Well, as they say, spring has sprung – and believe it or not, Mother’s Day is just around the corner! For my video this week, I created this cute little teabag/cookie holder from a sheet of DSP, ribbon, and a few embellishments.
I purchased a prepackaged shortbread cookie, but you could easily wrap your own homemade cookies and place them in this holder as well. Add a couple of your favorite flavored teabags and you’ve got a darling little treat for Mom or a special table favor for a luncheon or shower! This project makes up rather quickly, so it’s a good one to keep on hand if you need to make more than a few treats. This is also a great way to use up some of the beautiful DSP you’ve been saving! Make a bunch to treat all the women in your life.
You can watch the video here if you missed the live presentation.
For the basic treat holder, you will need a piece of Designer Paper of your choice cut to 9 1/2″ x 8 1/2″. For my project, I used a piece of Hydrangea Hill DSP. Score the long side at 3/4″, 1 1/2″, 4 1/4″ 5 1/4″ 8″ and 8 3/4″. Turn the paper and score the short side at 2 3/4″ and 5 3/4″. Cut out the two narrow rectangles from each corner. Fold on score lines as indicated in the video.
Use a 1/4″ hole punch or the slit on the Label Me Fancy punch to punch holes for the ribbon to thread through. Embellish as you choose with small flowers, leaf sprigs, butterflies, etc.
Insert a teabag of your choice into each of the pockets and a pack of cookies into the center. You could also make your own cookies and wrap them in cellophane or place them in a small plastic bag and insert them into the center of the holder.
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