I finally got around to making my Paper Pumpkin January 2017 Kit which was Valentine Treat Bags. I was waiting to see if I would actually make the treat bags or if I would make some alternative ideas, like valentine cards. Of course these wouldn’t have to be just for Valentine’s Day. I saw online where someone used these for party favors for a wedding.
What is Paper Pumpkin? It’s a crafting kit from Stampin’ Up! that comes in your mailbox once a month with a surprise project inside. Might be cards, might be a treat bag, might be an album, might be a decor item – you never know! I’ve heard some people don’t like surprises, but why not live dangerously?? It’s only stamps, ink and paper! And you do get an exclusive photopolymer stamp set inside every kit plus a small ink spot and all the supplies plus directions for making your kit. And every month there is a video from Stampin’ Up! to watch as well if you want a little more direction. (It does help!) You can follow the directions exactly or come up with your own project. There are no Paper Pumpkin Police checking if you made the project they sent! Surely you deserve a few minutes of crafting time for yourself!
I actually made my treat bags a little differently than the directions. I’d read that the top flap was difficult to fold over and keep closed because of the layers of paper and because of the arrow that was supposed to be in the fold. Since I was short on time (of course!) I just cut off that plain foldover part of the bag and stapled the top of the bag shut. Just be sure to put your treat inside first! I put 3 pieces of chocolate candy inside. Maybe you could put one more, depending on your candy. Of course it wouldn’t have to be just for candy – a small gift or gift card would be very nice inside as well! I didn’t make the arrows and I didn’t put the gold fine thread bunched up behind the stamped heart. I needed the quick and easy version! I’ll save the other supplies for another time. Even glue dots and dimensionals were included in this kit!
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