval

2. Prepare the upper shape by bending back on the two

perforation lines at each side of the nesting circle cutout.

3. Prepare the lower shape by bending back on all

perforation lines that will form the nesting platform

and the wrap-inward interior platform.

4. Prepare to form the interior platform by applying

adhesive along the bottom edge tab as shown, then . . . 

. . . bend the bottom sections inward so that the tab rests

against the opposite platform side wall with the tab's

long edge nestled snug against side wall's bottom bend . . .

. . . and hold there in place until adhesive grabs.

It will be helpful to make this connection accurate

and strong to insert a flat-edged tool such as the acrylic

ruler shown in this image, pressed and held against

the backside of the tab, so that fingertip pressure

can be applied from inside and from side wall exterior.

Here is the side view of this step when completed.

5. Apply adhesive to the narrow inner platform wall

(opposite the tab from step 4), and . . . 

. . . also to the underside/backside of the large end segment

and wrap it around the platform so that it becomes

the "new" bottom panel. (Refer to the images in Step 10

to see the completed lower assembly.)

6. Prepare the ears portions of the upper shape by adding

 a little inward curl  along the upper half using a rod-like

tool such as this 1/4" dowel, or the shaft of a round pencil.

Add the curl only below the narrow neck before ear shape.

7. Insert one ear tip through the platform chamber

underneath the upper platform panel, then . . . 

. . . apply adhesive to the nesting circle platform

area of the upper shape before. . . 

. . . continuing to move it into final position where

the two nesting circle cut out edges will align.

Flex the two shapes so that the narrow tabs slide

snugly into the slots to help hold the upper and lower

panels in position. Apply pressure to help the two

platform panels attach thoroughly.

9. Position and attach the inner ears on the outside

of the ear portion of tote arms, with bottom edge

above the interlock slot upper edge.

10. Bring the arms upward to intersect above the platform,

torqueing each slightly so that the slots can interlock,

and push together completely. 

Here is the completed tote box.

11. The Easter chocolate candy egg can be inserted

into the interior nesting circles, sliding about

halfway down the upper large cutout, being cradled

somewhat by the lower smaller cutout,

resting on the bottom panel. 

The bunny ears tote can be used in this state of

completion without place card, if desired.

12. If using the place card medallion, complete

any personalization desired, including hand-penned

names, or Silhouette Cameo's print-and-cut features.

Position and attach the oval onto the front of medallion shape. 

Medallion side punch holes allow for attachment of

narrow ribbon or decorative twine loops.

13. Position and attach place card, centered, on front

panel, with bottom edges even.

Here is the completed place card tote.

Mrs. Santa's Boot container project

 Here is a fun re-styling of a previous Halloween project using one of Kenzie Daley's 3d designs (Snapdragon Snippets) from Silhouette America. She originally created it as a Witch's Boot, and it was wonderfully inspiring that way. I am always trying to find ways to work Santa's "better half" into the Christmas picture, so I started mentally playing with the idea that the boot could easily be red & green and terrific that way, too.

 Here it is, with customized green front lacing placket and painted green bead lace ends. The ankle opening has fur trim glued at the edge, and the pointy toe holds a paper "3d jingle bell" and holly with berry detail. I made a shiny black heel piece (filled with doll pellets for some added weight), and glittered designs on boot uppers (double sided adhesive paper is so much fun to cut and embellish with).

Here you can see the back and the glitter designs. I also glued red/green stripe narrow ribbon down the center of the fur trimming.

My boot is shown here with Christmas candy, tinsel shreds and green shiny metallic and clear cello paper with "pic'd" candy peppermints, chocolate squares, marshmallow sants, etc., as prepared by a local candy bouquet basket business.

You could fill it with salt water taffy, peppermint swirls, favorite cookies, wrapped chocolates, etc. Or even put it on that prominent office desk edge with a tent sign inviting pocket-change donations from all who pass, to be directed to the local charity drive at Christmas.

Just in case you are thinking about it, this boot was enlarged at 150% to begin with. That is about as large as I can make it and still have it fit on my screen.

Happy holiday crafting, & Merry Christmas to all.

Box Ornament 3D for Candy Bear

Single shape small-scale treat box measures 

approx. 2.75" tall x 1.8" wide x .9" deep. 

Front and side panel cut-out windows provide 

a peek to contents, with optional clear vinyl liners 

if box contents will be loose candy. B

ox opens from bottom, with back curved flap that 

slides into back panel slot, 

secured with sticky circle or clear tape. 

Roof flap is secured in place, then hanging loop 

threaded through punch hole. 

(Hide loop knot under roof panel "cover" if desired.) 

Oval gift tag with circle reinforcement also included 

for personalizing. 

Sized to fit miniature Lindt brand foil-wrapped bear 

in its package stand, or approx. 1/4 cup loose candy. 

Even tuck folded U.S. currency and hide behind 

bear back wall or under candy. 

ASSEMBLY:  1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A box main shape     B interior upper cover panel
C front & side window clear vinyl panels (optional)
D label oval and punch hole reinforcement ring

2. Prepare the main box shape by bending

back on all panel and tab perforation lines.

3. Position and attach vinyl panels on the backside

of the box main panel using appropriate adhesive.

4. Form the box into a "tube" to bring the back side
tab flange to tuck under the opposite side panel edge,
adjust for top/bottom alignment, and glue seam.

NOTE that this seam can be fastened
by flattening the box and applying fingertip
pressure along the edge.

5. Cut a 7-9 inch length of hang twine or ribbon

and insert ends through top hole, from outside

to underside.

6. Glue or otherwise securely attach ribbon ends
to underside of top flap.

7. To help hang loop to stay secure and also

camouflage the ends, position and attach

the underside cover panel as shown.

8. Bend top flaps inward, tuck inside box upper

edges, and glue flaps to box body.

9. If desired for decoration, slide a decorative

bead over the ribbon and move to position at roof.

(Glue in place for choking hazard prevention.)

10. Insert the Lindt chocolate foil-wrapped bear

on its commercial platform into the box 

through bottom opening . . . 

. . . and slide fully inside.

Alternatively, pour loose candies into box.

11. fold bottom side tabs inward, bend top flap
into position . . . 

. . . and tuck rounded tip into slot.

Fasten flap in place with a clear adhesive circle

or equivalent piece of tape, etc.

12. Prepare the tag and glue in place
or use twine loop to attach to hanger, etc.

Here are the two styles of fillers

in the completed boxes.