Monday, February 16, 2015

Little Boxes



What to do with last year's calenders?
Usually I make them into envelopes or little gift bags
but this year I had one that was on the small side
so I made little boxes
(giving myself recycling points here)


What did I put into them? Date Delights

Some of you have asked me for this simple recipe: 
Melt 500 grams mashed dates (without  pits) with 50 grams of butter
Let cool for a bit and add 3 cups of goodies
I use broken cookies, nuts, chocolate chip, dried fruit, etc.
Roll into a sausage shape and chill again,
and, finally, roll in coconut and slice.
Best kept in the freezer and taken out 20 min. before nibbling



28 comments:

KC'sCourt! said...

They look lovely and sweet, definitely going to make some of those
Julie

Pammy Sue said...

What a great idea using your old calendars to make things. The boxes are adorable. I absolutely love dates. I bet those cookies are fabulous!

Luciana F. Damiano said...

A brilliant idea and delicious to recycle.

Carla from The River said...

I love this idea! Thank you for sharing your recipe too! Yummy!

Maya Kuzman said...

We recycle them or use in other paper related crafts. This idea is awesome! Thank you for sharing!

Art and Sand said...

I love your idea. I have a Sizzix and several box patterns. Now I have some fun boxes to be making!

Mereknits said...

The boxes are such a great idea. Love them.
Meredith

Lazy Days & Sundays said...

Hi Amalia thank you for visiting my blog. Thought I'd pop by and see what you have been up to. Your boxes are lovely and very clever.

GĂ©raldine B. said...

Great idea ! they're beautiful and so colourful !!! Very nice !

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Revrunner said...

You're so imaginative! I'm still looking at some Christmas cards I received this past December lying on my coffee table and wondering what I'm going to do with them.

Amy at love made my home said...

What a lovely thing to do! xx

Gillian said...

Really lovely. I have the Peter Rabbit plate too!

Tanna said...

Very clever! And, the date roll looks delicious! blessings ~ tanna

Gillian said...

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The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

How yummy your date treats look! The Peter Rabbit plate is wonderful for serving. Your boxes are lovely works of art. Such creativity! ♥

Dewena said...

Amalia I had to come visit after finding your very nice comment on my blog. I knew when I read through your list of "interest" on the blogger page that you would be a treat!

The Peter Rabbit plate is one I gave my daughter years and years ago! Your handmade crafts are lovely.

greenrabbitdesigns said...

Those little boxes are so clever, I love the little treats inside them too!
And that gorgeous little plate.....ah! :)
V x

La Table De Nana said...

I love creativity..and Beatrix Potter:)

September Violets said...

I don't know which looks better ... the cute(!!) little boxes, or the yummy date slices. Will have to give these a try. Great recycling ;)
Wendy

September Violets said...

I don't know which looks better ... the cute(!!) little boxes, or the yummy date slices. Will have to give these a try. Great recycling ;)
Wendy

EG CameraGirl said...

I really like your little boxes, a great way to recycle. The Date Delights sound scrumptious.

Poppy said...

A very colourful and creative way to recycle, and fill up with these delicious date goodies!

xo
Poppy

Enara Girl said...

After reading your post, I'm hungry. xoxo

The House with the Blue Door said...

These look delicious - I'm definitely going to have to try them! I like the plate too - it reminds me of a Beatrix Potter plate I had when I was little :)
Cathy x

handmade by amalia said...

I made little hexagon balls from cards to decorate a party, That's one idea.

handmade by amalia said...

Everything tastes better with a side of Beatrix :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Thank you so much! I'll do it as soon as I can.
A kiss

handmade by amalia said...

Thank you for this! Very nice to see you here.