Today’s project is a tall & skinny milk carton for a tube of M&Ms Minis!
I’ve wanted to make a box for these for a long time now, so I’m thrilled to have finally done it! Here’s what the side looks like:
And here’s a different angle:
These tubes of M&Ms Minis are available year-round, so this would be a great project to adapt for different occasions throughout the year! Without further ado, here’s my video tutorial:
Here’s the template for reference:
Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful & blessed weekend!
PROJECT MEASUREMENTS:
- Flirty Flamingo cardstock: 6-1/2″ x 7″
- Score along the 6-1/2″ side at 1-1/2″, 3″, 4-1/2″, and 6″
- Rotate clockwise and score along the 7″ side at 1-1/2″, 5-1/2″, flip the cardstock and score at 6-1/2″
- Flip the cardstock again, rotate counter-clockwise and score at 2-1/4″ and 5-1/4″, but only down to the first horizontal score line
- Heartfelt Specialty DSP
- 1-3/8″ x 3-7/8″ (4 pcs – portrait)
- 7/8″ x 1-3/8″ (2 pcs – landscape)
PROJECT SUPPLY LIST:
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Very cute. Thanks for sharing.
This is exactly what I was looking for! I just ordered the mini M&M tubes for my kids to pass out as Valentine treats and wanted to dress them up a bit. Thank you for the inspiration!
Hi Julie,
I’m attempting to make your milk carton for the mini M&M container but I think my container is a tad larger than the one you demonstrated. My container measures 5 1/2 “ and when placed in the milk carton using your measurements it comes straight to the top not allowing for any folds. Can you please help and tell me what adjustments I need for the cardstock and scoring to accommodate my M&M container.
I just love this project!! Thank you for you help in advance.
Mary Harris
SU Demonstrator
Hi Mary! Try these measurements for the larger (1.77oz) container:
Cardstock: 6-1/2″ x 8-1/2″
– Score along the 6-1/2″ side at 1-1/2″, 3″, 4-1/2″, and 6″
– Rotate clockwise and score along the 7″ side at 1-1/2″, 7″, flip the cardstock and score at 8″
– Flip the cardstock again, rotate counter-clockwise and score at 2-1/4″ and 5-1/4″, but only down to the first horizontal score line
DSP:
1-3/8″ x 5-3/8″ (4 pcs – portrait)
7/8″ x 1-3/8″ (2 pcs – landscape)
I have made several of these boxes for Valentine’s Day, and thanks to all your measuring and designing, I have some beautiful treat holders to share with friends. Thank you! Your tutorials are excellent…..so easy to follow.
P.S. A note of caution….there are two sizes of M&M minis tubes. The ones in the Valentine candy section of our Wal Mart are over an inch taller, so for the measurements that you used, people should purchase the shorter tube.
What an adorable box! I love everything about this suite. You made me love it even more with the directions of this cute as a bug box. Thank you so much for sharring!
These are the cutest things! You have such wonderful ideas! Your templates are so helpful especially being new to this! Thank you SO much for all you do!
I love this box! I look so forward to Wednesday nights and Friday mornings! Thanks for the awesome videos.
DAR-LING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TFS! xox
So adorable! I’ve seen these mini MnM’s. Cuteness!
I love this box Julie. Going to make some for friends for V day. Also been wanting to mention to you that I really do like that you have a template for us to follow. I’ve been copying these out & they help me a great deal. TYFS & your time for making your videos easy for us to follow.
This is so cute and you make it look so easy! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks, again, for starting my day with a smile.
Love this box!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, Emily!
A neat idea for kids to give their classes for Valentine’s Day. The kids would love these more than a card. Thanks for sharing.
If I want to order that versamark refill do i just go to your web site or order direct from you??? Thanks
Hi Jane! Thank you so much! Yes, the easiest and fastest way to order from me is directly online. Here’s the link to order the VersaMark Refill: https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/102193/versamark-refill?dbwsdemoid=2149713