If you’re looking for a cute, quick, and confidence-boosting paper craft, this DIY matchbook style candy holder is the perfect project. It’s a small handmade gift that makes a big impact and works beautifully for holidays, parties, classrooms, or just because. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through each step and share my best tips for cutting paper cleanly and tying ribbon the easy way—so you can enjoy the process and feel great about the finished result. Watch the video below!
For these gifts, I’m using Stampin’ Up!’s Banner Sayings Stamp Set for the sentiments along with the 1 3/4″ and 1 7/8″ circle punches. Pair it with any cute paper double sided paper.
Real Red:
Made With Love Designer Series Paper:
Basic White: 1 ¾” circle
Bubble Bath Faux Linen Thread: 12-14”
Old Olive:
Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper:
Basic White: 1 ¾” circle
Old Olive Linen Thread: 12-14”
In this tutorial, I’ll show you three different ways to make this gift, so you can choose the option that fits your paper.
These are the Designer Series Papers used in the examples.
Here are some ideas for what to fill your candy holder with
Creativity Made Simple: Techniques, Templates and Fun Folds tutorial. The step-by-step instructions, video demonstrations and measurements will boost your card making skills and help you craft with confidence.
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