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Dec 17, 2010

{Sewn Paper Candy Pouch}


These sewn pouches are really fun and easy to make!
You can probably use any paper and any candy you like (as long as it hides nicely inside)
I used brown/craft/postal paper for these.  It's thick enough to hold its shape, but thin enough to sew with the sewing machine.

Things you will need:

paper
pencil
candy
scissors
sewing machine


Lay out the candy you want to hide inside and draw your desired shape around it, leaving enough room to sew.


Next, set the candy aside and cut out the shape you have drawn.
Make sure the paper is folded in half so you will get 2 exact shapes.


Sew around the edges of your shape, leaving one side/corner/bit open to slide the candy in before you completely sew it up.

Like so:


Once the candy is tucked nicely inside, finish sewing up the pouch.
Leave a few longer strings of thread hanging off to give a good starting point for the tearing into.

That's all there is to it!  If you use blank paper like this craft paper, you could easily stamp or write anything you want on them.  I preferred to keep mine simple.

These would make great stocking-stuffers or class/church treats or even potty-training tools!  What toddler wouldn't love tearing into one of these pouches with a hidden gummy bear inside?


Enjoy!

-Annie

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40 comments:

Unknown said...

Those are seriously so fun!!!

Jayna Rae said...

Very cute! I wonder if a coffee filter, the brown kind, would work?

Kelsey said...

Love this idea! I have all of the supplies too! Perfect idea for extra stocking stuffers.

Randi~Dukes and Duchesses said...

I love that idea ... saw something similar recently and you just reminded me that I need to make some for stocking stuffers. Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

What a fun idea. Kids would love this.....a surprise is always exciting! If only I sewed!

Brandy said...

What a fun and cute idea! I'll definitely have to try these sometime. Thanks!

Unknown said...

I love this idea! Great minds think alike!
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Dawn said...

What an awesome idea ~ and so quick and simple to make. Thank you for sharing!
Merry Christmas ~
Dawn.

Jennifer Dawn said...

I love this idea. This is a great way to give candy as a gift!

Michelle @ Sweet Something Design said...

What a great project! Thanks for sharing it!

Jana said...

What a fun and creative idea!

Come enter for a free paper bead necklace from Heart Strings for Orphans!

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Marjory Skousen said...

You guys ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!! Newest follower. I plan on doing these for our family and I will post them to my blog and tell them where to find you.

Anonymous said...

Very cool!! What a fun way to package the treats!
Cheers!
Theresa

Kelli W said...

This is such a cute idea! It would be great for stocking stuffers or to use as name tags on gifts!

Chrissy Farnan Hoot Designs said...

How clever. I love this idea!!!

Susan @ Oh My! Creative said...

Clever idea!

Susan,
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Party and Entertaining Inspiration

Wendy said...

What a great idea! I hope I have time to make some of these for my husband...

the decorated cookie said...

Love love these! My co-editor, Amanda (home and garden) sent these to me and I posted a link today at ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com :)

Elizabeth said...

What a fun little stocking stuffer! Hope you'll come link up to Made with Love Monday :) The party will be open until Friday so feel free to link up multiple projects. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com

Cassie said...

Love this idea!
Thanks so much for linking up to Paper Issues!!
=)

DANA said...

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Unknown said...

This is an absolutely adorable idea!!

Pam said...

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

Lia said...

I saw these on Pinterest. What a great idea. So cute.

Anonymous said...

Great idea! Love it -- so versatile, too! Thanks for sharing!!

Eveline said...

Such a fun project. TFS.
Eveline.

Dymphie said...

so fun! thanks for sharing :)

Steffie said...

Funny idea!
Best wishes from Germany!
Steffie

Jamie said...

OK, now I have to follow... your blog ROCKS :)

Anonymous said...

I'm thinking these would even make cute ornaments to hang on the tree.

Liz said...

I LOVE this :) Thank you!

Swan Ling said...

Yes, ornaments! Advent Ornaments! I'm going to make 24 of these and number them! OOOH! I'm so excited!

m. said...

oh wow! that's great idea! thanks for inspiring post!

Blissful & Domestic said...

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http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2011/11/pinning-it-wednesday-christmas.html

Erin said...

These are adorable! Just posted about these on my blog: http://eedeedesignstudios.com/tutorials/a-pinterest-christmas/

Amber said...

I'm making these today! I will make them out of what scrap paper I have downstairs. Filling w/ Jelly Beans!

Carrie P. said...

What a cute idea! thanks for sharing.

Michelle said...

I made some of these as wedding favors and stamped them to personalize them. Thanks for the great idea! I linked back to your original post...
http://greeneacreshobbyfarm.blogspot.com/2012/06/personalized-brown-paper-candy-pouches.html

Eva Maria Keiser said...

Fabulous blog, delightful ideas...thank you :)
Greetings,
-Eva Maria

Melissa @ LoveBugLiving said...

Such a cute and easy idea! I featured it on my stocking stuffer round up. http://www.lovebugliving.com/2012/11/handmaking-holidays-stocking-stuffer.html

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