Whale Done Fish Cracker Snack Tag

My demonstrator team leader Colleen Magness made this cute Whale Done fish cracker snack bag topper for one of our Better Your Best Demonstrator Team events quite awhile ago. She made everyone little goodie bags with some projects to make, a stamp set, some embellishments, and some snacks to enjoy during our event. The decoration of the snack bag was such a thoughtful touch! I felt so special!

I had taken pictures of her fish cracker snack decoration and completely forgot to share what an adorable addition this was to our event goodie bags. I was flipping through the photos on my phone and found them. After I shared my s'mores bag topper project on June 13th, I knew Colleen's bag topper would provide you with even more inspiration on how to dress up a snack bag!

I loved how Colleen created an underwater scene with the Whale Done stamp set and how kind it was for her to make our team event that much more special! Plus, the construction of the tag is genius!

The Pretty Peacock cardstock was folded in half and stapled to the top of the fish cracker bag with the staple prongs showing in the front and the smooth side of the staple showing on the back. Then she stamped and adhered the under the sea scene to the Pretty Peacock cardstock, covering the staple prongs. The ribbon was tied onto the tag next followed by the whale cut out and the layered circles.

Talk about a clever way to hide the sharper edges of the staple!

To make the underwater scene, Colleen stamped a piece of Basic White cardstock with the seaweed and coral stamps along the bottom and stamped the school of fish across the top. She then sponged around the outer edges of the Basic White cardstock to create an underwater look to the tag.

Below are the measurements and supplies to make Colleen's fish cracker snack bag topper. Colleen's bag topper used Pretty Peacock cardstock and ink. However, Pretty Peacock is a retired In Color. You could substitute Pacific Point or your favorite blue or blue green cardstock and ink pad. I have substituted Pacific Point in the measurements and the supply list below.

Measurements

• Tag Topper Base: 4-1/2" x 4-1/2"; scored at 2-1/4" (Pacific Point Cardstock)
• 1st Mat: 4-1/2" x 2" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Circle 1: 2" x 2" (Basic White Cardstock) - use the 1-9/16" diameter circle die
• Circle 2: 2" x 2" (Pumpkin Pie Cardstock) - use the 1-3/4" diameter circle die
• Whale: 2-1/2" x 2" (Basic White Cardstock)

Supplies

#158315 Whale Done Stamp Set
#159276 Basic White Cardstock
#11350 Pacific Point Cardstock
#105117 Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
#147098 Pacific Point Ink Pad
#147086 Pumpkin Pie Ink Pad
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
#118486 Clear Block C
#118485 Clear Block D
#118490 Clear Block H
#152699 Whale Punch
#151770 Layering Circle Dies
#152462 Pool Party 3/8" Ribbon
Fish Cracker Snack-sized Bags
Stapler
Staples


It is fun to incorporate stamping into everyday items and events! This snack bag topper is such a cute and delightful way to deliver snacks for an event like a birthday party, an aquarium trip, a road trip, a movie night, tailgating, and more!

I hope you try decorating snack bags! If you need supplies to make this Whale Done snack bag topper, please, shop my online store HERE. I can't wait to see how you decorate your snack bag!

If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me. I am happy to help you with your stamping questions!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
Beth

Fourth of July Fireworks and Daisy Lane Treat Holders

Get your Fourth of July celebration ready with these patriotic treat holders! I created three different treat holders for your cookout - a mini treat box topped with a patriotic gerber daisy, a matchbox with cardstock firecrackers, and a peanut butter cup treat bag with bunting tag topper.

First up is a cello bag filled with patriotic peanut butter cups topped with a banner and fireworks tag.

The banner/bunting image is from the Above the Clouds stamp set (Item #149404). I stamped the banner image four times across the tag and hand wrote "Happy 4th of July!" on the pennants with a Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Write Marker (Item #147159 2018-2020 In Color Stampin' Write Markers). The fireworks are from the Birthday Backgrounds stamp set (Item #151260).

I used the retired 2" by 8" cellophane bags. I love this size for making treat holder! I was sure to stock up when they were retiring this past June. However, you find a similarly sized cellophane bag at local craft stores and online.

To create the belly band around the tiny clear treat box (Item #141699), I cut a 3/4" by 11" piece of Whisper White cardstock and stamped the strings of stars stamp from the Making Christmas Bright stamp set (Item #148046) along the length of the belly band. Then I put Tear and Tape Adhesive at one 3/4" side end on top of the stamped images. To finish the belly band, I wrapped the cardstock around the box, starting at the center of the top of the box and creasing at each box edge. The belly band is secured in place in the center of the box top. Any excess cardstock can be trimmed at this time. The belly band join is covered by the patriotic daisy embellishment.

The daisy embellishment is a combination of layering the two daisy punches, the 1-1/8" scalloped circle punch, and the 1/2" circle punch. Punch 4 daisies using the Daisy Punch (Item #143713) from Real Red cardstock. Punch 4 medium daisies using the Medium Daisy Punch (Item #149517) from Whisper White cardstock. Punch two 1-1/8" scalloped circles (Item #146138) from Blueberry Bushel cardstock. Punch one 1/2" circle (Item #119869) from Daffodil Delight cardstock.

Using a bone folder curl the petals of all of the daisies. Adhere the red daisies together, off setting each layer from the layer immediately below it. Adhere the white daisies together, off setting each layer from the layer immediately below it. Adhere the stack of white daisies to the center of the stack of red daisies.

Cut in between each scallop on the scallop circles towards the center of the circle but not all the way to the center. Curl each "petal" upwards with a bone folder. Adhere the two scalloped circles together, offsetting them as best as possible. Then adhere them to the center of the white daisies.

Place the Daffodil Delight 1/2" circle on top of the Paper Piercing Mat (Item #126199). Use a stylus to make the daisy center more 3D. Move the stylus in a circular motion around the edge of the circle a few times and then again closer to the center of the circle. The circle will start to look like a little bowl.

Place a mini dimensional in the center of the white daisy stack. Remove the mini dimensional backing and stick the Daffodil Delight 1/2" circle on top.

The last treat holder is a version of my Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie matchbox treat holder. I created my own fireworks designer series paper using the fireworks stamp from the Birthday Background stamp set (Item #151260) and Whisper White cardstock.

The firework embellishments use the same strings of stars stamp from Making Christmas Bright as on the mini treat box belly band. Stamp the strings of stars stamp on a 3/4" by 2-1/2" piece of Whisper White cardstock. Curl the cardstock with a bone folder. Turn the cardstock over, so that the back is facing up. Roll up the cardstock into a tight tube. Unroll the cardstock. Put a piece of Tear and Tape Adhesive on both of the short ends and remove the backing. Stick 5 pieces of Silver Thread to one of the pieces of Tear and Tape Adhesive (cut the Silver Thread about 2" long pieces or so). Roll up the cardstock and press the end securely in place. Trim the Silver Thread. Make two more firework embellishments and adhere them to the top of the matchbox with liquid glue.

How will you decorate your table at your Fourth of July cookout? I would love to see what Fourth of July treat holders you have created! Please leave a comment below (click on the pencil icon)! I would love to hear from you!

You can find the measurements and a supply list for this project at the end of the post. I hope you enjoyed this project!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

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Fourth of July Daisy Mini Treat Box Supply List
Stamps	#148046 Making Christmas Bright (Photopolymer)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #146968 Blueberry Bushel Cardstock #102482 Real Red Cardstock #119683 Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Ink	#147084 Real Red Ink Pad
Embellishments	#144108 Mini Dimensionals
Tools	#126889 Stampin’ Trimmer #102300 Bone Folder #122334 Simply Scored (for the stylus) #146138 1-1/8” Scalloped Circle Punch #143713 Daisy Punch #149517 Medium Daisy Punch #103579 Paper Snips #141699 Mini Treat Box #138995 Tear & Tape Adhesive #126199 Paper Piercing Mat Peanut Butter Cups

Fourth of July Daisy Mini Treat Box Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Red Daisies	Real Red Cardstock	3” x 11” (punch 4 red daisies)
White Daisies	Whisper White Cardstock	3” x 11” (punch 4 white daisies)
Blue Scalloped Circles	Blueberry Bushel Cardstock	2” x 4” (punch 2 scalloped circles)
Daisy Center	Daffodil Delight Cardstock	1” x 2” (punch one 1/2" circle)
Belly Band	Whisper White Cardstock	3/4" x 11”

   

Fourth of July Peanut Butter Cup Treat Bag Supply List
Stamps	#151260 Birthday Backgrounds (Cling-Mount) #149404 Above the Clouds (Photopolymer)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock
Ink	#147140 Lovely Lipstick Ink Pad #147110 Night of Navy Ink Pad #147159 2018-2020 In Color Marker Set
Embellishments
Tools	#126889 Stampin’ Trimmer #102300 Bone Folder #138995 Tear & Tape Adhesive 2” x 8” Cellophane Bag Stapler and staples Peanut Butter Cups

Fourth of July Fireworks Matchbox Treat Holder Supply List
Stamps	#151260 Birthday Backgrounds (Cling-Mount) #148046 Making Christmas Bright (Photopolymer) #151331 Itty Bitty Greetings (Cling-Mount)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #146968 Blueberry Bushel Cardstock
Ink	#147084 Real Red Ink Pad #147138 Blueberry Bushel Ink Pad
Embellishments	#138402 Silver Thread #104430 Dimensionals
Tools	#126889 Stampin’ Trimmer #102300 Bone Folder #138299 1-1/2” Circle Punch 1-3/4” Circle Punch or #141705 Layering Circles Dies #138995 Tear & Tape Adhesive or liquid glue Peanut Butter Cups

Fourth of July Fireworks Matchbox Treat Holder Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Box Base	Blueberry Bushel Cardstock	3-3/4” x 3-7/8”; scored at 1” on all 4 sides
Box Cover	Blueberry Bushel Cardstock	2” x 6”; scored at 7/8”, 2-11/16”, 3-3/4”, & 5-9/16”
Top Mat	Whisper White Cardstock	1-11/16” x 1-7/8”
Long Side Mats (cut 2)	Whisper White Cardstock	7/8” x 1-7/8”
Short Side Mats (cut 2)	Whisper White Cardstock	7/8” x 1-5/8”
Greeting Circle	Whisper White Cardstock	2” x 2”
Greeting Circle Mat	Blueberry Bushel Cardstock	2-1/2” x 2-1/2”
Firecrackers (cut 3)	Whisper White Cardstock	3/4" x 2-1/2”
Silver Thread (cut 5)	Silver Thread	2” long