Christmas Treat Bags

Hello, today I am back sharing another project for The Paper Nest Dolls. For my inspiration today I have used The Paper Nest Dolls Candy Cane Princess, Gingerbread Girl & Mrs Claus to make these super cute & super easy treat bags.

Earlier this month I was in the grocery store & saw some Christmas limited edition Lindor Lindt mint & gingerbread flavoured chocolate balls.  I saw the pretty cellophane wrap that they were wrapped in & instantly I was inspired to use them for my next project, not to mention I am a chocoholic ;) 

I decided to make some Christmas themed gusseted treat bags. These were super easy & fun to make. To start you will need some clear gusseted bags with a wider base. I purchased mine from a cake decorating supply shop. 

My bags were 4" W x 7 1/4" H. Cut your cardstock of choice 10 3/4" x 3 7/8". I made mine 1/8" shorter in width so that the cardstock easily slides into bag. With my gingerbread man cardstock I also had to cut it slightly longer about 1/8" in Length more than the others as I did not want any gingerbread men with chopped heads, so make sure you keep that in mind when you pick your cardstock. Then score at 1 1/4", 7 1/2" & 9 1/2".

Then gently slide your cardstock into the gusseted bag continuously holding end & making sure to press the 2" fold flat at base. 

I then used some shredded tissue paper on the bottom before I filled with treats. Not only does it look pretty but this helps to keep the bag firm as well. 

I then folded the top flap outside of the bag on front & secured it in place using wooden pegs. A metal clip would work as well. Remember a little while back I discovered Sculpey Clay? Well I told you I was going to get addicted to this stuff! I didn't have the embellishments I needed so I made a candy cane & holly. Too Easy!!! I then stuck on my images using double sided foam tape & embellished the pegs! 

  Candy Cane Princess is available in rubber which can be found here & in digital format which can be found here. Gingerbread Girl is available in rubber which can be found here & in digital format which can be found here. Mrs Claus is available in digital format which can be found here.

Don't forget you still have time to join in the fun with the Digi Doodles & Paper Nest Dolls Holiday Blog Hop Collaboration #CraftyFriends for your chance to win in the GIVEAWAYS, CHALLENGE & HUGE SALE! You can find the main post with all the details here.

Supplies:

Stamps: Paper Nest Dolls "Candy Cane Princess", "Gingerbread Girl" & "Mrs Claus"

Paper: Doodlebug Design - Christmas Magic Collection

Colouring Medium: Copics

Accessories: Sculpey Clay for Holly & Candy Cane Embellishment, Spellbinders Dies Scalloped Standard Circles, Shredded White Tissue Paper, Gusseted Bags, Wooden Pegs, Gingerbread Button & Ribbon  from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by!

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