Sweetheart Valentine Treat Holder Two Ways

I have seen this style of treat holder all over Pinterest and Facebook over the last few years. I do not know what the exact name of this style of treat holder is. The base is a rectangle with an interlocking tab closure. Here is my version done in two ways.

Both ways to create this treat holder use partial cutting - whether it be with a punch or with a framelit. Partial cutting is a way to only cut the areas or sections of the shape. In this case, the partial cutting creates closure tabs on either end of the treat holder base.

The first way to create this treat holder is with the retired Sweetheart Punch. The Sweetheart Punch was recently back on the Clearance Rack. It was very popular and sold out before I could publish this post.

Start by cutting a 1-9/16" by 5-1/4" piece of Fresh Fig cardstock. With the 5-1/4" edge along the top of the Simply Scored Scoring Tool, score at 3/4" and at 2-1/8". Then rotate the cardstock 180 degrees. Score again at 3/4" and at 2-1/8". Alternatively, score at 3/4", 2-1/8", 3-1/8", and 4-1/2".

The tab closures are made by punching only the top of the heart. To do this, insert one of the 1-9/16" edges into the Sweetheart Punch from the bottom to the top of the punch instead of from the side and punch. Punching the heart this way keeps the heart shape attached to the treat holder base.

Then rotate the treat holder base 180 degrees and punch the other 1-9/16" edge.

The treat holder base should now look like this.

Next, cut along one of the 3/4" score lines about half way across the treat holder base from the right side. Then cut along the other 3/4" score about half way across the treat holder base from the left side.

Cut two 1-7/16" by 1-1/4" pieces of Whisper White cardstock, two 1-3/8" by 1-1/8" pieces of Painted with Love Designer Series Paper, one 1/2" Whisper White circle, one 1" square piece of Melon Mambo cardstock, and one 2-1/2" by 3/4" piece of Whisper White cardstock.

Adhere the Painted with Love Designer Series Paper rectangles to the Whisper White rectangles. Adhere one to the front of the treat holder base and one to the back of the treat holder base.

Stamp Happy Valentine's Day on the 2-1/2" by 3/4" piece of Whisper White cardstock with Fresh Fig ink and punch out with the Classic Label Punch. Adhere the greeting to the right side of the heart tab as shown in the photograph below.

Die cut the top of the party hat from the Celebration Thinlits from the Melon Mambo cardstock.

Stamp the small heart image from Heart Happiness with Melon Mambo ink on the 1/2" circle. Adhere to the Melon Mambo party hat top. Add a dimensional to the back and adhere to the front of the treat holder base in the center of the Painted with Love Designer Series Paper rectangle.

Wrap a Hearshey chocolate nugget with a 1" by 3" piece of Painted with Love Designer Series Paper and glue the ends together. Liquid glue works better here than a dry adhesive. Add a glue dot to the back of the nugget.

Turn the treat holder base over and attach the chocolate candy nugget to the center. Fold up the sides and slide the tabs together to close the treat holder.

The Sweetheart Punch's shape is similar to the dies in the Sweet and Sassy Framelits collection. If you missed the Sweetheart Punch or already have the Sweet and Sassy Framelits, you can still recreate this treat holder.

The second way to recreate this treat holder uses the Big Shot Machine and the Sweet and Sassy Framelits to cut away part of the heart shape. This method is called partial die cutting. Partial die cutting is a way of positioning the acrylic plates so that only a section of the framelit or thinlit is cut. Think of partial die cutting as fussy cutting for the Big Shot Machine.

To partial die cut a framelit or thinlit, place the die on top of the cardstock you wish to cut. Then position the top acrylic plate on top of the area you wish to cut and leave the area you do not wish to cut uncovered by the top acrylic place. Here the edge of the top acrylic plate to lined up with the 3/4" score line.

Then run it through the Big Shot Machine. Repeat for the other end.

The treat holder base should now look like this. The two tops of the hearts are cut and the bottom point is not.

Trim the extra cardstock from the sides of the hearts. Cut the tabs and decorate in the same manner as the first version of this treat holder.

Whether you use a punch or a framelit, this is a sweet treat for your Valentine! I bet this treat holder would look great decorated as a butterfly too! I hope you give this treat holder a try. How would you decorate your treat holder? I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Valentine’s Day Treat Holder Two Ways Supply List
Stamps	#145769 Heart Happiness (Photopolymer) #128748 Teeny Tiny Wishes (Wood-Mount) #127802 Teeny Tiny Wishes (Clear-Mount)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #115320 Melon Mambo Cardstock #144242 Fresh Fig Cardstock #145580 Painted with Love Designer Series Paper
Ink	#144082 Fresh Fig Ink Pad #126948 Melon Mambo Ink Pad
Embellishments	#104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools	#126199 Stampin’ Pierce Mat #143263 Big Shot Machine #141707 Sweet and Sassy Framelits #143703 Celebration Thinlits #141491 Classic Label Punch #133786 Sweetheart Punch (retired) #119869 1/2" Circle Punch #122334 Simply Scored Scoring Tool

For You Ghirardelli Square Treat Holder

January is one of my favorite times of the year for candy! My grocery cart is so full with bags of chocolate squares, foiled wrapped dark chocolate hearts, candy-coated chocolate pieces, and more that it would make my dentist cringe, for sure! However, it is not all for me or my husband. I make an incredible amount of treat holders for classes and to deliver to my customers, friends, team members, community members, and more.

My ultimate favorite candy for this time of year is a strawberry-filled dark chocolate square! The combination of strawberries and dark chocolate is divine! I designed this chocolate square treat holder that is perfect to give to your loved ones.

Start by cutting a 2" x 6" piece of Pool Party cardstock. With the 6" edge along the top of the Simply Scored Scoring Tool, score at 2-7/8" and at 3-1/8". Then punch each 2" end with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. Burnish the score lines. This will become the treat holder base.

Cut a 1-3/4" x 2-1/8" piece of Basic Gray cardstock. Adhere it to the front rectangle of the treat holder base.

Cut a 1-5/8" x 2" piece of Whisper White cardstock. Stamp the large floral image with Basic Gray Archival ink on top of the Whisper White cardstock rectangle, covering as much of the cardstock as possible. Allow to dry for a few moments. Then color in using Powder Pink, Fresh Fig, Berry Burst, and Lemon Lime Twist Stampin' Write Markers.

Then adhere it on top of the Basic Gray cardstock.

Stamp the "for you" greeting image from Bloom' Birthday on a 2" x 1-1/2" piece of Whisper White cardstock. Die cut with the small heart die (cut out will measure about 1-3/8" x 1-1/4") from the Sweet and Sassy Framelit collection.

Add a dimensional to the back of the heart die cut and adhere to the front lower left corner of the treat holder base.

Place a Ghirardelli or other chocolate square in the middle of the treat holder base. Adhere chocolate square with a glue dot.

With an 8" piece of Powder Pink 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon, tie a Lark's Head Knot through the top of the treat holder base. Start by folding the ribbon in half. With the treat holder base facing you, thread the fold of the ribbon through the hole. Pull the ribbon halfway through the hole . Then push the ribbon tails through the loop made by the folded ribbon and pull to tighten. Trim ribbon tails as desired.

Your treat holder is ready for giving! Who would you give this sweet strawberry treat to?

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

For You Ghirardelli Chocolate Square Treat Holder Supply List
Stamps	#143925 Wood Words (Wood-Mount) #143928 Wood Words (Clear-Mount) #140655 Birthday Blooms (Wood-Mount) #140658 Birthday Blooms (Clear-Mount)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #121044 Basic Gray Cardstock #122924 Pool Party Cardstock
Ink	#140932 Basic Gray Archival Ink Pad #144082 Fresh Fig Ink Pad #144033 2017-2019 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
Embellishments	#104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals #144151 Powder Pink 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon
Tools	#143263 Big Shot #141707 Sweet and Sassy Framelits #133324 Scalloped Tag Topper Punch #122334 Simply Scored Scoring Tool