Friday, 17 September 2010

Milk Carton Packaging

I recently picked up a pack of white milk cartons from Riot Art and Crafts. They are made from a thick white card with a gloss finish, and I thought they would be the perfect way to package up some hard to wrap gifts.

As it is never too early to start planning for Christmas, I decorated one in a Christmas theme this morning. The shape of the carton will be perfect for giving cookies, wrapped in a cellophane bag and then popped inside.




I used the Cricut Very Merry Tags to cut the reindeer.







I also made up one with a Ice-Cream Sundae birthday theme using the Cricut Sweet Treats Cartridge.  The cartons would also be great for kids birthday party favours.



I think you will be seeing more milk carton projects over here in the future.

17 comments:

suzitee said...

Those milk cartons are awesome...lots of potential for creating! Love how you've used your Cricut and Cuttlebug....oh what fun you'll have at Christmas time!

our shabby cottage said...

You are so awesome Lisa! Your ideas never cease to amaze me.

The Patch Craft said...

What a great idea, must put a trip to Riot Art on my list when i'm down at the shops.

Margaret said...

The cartons have come up well, a little bit of imagination goes a long way. Years ago I covered washed milk cartons in contact andused them for potting cuttings in to and using as gifts. So many ways to recycle also.

Simone de Klerk said...

How I would love to receive cookies in a carton like that!
Beautiful decoration.

Crystal Velvet said...

I Have featured your christmas carton on www.christmascreative.blogspot.com

Lisar said...

Lisa, you are so inspiring...I can see myself taking a little trip to Riot to get some of these...you have decorated them beautifully....have a great weekend

Handmade in Israel said...

Wow! These are great. Truthfully, I think the box is a gift in itself :)

Stephanie said...

Clever and fun. I never knew you could buy empty milk cartons.

Terriaw said...

What fun projects! I can just imagine how excited the recipient of these gifts would be. Those cricuts sure are cool, making quite a statement!

Celestial Charms said...

What a splendid idea. No more crushed cookies as a gift! Your Cricut is sure coming in handy.
Maureen

notyet100 said...

both look so cool..

Erin said...

This is so darn cool. I love how you decorated them. I need to get me some white milk cartons right away!!!

www.makignmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com

GardenofDaisies said...

Really cute idea! I love the way you have decorated them!

Leonie said...

Great idea!!

Vivi said...

I love milk cartons !! And your's are fabulous !

good job =)

Packaging design said...

Most of these are more beautiful than practical. Great site - you have wonderful design and packaging ideas here. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

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