EXTRA CREDIT: Tokens of Confection {Martha Stewart Living}

The February issue of Martha Stewart Living is brimming with great inspiration. I love pretty packages and this story on turning ordinary chocolates into a special personalized gift with beautiful and unique packaging is right up my alley. Wood grain boxes are made by covering plain boxes with wood veneer and then stenciling them. A great way to package up treats without a heart or doily in sight.




Use craft paper punches to turn ordinary chocolate bars into something special. Just remove the outer wrapper and let the inner foil show through your paper cut outs. You instantly turn a grocery store chocolate into one-of-a-kind special chocolate bar.


These cute Valentine messages coordinate with fun candy. I love the rock candy with You Rock! And those gem candies are darling. You can find the clipart for the Valentines Cards at www.marthastewart.com/tokens-of-confection and all the candy sources are available in the magazine.

Photographs by Greg Vore

Are you creating Valentine’s treats this year? If you’re running out of time, any of these packaging ideas can be made quickly and filled with store-bought treats.  The February issue of Martha Stewart Living is on stands now and filled with amazing ideas.

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