M & M Candy Sleeve

The From My Heart suite on p. 9 of the Mini Catalog was one of the first new suites to catch my eye.  It includes two different heart punches!  I love punches more than dies because they are so quick and easy, especially when making multiples.  I saw a Christmas version of this candy bar sleeve made by Stacey Cogswell on the Demonstrator Facebook page and wanted to try a Valentine version for our recent Super Saturday event.

Measurements:

• Flirty Flamingo Cardstock (box wrap): 6" x 7"; with 7" side at the top, score at 1/2", 1 1/4", 3 3/4", 4 1/2"
• From My Heart DSP: 2" X 5 1/2"
• Whisper White Cardstock: 2 1/4" x 5 3/4"

Instructions:

1. Assemble your sleeve by folding on your score lines.  Attach a strip of tear tape to the 1/2" flap and wrap it around an M&M box, tucking the flap under the other end of card stock so it doesn't show.
2. Add your white layer and DSP layer to the box top.
3. Tie Real Red Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon around the box.
4. Stamp the "Happy Valentine's Heart" from the Heartfelt stamp set in Real Red ink on white cardstock.  Punch out with the heart punch.
5. Stamp the lacy heart in Real Red ink on white cardstock.  Punch out with the scallop heart punch.
6. Punch out the third heart from the DSP with the plain heart punch.  Use the scallop heart punch to punch another heart out of Real Red Cardstock.
7. The middle heart is lifted up on dimensionals, the other hearts are taped flat to the box front.

Here is the Christmas version I made of this box, cased from Stacey Cogswell.

This candy sleeve is perfect for all kinds of holidays and occasions.  I plan to try a birthday design next.  I would love to see what you make!

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Happy Stamping!
~Marsha

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