Treats for the Sweet

Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator Karen Robinson – Treats for the Sweet

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and while we typically only tend to give gifts to our nearest and dearest here, I just couldn’t resist making a little quick and easy treat that could be made in bulk and shared to spread some love everywhere.

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I found these little twirl lollipops at the Reject Shop recently (I’ve also seen them called unicorn lollipops) and thought they’d be perfect as a little treat for lots of different occasions. I’ve given them a Valentine’s feel this time but you could easily change the paper and sentiment to make them suitable for any celebration.

I used Real Red cardstock and the Sending Love DSP to make the base of the treat holders. They only use a 2 x 9-1/2″ piece of cardstock and a 1-3/4 x 2-1/2″ piece of DSP which means you can make four from one sheet of cardstock and six from the DSP, so quite economical as well 🙂

I stamped a sentiment from Sealed With Love in Basic Black and those lovely lips – my favourite stamp in this set – in Real Red onto white cardstock and cut it out with the 2nd largest circle from the Stitched Shapes Framelits. I layered this onto a scalloped circle of Real Red and attached it to the front of the holder with dimensionals.

A single rhinestone above the “i” finished it off and adds the sparkle that I love to have on all my projects .

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There are several options to keep the holder together but I went for quick, easy and secure, a staple on either side and it’s done. I found it easier to staple the sides before I’d attached the sentiment to the front and folded the front flap down. One thing I would change though is the orientation of the staples, I think I’d have the flat side on the back. I think it would look nicer and there’d be less chance of them catching on anything.

A Quick and Easy Tutorial:

Cardstock:
Real Red: 2″ x 9-1/2″ (for the base) & 3″ x 3″(for the scalloped circle)
Whisper White: 3″ x 3″ (for the sentiment circle)

DSP: 1-3/4″ x 2-1/2″

Score the base cardstock @ 1″ and 4-1/2″
Fold and burnish the folds, fold the 1″ section in the opposite direction to form a small flap on the front of the folder (see top right photo)
Round the corners (optional)
Attach the DSP piece with an even border around the bottom and sides
Staple the holder together under the flap portion and towards the edges (this might vary depending on the size of treat you are using)
Stamp your sentiment and image on the Whisper White piece and die cut with the 2nd largest stitched circle framelit
Die cut a Real Red scalloped circle using the 3rd largest scalloped circle framelit and adhere the two circles together
Attach to the front of the holder with dimensionals in the vertical centre of the sentiment piece
Embellish as desired

I hope this is easy to follow, if you have any questions just let me know.

I hope you enjoyed today’s quick and easy project and remember, with a different paper and sentiment you’d have a sweet little treat suitable for any occasion.

I hope you all have a lovely day 🙂

Cheers,
Karen