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Saturday, November 6, 2021

Friends of Unity November Blog Hop

 Well hello everyone. I am super excited for this months Friends of Unity Blog Hop. This month we are doing Not a Card. I hope we do this again in the future because I had so many ideas and not enough time to do them. You are going to be amazed by everyone's projects so be sure to scroll to the end and hop along with us.



I have to admit that my project I finally settled on was heavily influenced by the upcoming holiday season and this wonder new stamp set released this week for Unity Stamp Co's Brown Thursday sale. You have to check out all the deals and new releases.

I made Ghiradelli square candy holders. They are so quick and easy and will be so much fun to have on hand to pass out to guest and friends. I started with the Christmas Linen Two paper pack from Unity. You have to check out their papers. They are such a perfect weight and quality and I was able to use them without having to layer them up with card stock. 

Here's a close up of a couple of them. I used the brand new stamp set "Sweet Treat Christmas" to decorate them. This set has 6 great images and sentiments and is absolutely perfect for these. The images are cookies which makes them great for lots of cards, but I was able to fussy cut the inside part of the cookie for these holders so they would fit a bit better. 

The candy square just fits right inside and I held them in place with just a couple of glue dots. 

Unity Stamp Co's paper pads are 6"x6" so I started by cutting them into 2" wide strips. You get 3 per piece of paper. I did pick designs that didn't have an up or down so the back side wouldn't be upside down once I folded them up.

You will need to score them in two places. Score at 2 7/8" and at 3 1/8". This will give you a 1/4" bottom for the pocket. You can make these any size if you want, just find the center and score 1/8" on either side. Fold on the score lines so the patterned side of the paper is facing out.

I decided to use an old corner punch on all four of the corners before assembling. To make a hole to tie the ribbon through, just carefully match up the top edges. I chose to punch a single 1/4" hole and tie the ribbon over the top edges. You could also punch 2 holes side by side and tie the ribbon in a bow. Once the corners and hole were punched, I cut some scrap papers from the same back and layered them on top of the front side. I glued down the stamped and colored images I had already cut out. I put the Ghiradelli square inside, making sure to fold the long end flaps to the back side so it fit a bit better. I held them in place with a couple of glue dots. Tie a ribbon at the top and sit back and admire your treat holders.

Don't forget to hop along with everyone this month and leave them lots of love in the comments.

Alaine-you are here









21 comments:

  1. These are truly adorable! I love that stamp set and you've done a great job of showcasing it. Love your colouring, especially on the little Christmas light bulb <3

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  2. This is such a cute idea, and I love the stamps you have used

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  3. What a great idea to make a bunch of these to give at work, bank, post office, etc. Easy and it's a nice you h of appreciation.

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  4. Cute idea, Alaine! I love your paper choice and the Sweet Treat Christmas stamps were a perfect touch!

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  5. This is going to be a fun holiday project to try. I love each chocolate holder that you made. Your coloring is awesome and these images are adorable.

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  6. Those cute images really are perfect for this project! Super cute and festive, tfs!

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  7. These are fun! I can see doing an advent calendar with these. So cute to hold that candy.

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  8. So many great ideas! Perfect size for the dance girls my daughter hangs out with every day!!

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  9. These are so cute and festive. Great way to give chocolate.

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  10. Alaine these are so clever!!!!!

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  11. Darling candy holder idea, and I love Ghirardelli candy! The images you used are so fun!

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  12. I absolutely love these! Such a perfect way to wrap up a little treat!

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  13. Love these treat holders! I have mine planned for this year but I may try these next year! Your coloring is always so beautiful!!!
    Vannessa Osbourn

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  14. How fun these look!
    Great idea.
    Carla from Arizona

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  15. These are amazing! Love your candy holders! Fabulous idea!

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  16. Wonderful ideas!!! Great stamp set, patterned paper, and tips! Just darling! Love them all! Thanks for the inspiration. Happy Holidays!

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  17. Wow, fun and easy, now that you showed us how!

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  18. I like to give little chocolate treats for stocking stuffers so what a fun idea! I've bookmarked it for future reference and just love how these came out.

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  19. Wonderful treat holders. Cannot go wrong with Ghiradelli choc. TY for directions.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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