Today's Ghirardelli peppermint snowman treat holder was an experiment. Could I use something from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog to replicate one of my favorite quick and easy treat holders?
I was sad to see the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch retired. I have made countless different treat holders and boxes with the decorative punch over the years.
The Scalloped Tag Topper Punch was one of my go to stamping tools! When the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog debuted, I noticed a possible replacement - #159165 Designer Tags Dies on page 170.
This die set comes with 4 different tag dies, 1 decorative tag background die, 3 dies to cut shapes - a rose, a butterfly, and a floral sprig - and a tiny circle die.
I am excited about all of the tag shapes and decorative additions. However, the tiny circle die is what really surprised me. I thought, you know, it looks like a circle hole punch shape. That's helpful, I guess. I could just use a handheld circle punch though.
What's the big deal? The tiny little dot in the above graphics is not just a tiny circle die. It is a circle die that cuts the hole at the top of the tag, yes, but the actual die is in the shape of the top of the tag with the circle in the middle! Great, right!? The die's shape can be butted up to the top of the tag die for precise alignment!
No more guessing where the center of the tag is. The die lines up for you. That is why that tiny little circle in the above graphic is so great. So clever! Spread the word!
Ok. So, how did I turn a tag into a treat holder? The secret is to partially die cut only the ends of the designer series paper and not the bottom. To do this, cut the designer series paper slightly narrower than the width of the die. Fold the designer series paper in half.
Slide the open end of the designer series paper from the back of the die to the front. Keep the folded end on top of the die, so the fold won't get cut. If the side view of the treat holder, I didn't crease the fold line, so you could see where the fold area goes more easily.
Line up the open end of the designer series paper with the top of the tag die. Place the circle die on top of the designer series paper at the top of the tag. Place a piece of low tact tape on the dies and run it through the Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine.
Tada! Your "tag" is now twice as long as the die and ready to add your treats to.
Add the chocolate snowman with a bit of Stampin' Seal or a glue dot to the inside of the treat holder. Add the stamped and die cut stitched circle on dimensionals with some pearl basic jewels. Close up the treat holder and thread the ribbon half way through the top holes. Then tie the ribbon into a bow.
Once you make one treat holder. You will be making multiples in minutes!
Below are the measurements and the supply list for my Ghirardelli peppermint snowman treat holder. If you need supplies to recreate this treat holder, please, shop my online store HERE.
Measurements
- Treat Holder Base: 1-3/4" x 6"; scored at 3" (Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP))
- Greeting: 2" x 2" (Pool Party Cardstock) - use the 3rd smallest stitched circle die
- Ribbon: 8" long (Real Red and Garden Green 3/8" Ribbon Combo Pack)
Supplies
Stamps
#160888 Framed and Festive Stamp Set
Paper
#122924 Pool Party Cardstock
#159559 Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper (DSP)
Ink
#147114 Early Espresso Ink Pad
Embellishments
#159577 Real Red and Garden Green 3/8" Ribbon Combo Pack
#144219 Pearl Basic Jewels
#104430 Dimensionals
Tools
#159165 Designer Tags Dies
#159183 Stylish Shapes Dies
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner
#118486 Clear Block C
I made 12 treat holders with 1 sheet of 12" x 12" designer series paper and 1 piece of 8-1/2" x 11" cardstock. If you cut your 8-1/2" x 11" piece of cardstock into 2" x 11" strips, you can die cut 20 circles from one sheet of 8-1/2" x 11" cardstock, making this treat holder design very economical and a great way to use up designer series paper.
I hope you enjoyed today's snowman treat holder featuring the Designer Tags Dies and give it a try. How will you decorate your Designer Tags treat holder? Post your treat holder project photo and be sure to tag me with #craftwithbeth. I can't wait to see what treat holders you create using the Designer Tags Dies!
If you need supplies to make this project, please, shop my online store HERE.
If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me. I am happy to help you with you stamping questions!
Thanks for stopping by!
Beth
