Where to buy boxes/cups for Candy Gifts?

[Chelle D]

Hello all! I am wondering where you all buy nice boxes and foil candy cups. I am making Anna's Roca, some espresso fudge that I will cut into individual pieces, Frangos, and probably some bark of some sort....maybe the cabernet truffles too.

Let me know where to get nice packaging or if you have festive ideas to package it up.

Thanks!

[Kathy B]

If you have a Hobby Lobby or a Michael's in your area, check them out. I am sure you can find something there.

[gertdog]

Chelle, do you have a Michael's or other craft store near you? They sometimes have a selection of candy and cake decorating supplies, including packaging.

There is a store near me in NJ that has all kinds of packaging supplies for candy, and they are online. Their prices are reasonable, but I don't know what they charge for shipping. It would stink to pay 75 cents for packet of foil candy cups and then have to pay $5 in shipping! But it's worth a look: Candyland Crafts (www.candylandcrafts.com)

I think I remember other BBers saying good things about Paper Mart (www.papermart.com) as well.

[annagins]

I've had good luck with Paper Mart. The Almond Roca fits nicely into their wax-lined brown paper window bags and no one beats their prices.

Here's a link (http://www.usbox.com/Candy-Food/index.html) to another source I found recently. I haven't ordered from them yet and can't vouch for their service, but they have more to choose from.

Another one I like is Plastic Container City (http://www.plasticcontainercity.com). Plastic Container City is allows you to make small orders, but their packaging is more utilitarian.

Good luck making and delivering your goodies. :)

Finding the right packaging is so important.

[leightx]

Check out Target's $1 section - they have some really cute small tin pails that would be perfect for a smaller gift.

[dsignpeach]

Cabernet truffles! Would you please share the recipe?

thanks!

[Chelle D]

Cabernet Truffles

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Alcohol Candy / Fudge
Desserts Tried it - OMG

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate -- finely chopped
1/3 cup Imperial Margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup fat free evaporated milk
2 fluid ounces Cabernet Sauvignon -- (1/4 cup)
Unsweetened cocoa powder to coat truffles

In a double boiler, melt the chocolate over simmering water. Remove from heat, mix in the butter until smooth, then whisk in the cream, the vanilla, and the wine.

Cover and chill until it firms up. Then form round balls (1 to 1 1/2 inches) of the chocolate mixture and roll them in the cocoa to coat. Store, covered in the refrigerator until just before serving.

Description:
"I was given this recipe for these scrumptious truffles from Mainbrace Internationl Limited. They are agents for fine wines, spirits, and beers in Atlantic Canada, Nova Scotia. I Hope you enjoy them. Serve them as an after dinner "Sweet", your guests
will"
Source:
"Dianas Desserts, Recipe adapted from Mainbrace International Limited, Agents For Fine Wines, Spirits and Beers in Atlantic Canada, Nova Scotia. They're website is: http://www.mainbrace.ca"
Copyright:
"© 2003 Diana Baker Woodall"

[dsignpeach]

YUM! Thank you.

[Chelle D]

Thanks for the ideas! I am totally the most anti-crafy person so I never thought of Michaels. I will have to check them out. I have seen some of the online sources mentioned, but wanted to know if anyone had tried them. Thanks for the ideas and keep them coming if you have others.

[Beth]

I can't add to the suggestions you have already gotten, so I have to ask -- is that espresso fudge recipe posted somewhere? ;)