Most of us love chocolate. Right? Well, I found a package of those beautiful Merci chocolates in the store the other day.

And I knew I had to buy them and decorate them up as little gifts. (We haven’t seen these chocolates that often here in the US. But I think more stores are starting to carry them.)

These wraps each have a hidden “stopper” inside, so the chocolates (which are not glued in) won’t fall through.

Measurements:

• Foil Frenzy Specialty Designer Paper: 3″ x 6″
• Crumb Cake Cardstock: 1-3/4″ x 5/8″ scored 3/4″ in at each end
• Coordinating Cardstock: 1″ x 3″
• Gold 1/8″ Ribbon: about 10″

Tips/Directions:

• Wrap designer paper around candy to shape the paper. Don’t crease it.
• Use Fast Fuse on the two ends of one side of the Crumb Cake piece. Fold into an upside-down U shape with adhesive sides out. Attach one end (edge down) to the back bottom edge of the open designer paper 2-1/8″ inches in. Set candy above this U shape piece.
• Then add a bit of Fast Fuse off towards (or along) the right edge of the designer paper, attach a half-piece of gold doily so it peeks out on the bottom right, and fold over the designer paper attaching the other end of the Crumb Cake piece’s edge to the front bottom edge of the designer paper and attaching the designer paper to itself with outer edges flush.

• With a paper-piercing tool, mark two areas where the designer paper can be punched. Remove the candy and punch these two spots with the 1/8″ Circle punch.

• Add ribbon through the holes and tie into a bow. Then insert the candy again.
• Punch coordinating 1″ wide cardstock strip with Everyday Label Punch. Stamp with coordinating ink and attach to the front lower right as shown.
• Give this to someone for the holidays or just to brighten their day.

Below are close-up photos of each candy set. I’ve also listed the coordinating cardstock and ink that I used in each set.

Coordinating Cardstock (above): Soft Sky
Coordinating Ink (above): Night of Navy

Coordinating Cardstock (below): Peekaboo Peach
Coordinating Ink (below): Cajun Craze

Coordinating Cardstock (above): Soft Suede
Coordinating Ink (above): Early Espresso

Coordinating Cardstock (below): Wild Wasabi
Coordinating Ink (below): Garden Green

Coordinating Cardstock (above): Crumb Cake
Coordinating Ink (above): Cajun Craze

Coordinating Cardstock (below): Soft Sky
Coordinating Ink (below): Night of Navy

Coordinating Cardstock (above): Wild Wasabi
Coordinating Ink (above): Real Red

Coordinating Cardstock (below): Peekaboo Peach
Coordinating Ink (below): Cajun Craze

By the way, I used a soon-to-be-new stamp set (that only demonstrators can purchase right now) from the upcoming 2018 Occasions Catalog to stamp the sentiment. You’ll need to substitute with another sentiment if you can’t get this set yet, OR…just get the starter kit now so you can have early access to the fun goodies that are ready to debut on January 3rd. wink wink!

Product Shares coming for the New 2018 Occasions Catalog (with bonus SAB products in every share)

I’m planning new product shares (ribbons, paper, etc.) for the upcoming Occasions catalog that debuts January 3rd.  I’ll have the 2018 Occasions shares all planned out with information & sign up opportunities very soon. So watch for that information here on my website and in my newsletters!

Product List

• Merci chocolate candies
• coordinating cardstock & ink

Stampin’ Up!’s Year End Sales Event!  

Stampin’ Up! is ending 2017 with a bang! This is your opportunity to take advantage of special year-end deals on retiring and surplus items. The items in the sale are last-chance and limited-inventory, so take note that these items are available only while supplies last! Click Here to learn more.

Introducing the NEW Stamparatus Positioning Tool!

Did you see the incredible new tool that Stampin’ Up! is bringing forth to us paper crafters?! It’s an amazing positioning tool that will allow you to get your images exactly where you want them. Click Here to learn more and find out how you can reserve yours this month so that you’ll be among the first to get one.

I am putting together another Online Paper Crafters Club…

And am looking for TWO more members to join in. The commitment is to place a minimum $25 order each month for 6 months in row. In one of those months you would get the Stampin’ Rewards (the free goodies) based on the collective orders from those in the club. The other perks would be free catalogs shipped to you, a set of 6 free hand-stamped cards at the end of the 6-month commitment, and exclusive project ideas emailed to you weekly. I’m hoping to start this club at the beginning of January. Click here for more information about the clubs I offer. Click here for more information about my Online Paper Crafters Club.

You do not need to live near me. Anyone in the US can join. Let me know if you are interested!