Today I am headed out to lunch with some of my blogging friends ~ Linda, Marty, Ceekay, Mimi and Cindy. These girls are my heart and I always like to bring a small token of affection to show how much I appreciate their friendship. So here is how to make Day 26 ~ Paper Pumpkin Candy Pouches from the Dollar Store.
Day 26 ~ Paper Pumpkin Candy Pouches from the Dollar Store
I had seen some darling pumpkin pouches on Organize & Decorate Everything and gave the idea a try. Using orange pumpkin doilies from the dollar store and green bakers twine I had on hand (Martha Stewart ~ Michaels) the doily pumpkins were SO cute.
Sweet Boy needed treats for an upcoming school party, I wanted to pass out something cute to neighborhood children I know as well as a church function we are attending this evening. That made for a paper pumpkin count of about 100. While the doily pumpkins were adorable, the hand stitching meant I could only create between 15 ~ 20 pumpkins an hour. Hmmm. Could I create something a bit faster?
I had also picked up this pumpkin garland at the dollar store for another idea I had in mind.
I quickly surmised I could easily cut along the folds and then shape the pumpkin a bit.
Then I took two pieces and made sure the stems faced the same direction.
Placing one on top of the other I quickly zig-zagged stitched the pumpkin together leaving a 1 –2-inch gap at the top near the stem.
Each pumpkin took literally 5 seconds to sew. I had fun playing around with various stitches.
Then I made two holes with a hole punch going through both pumpkin layers.
If you wanted to personalize the pumpkins it is best to do so before they are filled.
Spoon in your favorite hard candy mix. (Nuts are too oily.) Feed a few handfuls into your mouth as well. 🙂
String raffia or the ribbon of your choice through the punched holes and tie the pumpkin closed. Spooktacular!
I can’t wait to pass out these sweet treats!
Who will you say “boo” to?
Laura
What an AWESOME idea!!! I loveeeeeeeeeeee these!!!!
cute and creative,, you are so smart~!
Very cute idea! Fun place markers as well for a festive table.
Your stitching is so even. I am so wobbly,especially trying to do curves. 🙂
So cute – and what clever ideas! I think I have some of those pumpkin doilies …. hmmm!
Love your sewing paper projects ~ I must do that! A fun, resourceful way to use up all the scrapbooking paper I got laying around 🙂
Looking forward to seeing you today!
These are soooo cute… what a wide variety! Great, {cheap} ideas, Laura.
Laura! These are darling!
I think that they will be a big hit on Pinterest!
Have a great weekend, my friend!
~Lynne
w/L.
This is the cutest idea! You are a genius. Anytime you can create something with such a personal homespun touch and for pennies on the dollar . . . . well all can say is PERFECT:)
Thanks for sharing.
Your blogging sister, Connie 🙂
Laura oh how I wish I had your creative mind!! These are wonderful ideas for little treats!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Brilliant Laura! I am so hitting the dollar store this weekend to see if I can get supplies to make these for some very special little goblins that will be visiting the Quill next Wednesday!
I love how you share really efficient, time/money saving holiday ideas that are adorable!
Thanks and have a great weekend!
Aren't you just so clever!!??? These are adorable Laura!
Clever idea! They will make for very special treats. 🙂 Kit
I'm not going to lie! I really hate it that I missed seeing you guys today. 🙁 I bet your all had so much fun.
~Liz
Very cute, and smart to “assembly-line” the garland and machine stitching for that many.
I had so much fun today Laura! You always inspire me every time we get together and on your blog as well!
So glad we got to talk a little bit longer too.
Big Hugs and all the best…you deserve it my friend,
Cindy