Angela Daniels: crafting with candy
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- on: May 7, 2008
This year for National Scrapbooking Day, I am attending an all day crop with some of my favorite scrapbooking friends at our local scrapbook store. To help start the day off on a fun note (and to help keep their energy up), I’m bringing each of my friends their favorite candy treat. If you’re planning on bringing a treat to one of your friends (to a crop or just because), you can easily follow my lead. All you need is the wrapper off the candy to use as a template, a few of your favorite scraps and one or two of your favorite Fiskars tools.
To make the wrapper for the candy bar and gum shown here, I simply removed the candy’s wrapper and used it as a template to cut my favorite Heidi Grace scraps to size. Once I had my scraps cut, I used my favorite border punch (“Lace Border Punch”) to add a lacy border to the sides of the new candy wrappers. Using more scraps, I used a medium and extra large squeeze punch (“That’s Amore”) to embellish my candy bar. I even added a little Cloud 9 ribbon (appropriately named “Chocolate Chalet”) to add a little extra flair to the candy necklace I will be wearing to the crop.
Once you start looking at packaging as templates, there is no end to the fun, inexpensive and personalized gifts you can make for your friends. These quick projects also make easy make & takes if you are throwing a party. Why not have your guests make their own party favors? And I can’t think of a better combination of my two favorite things- candy and scrapbooking! Happy National Scrapbooking Day, everyone!
May has some of that orange trident, rainbow twizzlers, and a squeeze punch to RAK to one lucky fiskateer. Leave a comment here to be entered, and winner will be notified via e-mail…
Amanda #1485 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 10:47 amWhat a cool idea to customize candy bars. i think I did one a long time ago and I had forgotten how much fun it can be. Thanks for the inspiration to try it once more.
Amy Harle #60 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 10:47 amLove these, Ang - such a great way to jazz up a fun little treat!!
Sarah #3020 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 10:47 amsounds like your friends had a yummy day!!
connie #2909 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:04 amWhat a great idea!! thanks for sharing.
Michelle #3720 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:07 amWhat a cute idea! I really like the paper that you wrapped them with. I could use do these to some candy bars we give out when we go to a women’s retreat this summer. Last year we just gave them candies bars but this will be more personalized! TFS!
Yaritza 3395 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:11 amFabulous idea. Thank for sharing. What an easy way to make someone feel special.
Peg says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:17 amI love this idea! This is just fantastic! I’m so excited about this idea! It adds such a personal touch. I’m definetely going to use it. I went to school and received my chocolatier certification so we make our own chocolates and this would be perfect for that. Thanks for sharing this.
robindiane #2953 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:22 amGreat idea!!!
Marla #3291 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:31 amWhat a cool way to dress up candy!!! How fun - I am a sugar addict!! Thanks for a chance to win some goodies!!
Meghan E says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:34 amSuper cute candy ideas Angela! Hope you had a great NSD
Sara R. says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:43 amAngela, you crack me up!
Charlotte #3424 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:43 amCandy and scrapbooking - what a fantastic combination! I’ll have to make some of these for my next scrap night with the girls.
Lorraine W. # 3700 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:49 amWow I never thought of that. That’s a wonderful idea. I’m a chocoholic.
Colleen F. 2970 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:51 amCute idea, I need to do this for a few friends.
patti says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:53 amI love this idea, and this weekend I don’t have to cook for my crop night one of the customers is taking care of that for me, and I just might run to the store and purchase some candy so everyone can have a treat. Your ideas are wonderful Thanks for sharing.
doverdi says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:56 amGreat way to pretty up a treat! I heard that there’s no calories when they are prettied up. lol TFS!
luv2stamp # 3510 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:59 amYummy idea, TFS!
Roseann #2933 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 12:00 pmWhat a neat idea. TFS
Lisa #1989 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 12:07 pmCool idea! I LOVE Candy! (mostly chocolate, but anything sugary is good)
debby2852 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 12:19 pmGreat idea Angela…I’m going to try this one.
Patti Smith says:
May 7th, 2008 at 12:29 pmyou are just too cute…love the ideas….
Lisa #3429 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 12:30 pmWhat a cute idea!
Mardi says:
May 7th, 2008 at 12:30 pmHow cool is that!
TFS
Carlee #2225 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 12:34 pmThis is fun way to use scraps! Thanks for the ideas!
Brandy Baucom says:
May 7th, 2008 at 12:35 pmThanks so much for sharing. I would love to win.
Brandy
3564
Louise #3903 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 12:44 pmwhat a neat idea……I’m going to do it when I give my sons & their grandkids treats & that way they will look extra special!
Julie Overby says:
May 7th, 2008 at 12:57 pmLOL…you and your candy.
Ellen Ann #2103 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 1:01 pmGreat job Angela! Love it when you can incorporate scrapping and candy together. Thanks for sharing you project with us!
Bobbi in KY #3798 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 1:04 pmI can’t for Ang to be more active on here-they’ll be sure to be LOTS OF CANDY!!!!!
Kristina #189 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 1:05 pmHow fun! Yummy!
Love it!
kim3timemom says:
May 7th, 2008 at 1:05 pmWhat a cool idea! Thanks Angela!
Joan says:
May 7th, 2008 at 1:08 pmThat is a cute idea.I love candy.
Kristin in OH #2764 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 1:09 pmThese are so adorable Angela!
Michelle #2068 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 1:13 pmWhat a great idea, I will have to keep this in mind for the future.
Patty # 2832 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 1:17 pmVery cute! Love dressed up candy
Jennifer #3575 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 1:47 pmYay for sugar! lol Cool idea!
mariah # 2457mariah says:
May 7th, 2008 at 2:01 pmyou only have to mention candy bar.. I go weak in my knees..Brenmarie did that once.. I thought that is a very neat idea.
Peggy #4129 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 2:07 pmthat is really a neat idea. I think that making candy wrappers would be fun.
Peg 4129
Good Ideas and Ill bet you were wired if you ate all of that candy…lolo
Paula #2796 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 2:07 pmOh Ang! What an awesome idea. I think I’ll do that for the crop I organized for next weekend
Heather #506 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 2:24 pmLove the ideas!
Sudie says:
May 7th, 2008 at 2:31 pmsweet idea! and a perfect subject for Angela!
jen #1831 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 2:37 pmOoh - I LOVE this idea. They turned out adorable … and everyone loves chocolate (and cute paper!)
Sandi says:
May 7th, 2008 at 2:40 pmGreat job! I love the way you use candy and sb supplies/tools.
KellyB says:
May 7th, 2008 at 3:09 pmYummy! Love those squeeze punches!
Carolynn #2967 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 3:17 pmCandy and scrapping…doesn’t get any better than that!
Kimberley #2626 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 3:25 pmThose are so cute! I love the idea of personalizing treats like that. I so want to do this for Christmas baskets this year.
Tracy # 4168 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 3:37 pmWhat a neat idea!! I might steal it for Christmas and Birthdays!! And just like Carolynn said candy and scrapping doesn’t get any better than that!!!
Michelle #4235 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 3:38 pmWhat a great idea. I’m going to do some for a baby shower I’m hosting soon. I mean, who doesn’t love a bit of chocolate
Katie #4052 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 4:08 pmI’ve done personalized wrappers on candy bars using my computer before, but never thought of scrapping the wrappers! What a GREAT idea!!!
Katie
Tara says:
May 7th, 2008 at 4:23 pmYour candy is just too cute to eat….well-maybe just ONE bite!
Karee Sue #3609 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 4:35 pmcandy and scrapbooking, 2 favorite things combined, who wouldnt lov that.
Christine Cleary #2264 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 4:40 pmWhat a fab idea, and so many possibilities - I think I want to come to your crop!
kris #2961 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 5:48 pmi love this idea… very cool:)
heather #3891 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 5:49 pmThis looks great! What a fantactic idea!
Trish #2702 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 5:50 pmThat’s a great idea! I have to try it. Someone I knew changed the Hershey’s wrapper to “Heresheis” and had all the specs of their newborn baby girl. It was adorable but I had forgotten all about it till now. Thanks for the inspiration.
Carrie Egg #4114 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 5:58 pmYummy
TFS, this is too cute for words!
Crazy Debbi says:
May 7th, 2008 at 6:32 pmAngela, what a cute idea and an adorable project!
Cherrie #1790 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 6:33 pmHow fun is this!!!! I love this idea!!
kim54650 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 7:11 pmCandy always looks better all dressed up!!
Kerri fiskateer #1017 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 7:18 pmthat is such a awesome idea…now i knew there was a reason i have been saving up wrappers !! yummo
what ! a squeezie punch now that is just a devine tool i’ve yet to get LOL…now i might even try these ideas for mother’s day as i haven’t even started mum’s pressie yet :Oso awesome angela 
Amy G. #1803 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 7:52 pmOMG, that is so totally adorable!! TFS
Sarah L says:
May 7th, 2008 at 8:15 pmEnter me please…love the idea and the goodies.
Sarah #1097
Renee S #1900 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 9:17 pmThanks for the great idea. It will be the perfect end of the year treat for my son’s class.
Sandy2 #354 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 9:35 pmThanks for the great ideas!
Barb #2975 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 10:07 pmWhat a fun idea! I have a copy coming up in 2 weeks! Ohh and I like Renee’s idea for treats for the kids!
Beth W #2906 says:
May 7th, 2008 at 10:12 pmJust too darn cute Spidey. You ooze talent!
pomaika`i scrapaloha says:
May 7th, 2008 at 11:44 pmI love the way your project turned out! I just tried this a few months back and love the look of it! Customized candy LOL. I reminds me of the baby announcement Hershey’s bars.
Jennifer Muller says:
May 8th, 2008 at 12:15 amI love this idea! I did this for Valentine’s day treats for some girlfriends. It was a hit! Thanks for sharing!
Veronica says:
May 8th, 2008 at 1:05 amCute cute cute! I’m already thinking about this for my next crop! I love that you used he edger on the candy bar. Thanks for the tip!
janetrivs says:
May 8th, 2008 at 11:30 amI bet it was like a sugary yummy scrappers high at the crop having a artistic candy mojo getting you thru the buzz of your crop day!
Rita #2797 says:
May 8th, 2008 at 2:47 pmSweet Idea!!!
Kim #669 says:
May 8th, 2008 at 4:25 pmI’ve made my own candy wrappers for years. Too cute!!
Jen B #258 says:
May 8th, 2008 at 5:50 pmAngela and candy go together like peas in a pod! =) Thanks for the fun ideas to wrap up some crafty snacks!
Tina #3612 says:
May 8th, 2008 at 6:35 pmWhat a great idea!!! Thanks…
Niecia #3006 says:
May 8th, 2008 at 11:51 pmI usually don’t eat chocolate, but they look so sweet that I might just wrap some up and give to my friends for fun.