Fun treats!

Each year, I like to make special treats for my girls for Hallowe'en. They each have their favorite candies so it is a fun way to give them a personalized treat. 

Hailey and I both *love* black jelly beans so this one's for her.  This took less than 10 minutes total to put together so it is quite a reasonable project to make for a few extra special peeps.  I spent the most time coloring the kids from our Parade stamp.  The detail in this stamp is amazing and I had to use my Triplus Fineliner Markers to stay inside the lines. These markers are a must have for all papercrafters. 

My favorite part about this little goody is the *surprise* when you open the tin.  This was inspired but the little jack in the box toy we have at the shop for our junior shoppers.  To make the spring, I cut a strip of cardstock (7" x .75") and scored it every 1/2".  I then made an accordion fold and taped it to the bottom of the tin.  I thought Boo! was an appropriate thing for the surprise.  I punched it out using the new Marvy Extra Jumbo scallop circle punch.

Supplies
All supplies are available to purchase at the A Muse shop or when you place your next phone/email/fax order.
Stamps: Parade, Super dot, Bat trio, Boo
Papers: Mango Tin plate notes, PLP Summer polka dots
Inks: Versafine Onyx black ($8.60)
Ribbon: A Muse black (2 yds for $1)
Markers: Triplus Fineliner - set of 10 ($11.00)
Tin: Rectangular tin ($1.99)
Punches: Marvy Giga scallop oval ($22), Mega oval ($17.60), EKS 1 1/8" circle punch ($14) & Extra Jumbo scallop circle punch ($12)

Comments

[broni]

Well, now that is just plain adorable and ingenious!

[Victoria]

What cute idea! Love it....

[Rhiannon]

Thanks for the fantastic idea Linda!! I love the "jack in a box" effect...I think that is probably my kids fave toy when we come to the shop :) Will definitely have to keep this idea around!! Thanks for sharing :)

[mj]

oooo how fun! love the extra pop out effect!

[Jenny]

Now that is darling. Lovin' the surprise pop up

[Katie]

Oooh, so cute and clever! I'm sure Hailey will love it!

[tw]

I love this. thanks for sharing. I can't wait to make some.

[Connie]

I love the surprise (and also black jelly beans). What a sweet little halloween treat box.

[Michelle R]

Way too cute...and the little surprise inside makes it just perfect!

[KJ]

Now, this is adorable!!!

[Regina D.]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[KristinaaLewis]

This is so darling!! How special and I bet they will remeber this when they are older. I love traditions that are simple and thoughtful!

[Rhonda Maynard]

Too cute! I love black jelly beans too!! :D

[Ingrid]

How adorable - love this idea!