Well here is an example of how I got the most out of an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of card stock. Three of these treats can be made from one sheet of paper. My measurements started out by measuring my cellophane bag I used on the inside to hold the M&Ms. The (resealable) cello bag measures 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" and I got them off Ebay some time ago. I am pretty sure that by now I should be getting a kickback from cellophane bag sellers on Ebay, but {sigh} I am not. I originally intended to use these bags for little 3"x 3" cards, but that hasn't happened. I can already see a future post...3"x 3" cards.
Here the instructions:
- 1 sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" heavy card stock (3 projects can be made from this one page, if you cut on the 8 1/2" side. Long side at the top of your cutter.)
- Cut 3 1/2"x 8 1/2"
- Score on the 8 1/2" side (long side is at the top of your scorer) ...Score @ 1 1/2", 5", 5 1/2"
- I stamped my greeting now, before I bent the paper. Also if you want to emboss (far right example below) I would do it now.
- Fold on score lines
- On the 1 1/2" tab, use an edge paper punch of your choice.
- On this same 1 1/2" tab, fold this tab down and punch with a standard hole punch @ 1 1/2" and 2". These holes should be centered. (Punching through the tab and back of the treat bag at the same time.) Put ribbon through holes and tie.
- On the other end, use the Extra Wide Oval Punch...slide the paper all the way in and center the punch. This will create the "window" so you can see the candy.
- Fill candy in cellophane or perhaps you can make-shift a sandwich baggie if you don't have the cellophane bags. I taped it into place on the inside.
- This is an upside down "matchbook" fold. Decorate as you wish.
Three examples...simple on the left. One ribbon tied as a bow.
Middle: Three ribbons, tied in a know with Owl Punch.
Right: Embossed version, with Full Heart Punch.
Notice on the right example, I didn't center the oval window.
It is off-set to the right so I could put the owl on.
With the card from yesterday's post.
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