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DIY: S’mores Kits
November 2nd, 2009
Happy Monday to all of you! I spent the weekend with my family celebrating my twin sisters 30th birthdays. We had a blast and I wish that we could have spent the whole week together. To celebrate the occasion I put together these little S’mores kits for everyone. There’s something about fall weather, a cabin and a fireplace that just scream S’mores. Besides, who doesn’t love Graham Crackers, chocolate and marshmallows?
I wish I could take credit for this fun little kit but I actually spotted this while shopping at Packaging Specialties, my favorite packaging store here in Seattle. They used clear accetate boxes to wrap up all the necessities for homemade S’mores and I just added a bit of baker’s twine to finish it off. The two bottom boxes measure 3″x3″x2″ and the top one is 2″ square. These would make a sweet guest room gift at a wedding or a nice treat for house guests over the coming holidays. Simply add a coordinating ribbon, roast and enjoy!
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:44 am
oh my gosh that is just the cutest idea!
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:53 am
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:21 am
Love, love, love this… will be doing this as christmas gifts this year! Thanks so much for the idea/inspiration!
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:52 am
I love this. Fabulous idea! Perfect for the holidays.
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:35 am
That’s such a clever idea. I love it
I think I’ll be doing this as neighbor gifts 
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:58 pm
This would be AMAZING with the caramel marshmallows I made this weekend… I’m totally doing this.
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:04 pm
So cute and clever. I will be giving these to my knitting girls for the Holidays!
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Very nicely done and a great idea too! I bet everyone was raving about it.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:13 pm
yumm. look at the dark chocolate. they’re so beautiful.
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:20 pm
That is seriously cute. Might have to be my “neighbor” gifts this Christmas! I am in love with that packaging!
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:41 am
thank you for sharing!will make a cute holiday gift with homemade marshmallows and hot chocolate mix. can i talk you into designing a label for it?
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:32 am
So cute! I love it!
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Definitely doing this for the holidays this year!
November 4th, 2009 at 4:51 am
This is pure genius.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:28 am
These are such a great idea. I love it! I didn’t know about that store around here. After looking online, I decided I definately have to go there for a visit since I just live in Auburn, WA. Thank you for this great holiday idea.
November 4th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
wow, do I loooooove this idea. Thanks for sharing!
November 5th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Great post! I re-posted on my site (gave you credit) and added a link for gourmet marshmallows. Great d-i-y idea.
November 10th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Wow, what a fabulous idea! I’m definitely looking for ways to make presents this year, and this is a super cute idea to save money! xoxo Kadie
November 10th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
So cute. I love s’mores. What kind of chocolate did you use?
November 11th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Thanks everyone for your kinds words, I’m so glad you all like the S’mores kits! The chocolate that I used were squares from a standard Hershey’s Milk chocolate bar. Mmmm, kinda feel like a S’more for breakfast now….
November 11th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
I’m getting married next year and while the wedding will hopefully have some class, the rehearsal dinner is going to be one big country country “hoe-down” at my fiance’s cabin. Like you said, can’t have a cabin party without s’mores. What a great idea!
November 18th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
I love this kit idea…I gave you a shout out on my blog today.
November 21st, 2009 at 12:19 pm
I linked your idea on my blog. This is a great gift idea and I love the way you packaged it!
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:38 am
thanks for the fabulous idea! I’ve posted on my blog: http://www.loveinlaevents.com/blog/?p=105
I visit your blog often and it’s always a breath of fresh air.
best wishes,
Sarah
Love in LA Events
818-744-6041
November 24th, 2009 at 7:03 am
A friend of mine told me about this S’more Kit DIY idea; which is very elegant. They thought I should tell you guys about a complimentary gift idea. We hand-make personalized wooden marshmallow roasting sticks in three sizes (47″, 30″, 16″) to which you can add any wording that you’d like (nicknames, dates, special events). Of course, if you don’t want us to do it, you could make them yourself. Check out the website for more info. http://www.MarshmallowChefSticks.com
Happy Thanksgiving!- Don
November 24th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
love LOVE this idea. i’ve been thinking of all sorts of DIY gift ideas and this one by far seems like the easiest I’ve come across! this is a definite must.
November 29th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
I love this post…. trying to think of other ideas that could be along the same lines. Any ideas on other gifties that could go together in boxes like these?
December 1st, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Scrumptious Idea!
December 7th, 2009 at 9:02 am
has anyone been able to find these boxes online anywhere? I need a whole bunch, so don’t want to try and find them all at a store!
December 8th, 2009 at 7:50 am
That is such a cute gift idea! Thanks for sharing.
December 10th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Any way you can tell me where you found the clear boxes? I’ve looked at my local Michael’s, but no luck there!! I’d really like to make these for my son’s teachers!! Great idea!!
December 12th, 2009 at 10:21 am
I absolutely love this idea! I am definitely going to keep it up my sleeve for a future hostess gift. I just featured it in a post on my blog about DIY Christmas presents:
http://mrspottsthoughts.blogspot.com/2009/12/hostess-gifts.html
Thanks!
December 16th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Love it! Problem is, I can’t find the acetate boxes anywhere and I’ve searched EVERYWHERE: Michael’s, Target, Walmart, Hobby Lobby and even The Container Store. Where can I buy them?
December 16th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Hi Linda, I was able to purchase mine through Packaging Specialties and I know they are able to take orders over the phone. I have also purchased them through Paper Mart which has a great selection too! Good luck and happy holidays!
January 6th, 2010 at 7:52 am
Fun! I do these at parties a lot. I bring in a bunch of tall round vases and throw in pre wrapped mini Hershey’s, marshmellows and use bamboo skewers for the sticks. So much fun!
January 8th, 2010 at 8:03 am
GREAT IDEA. Just featured on my blog: http://shelzstudio.blogspot.com/2010/01/smores-diy-snow-day-treat.html as a snow day treat. Been bogged down in the snow here in WV!
April 21st, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Thank you so much for this idea. I’m going to link it to the MOPS forum for craft leaders.
July 20th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
What a great idea! I’ll do this for my coworkers!!
August 1st, 2010 at 8:22 pm
I don’t know what I heart more about your kit, it’s own cuteness, the baker’s twine (my current obsession) or that I saw it there too and love it even more!