MPS Challenge/Hershey Candy Bar Wrapper

My Pink Stamper is having a challenge. The challenge was to create something yummy. Can't think of something more yummy than a Hershey candy bar! Here is my take on wrapping it to create a party favor or just a gift to let someone know you're thinking of them.

I've seen several tutorials around the internet using a paper crimper; for everything from candy bar wrappers to sour cream containers. It's amazing how much more "finished" certain projects look using this little tool. I got mine from Michael's. They sell there for $19.99 but with the use of a coupon, you can save 40%! Here is my take on the candy bar wrapper.

I used a regular Hershey's Milk Chocolate candy bar, but you could cover any candy bar! To measure, I just laid my candy bar down on my designer paper and measured around until I got the desired size, kind of like wrapping a present.

For this candy bar, my cardstock measured 7 3/4 x 6. All I did was put my adhesive along all four corner of my square. I folded the two long ends first, then sealed the bottoms. I then used my crimper on both ends to give it that finished look.

I cut both the scalloped and the regular circle at 2 1/2 inches with my Cricut using the Mini Monograms cartridge. The "thanks" sentiment was a stamp from the dollar bin at Michael's. I decided to emboss the sentiment instead of stamping it. The brown ribbon is from the Dollar Tree and believe it or not, I LOVE that ribbon! It ties beautifully and it's only $1.00 for 6 yards!

I hope you enjoyed this little project. Thanks for looking!

Sweet Baby

I wanted to do a really simple card with just stamping. I think this is a sweet little card.





I am really loving this technique right now. Just tie a bow, pick out a button, tie some twine in the button holes and attach with a glue dot! I love it!

Supplies used for this card:

"Sweet" was from a stamp set by KI memories called "curly"
"Baby" was from Heidi Swapp

The giraffe and elephant were from Hampton Art

footlongs called "Woodland Animals"
Ribbon was from the Dollar Tree (surprisingly, this ribbon ties really well!)

Thanks for looking!

Valentine's Day Treat Bags

Well, Valentine's Day is right around the corner and while it's not a big deal in my family, I still like to give those close to me a little something. This would be a great little treat box/bag that can be filled with Hershey kisses or you could even put a fun size M&M treat bag in it. I got the idea for this adorable little box from Angie over at http://www.chicnscratch.typepad.com/. If you're looking for cute little gift ideas, you should definitely check her out. I promise, you won't be disappointed!

You can find directions for this by going to Chic N Scratch's You Tube channel and it's called the Blessing Mix Box. If you have any questions, just comment below and I'll be sure to respond. Also, you can click on the picture to enlarge it.

Thanks for looking!