2026 Project No. 2 – Santa’s Castle Candy Box Reproduction

[Howard]

Greetings to everyone,

Introduction
With the arrival of a new month in just a few days, I am excited to introduce another creative project: a reproduction of a vintage candy box inspired by a piece I saw on an antiques website. Unfortunately, I am unable to share a photograph of the original, as it is protected by copyright. However, I believe you can easily spot the original if you search “Japan putz candy box” on the internet.

My interpretation of the candy box may be slightly larger than the antique original, and it is not intended to be an exact replica. However, I have strived to capture the spirit and charm of the original using a similar brick pattern, color palette, and other details.

Project Construction and Details
The accompanying work-in-progress photographs and PDF pattern files provide a comprehensive guide to the project. I will share additional information soon regarding the stick-on windows, printed brick graphics, and other decorative features.

Santa Figure Tutorial
For those interested in constructing the Santa figure that accompanies the candy box, please refer to the following link. Once opened, scroll down to the reply dated March 8, 2018. While you will first encounter instructions for a larger Santa figure, the construction process for the smaller version is fundamentally the same.
https://www.cardboardchristmas.com/foru ... php?t=1422

Upcoming Projects
Stay tuned to the Cardboard Christmas Forum throughout 2026, as I have planned a series of engaging projects that I look forward to sharing.

Howard