Cut, Shake & Share: Valentine Treat Ideas with Heart Gusseted Treat Bags

Last week on my live, I shared several fun ideas using the Heart Gusseted Treat Bags (#167073). I posted about the project I created during the live, but then realized I never shared the other projects—so today I’m fixing that!

A variety of decorated gift bags with heart designs, featuring messages like 'Hugs & Kisses' and 'I Adore You'. The bags are embellished with red and pink colors, and some contain chocolates and other small gifts.

These four additional projects all feature cutting a window into the treat bags using the Endless Love Dies (#167061), then using the die-cut heart from the bag on a coordinating project. It’s such a fun way to stretch your supplies and get multiple projects from one idea.

Helpful Tips Before You Cut

A handmade greeting card featuring three red heart cutouts with a transparent background, displaying colorful sequins inside, and the text 'Hugs & Kisses' on a pink ribbon.

Be sure to watch the video where I share tips on how to avoid cutting through the sides of the bag. For this technique, you’ll want to use the Mini Cutting Plates (#151004) and place one inside the bag, so you’re only cutting through a single layer.

If you’d like your bag to stand up like mine, score the bottom of the bag at 1/2″, then fold that section to the inside to create a flat base.

Project One – Large Heart Window Shaker

For my first project, I used the large heart die to cut a window in the bag. I then cut a smaller heart from Real Red cardstock and embossed it with the Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder (#167071).

To create the shaker:

I used a 3″ x 3″ Flip Flap (#166514)
Filled it with the Loose Valentines Assortment (#167074)
Attached it to the back of the embossed red heart
Then adhered everything to the inside of the bag behind the window

A handcrafted gift box featuring red and white hearts with an arrow design, embellished with an 'XO' motif and colorful ribbons, presented on a textured background.

A decorative Valentine's Day card featuring layered hearts, one red with a black outline, and the text 'XO' on a white heart background with small red hearts.

I finished the bag with additional die cuts and Real Red Baker’s Twine (#164051).

For the coordinating project, I used the heart cut from the treat bag along with extra die cuts and twine then attached them to an Iridescent Treat Bag (#166204)—quick, easy, and adorable.

Project Two – Filigree Hearts & Shimmery Window

For the second project, I cut the smaller hearts and layered them with the filigree heart dies.

A decorated packaging with red hearts and the text 'Hugs & Kisses' holding colorful candies, next to a chocolate bar wrapped in pink paper with a tag that says 'I Adore You'.

A decorative white bag with red hearts and the phrase 'Hugs & Kisses' printed on a pink ribbon.

To create a shimmery window:

I cut open an Iridescent Treat Bag (#166204)
Adhered it to the inside of the gusseted treat bag

For the greeting, I used the Three Banner Punch (#167050) for a quick and easy sentiment. The final touch was Bubble Bath 1/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon (#167075)—the perfect delicate accent.

Coordinating Candy Bar Treat

To coordinate, I layered one of the hearts cut from the treat bag onto additional die cuts. I embossed Bubble Bath cardstock, wrapped it around a candy bar, and added:

A strip of Real Red cardstock stamped with XO in black
A big, beautiful bow made from the Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon

Quick, easy, and super cute!

A wrapped chocolate bar decorated with a pink and red heart-shaped tag that says 'I ADORE YOU', resting on a textured surface.

A wrapped chocolate bar with a pink embossed cover featuring small hearts, a red band displaying the word 'XOXO' in black, and a decorative ribbon.

Any of these projects would make a perfect Valentine treat for someone special, and they’re a great way to get even more value from your Heart Gusseted Treat Bags.

💖 Remember: You can purchase all of the products used for these projects on my website. I appreciate your support.

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A beautifully crafted Christmas card featuring a window scene that displays a peaceful nativity setting on one side, while the inside is adorned with cozy holiday elements like hanging stockings and warm colors.

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January 28, 2026

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From Treat Bag to Box: My Favorite Heart Gusseted Treat Bag Project

Monday night on my live, I shared multiple projects using the Heart Gusseted Treat Bags (#167073), and I had so much fun playing with these bags and seeing just how many ideas I could come up with. 💕

My live video featured my favorite project.. This little box is relatively simple to make, and I love how versatile it is—plus, one bag makes TWO boxes, which is always a win!

A handmade greeting card featuring a heart design with 'Hugs & Kisses' text on a colorful background, alongside a blank card with a heart pattern and similar text.

A decorative card featuring a lace-like red heart design with multiple smaller hearts, embellished with a pink and white striped heart that says 'Hugs & Kisses'.

Box Instructions

Start with one Heart Gusseted Treat Bag:

Cut off the top folded portion of the bag.
- Measure 9-1/4″ up from the bottom and cut.
Trim the bottom so the bag measures 9″ total.
Cut the bag in half at 4-1/2″.
Score the bottom at 3/4″.
- Be sure to flip the piece so you get a good score on both sides.
Cut the corners on the bottom of each piece up to the 3/4″ score line.
- You should now have two red sections and two white sections.

A handmade greeting card featuring layered hearts, a decorative doily, and a mix of red and pink colors, with a white background adorned with small hearts.

Two green-topped bottles of adhesive glue stored in a decorative holder with a pink and red design, featuring hearts.

Box Base (for Support)

Cut a piece of chipboard to 4″ x 1-1/4″
- I used chipboard from my Paper Pumpkin kits.
Cover with Real Red cardstock, also 4″ x 1-1/4″.
Adhere to the bottom of the inside of the box for extra stability.

Decorating Details

A close-up view of a decorative Valentine's Day card featuring layered hearts in shades of pink and red, with a ribbon that reads 'Hugs & Kisses'. The background includes a lace-like doily pattern.

Decorate your box as desired! For my sample, I used:

Lovely Doilies #167104
Endless Love Stamp Set #167055
Endless Love Dies #167061
Bubble Bath Ribbon #167075
Real Red Baker’s Twine #164051

Colors: Real Red, White, & Bubble Bath

✨ Perfect Fit: This box fits our Note Cards (#159232) perfectly, making it ideal for a sweet Valentine note or gift enclosure.

The simple card design tucked inside the box was inspired by Heidi Collins, keeping the look clean, classic, and easy to recreate.

Two handmade greeting cards featuring red striped hearts and the phrase 'Hugs & Kisses'. One card has the text 'I adore you' repeated in the background.

A greeting card design featuring a large striped heart, the words 'I adore you' repeated in the background, and 'Hugs & Kisses' written prominently at the bottom.

✨ Bonus: This project is the perfect fit for this week’s Global Design Project challenge – Hearts #GDP531! 💖

Be sure to check out my video to see just how easy this project is to create, along with the other fun ideas I shared. I’ll be posting more details on the remaining projects later this week, so be sure to tune back in! 💕

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January 20, 2026

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Valentine’s Day Fun

Hey everyone did you miss me? Sorry it’s been so long wasn’t what I had planed but sometimes life gets in the way. I’ll explain all of that in a post soon but today I wanted to share with you the cute Valentines we made for my kiddos classes.

I knew from the minute I saw this stamp set in the occassions catalog that I wanted to use it for valentines and my kids happened to pick the perfect treat to go with it. I loved how they turned out. It was really easy I used a 4 1/4″ x 11″ piece of paper and it’s scored in the center at 5″, 5 1/2″ and 6″. I then folded it into the center to give it some dimension and room for the sucker. I used a 1/2″ circle punch on the fold to create the whole for the succor. Hopefully this photo gives you the idea of what I tried to explain.

I love that Stampin’ Up! gives me the opportunity to spend time with my kids while creating fun and unique valentines for their friends. I enjoyed teaching them how to use the new watercolor pencils and watching their faces light up when I showed them the magic of blending the colors with the blender pens. Just a quick note these are going fast they already sold out of the first shipment and had to put them on back order and they expect to sell out of the rest of them quickly so be sure to get your soon.

Here the fun completed project I hope you think they turned out as cute as I did. Just a note I used the framelites die from the Paisleys set to cut out the center I found it was easiest to attach my white colored monster first then run it through the big shot. It cut through both layers with no problem and created the perfect whole for our succors.

If you want to create these cute treats here is what you will need:

Snail Permanent Adhesive – 104332

Price: $7.00
Snail Adhesive Refill – 104331

Price: $4.50
Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: $4.00
Stampin’ Trimmer – 126889

Price: $30.00
Paper Snips – 103579

Price: $10.00
Yummy in My Tummy –

142922 (wood)

Price: $23.00

143623 (clear)
Price: $17.00
Paisley Framelites Dies – 141849
Price:$29.00
Watercolor Pencils – 141709
Price:$16.00
1/2″ Circle Punch – 119869
Price:$6.00
Sweetheart – 133786
Price:$16.00
1/8″ Handheld Circle Punch – 134365
Price:$9.00
White Stampin’ Emboss Powder – 109132
Price:$5.00
Heat Tool – 129053
Price:$30.00
1/8″ Stitched Ribbon Bermuda Bay – 140569
Price:$6.00
Sending Love Ribbon Combo Pack – 142737
Price:$7.00
Simply Scored Scoring Tool – 122334
Price:$30.00
Blender Pens – 102845
Price:$10.00

Colors – Paper Pumpkin – Bermuda Bay – Basic Black – Whisper White

Colors- Pink Pirouette – Bermuda Bay – Basic Black – Whisper White – Melon Mambo

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February 14, 2017

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Stampin’ Up! Mini Treat Bag Box

Today I want to share with you a project that I’m so excited about. I absolutely love the new Mini Treat Bag from Stampin’ Up! and I wanted to have a little fun with it. I’ve heard of others turning it into a box so I decided to give it a try. It turned out so cute and I used it as my swap during Leadership this last week. While I was creating all my swaps I decided that I was going to make my first ever Stampin’ With Candice video. I hope that is will be the first of many.

So first I’m going to share the cute project with you and find a few pictures of putting the project together. Then I’ll share the video with you and last I’ll share a list of supplies so you can create one yourself.

So I love Valentines and choose that as my team. The current occasions catalog has so many great Valentines products.

Here’s my video. Please don’t laugh. It’s my first one and I’m still learning. I hope that it will help you to get an idea of how easy this box is to create. I started taking pictures and decided that the video would be easier. I hope you enjoy it and if so please like and share it. Thanks

Here’s a list of supplies and the pieces that you will need to create your box.

The front & back is cut using a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 piece. (you’ll need 2) Be sure to line up the edge with the bottom and the side where the score line is.
You’ll need 2 pieces 2 x 5 1/2 for your sides. Score them at a 1/2″, 1″ and 1 1/2″. Then score the bottom at 4 3/4. You will cut out the center section as shown. Fold and attach the bottom using a mini glue dot.
You’ll also need a piece for the bottom. It is 3 1/2″ x 3/4″.

Here are the supplies if you want to create the front the same as mine.

Stamps Snuggles & Smooches #140326 $15.95
Mini Treat Bag Framelits Dies #137547 $39.95
Circle Collection Framelits Dies #130911 $26.95
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine #113439 $99.95
Magnetic Platform #130658 $39.95
Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #137364 $7.95
Rose Coral Colorbox Chalk Ink #138091 $5.95
Real Red Classic Ink Pad #126949 $5.95
Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blendabilities #131005 $11.95
Simply Pressed Clay #130685 $6.95
Alphanumeric Mold #137854 $9.95
Blushing Bride 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon #130013 $8.95
Blushing Bride Baker’s Twine #134575 $2.95
Gold Sequin Trim #132983 $4.95
Blushing Bride 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon #134558 $5.95
Basic Black Baker’s Twine #134576 $2.95
Real Red 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon #134563 $5.95
Tea Lace Paper Doilies #129399 $2.95
Silver Glimmer Paper #135314 $4.95
Real Red 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock #102482 $6.95
Blushing Bridge 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock #131198 $6.95
Chalkboard Paper #137786 $7.95
Basics Hodgepodge Clips #133765 $6.95
Crystal Effects #101055 $6.25
Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz #118772 $4.95
Mini Glue Dotes #103683 $4.95
Stampin’ Dimensionals #104430 $3.95
Multipurpose Liquid glue (Tombow) #110755 $3.95
Stampin’ Trimmer #126889 $29.95
Banner Punch #133519 $12.95
Bone Folder #102300 $6.95
Paper Snips #103579 $9.95

Just a few quick notes on the front of the Valentines box.

Be sure to run your front and back pieces through with the embossing folder before you begin to assemble your box
The Love is stamped then cut out with the tag die that came with the treat bag. I just cut the end off. Afterwards I covered it in Crystal Effects and let it dry completely before attaching to the front.
I used a 1/4 of the Tea Lace Paper Doily and scrunched it to fit the love.
The Flower like image is stamped in Rose Coral Colorbox ink on the Chalkboard paper and then cut out with the circle framelits.
I used the medium Gray Smoky Slate Blendabilites marker to color on the gold sequines to turn them silver.
After forming your heart with the simply pressed clay I sprayed it with Vanilla Shimmer smooch and let dry. Then I used a needle to thread the bakers twine through it and tied a bow.
I used the Banner Punch and went through the top to only punch the edge of the Silver Glimmer paper to create the banner.
The Silver Glimmer Paper and the Chevron Ribbon are attached to the back of the Chalkboard Circle. This is glued onto the box with Tombow Multipurpose Glue.
I attached the Tea Lace to the love with Tombow and then attached the love to the Chalkboard Circle with dimensionals. I also used dimensionals to attach the clay heart.

I really hope you enjoyed this project. Please let me know if you have any questions. I’d love to hear your comments. Also please feel free to share with your friends. I’d love to see your box creations. Please feel free to share them on my facebook page.

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February 4, 2015

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January 2014 Paper Pumpkin kit

I finally had a few minutes to sit down and play with my January Paper Pumpkin kit. Can I just say I totally love it. I had so much fun creating these cards. I loved that they used non-traditional colors for love cards.

So here’s the ideas that came with the cards.

I think they are really cute, but I wanted to see what else I could come up with. Of course I have access to lots of great Stampin’ Up! products that would work well with the kit as well.

Here’s a close up on two of my favorites. I love using the embossing folders from the occasions catalog.

I also came up with a card of my own. Using one of the templates I used earlier this month. I embossed the paper instead of using designer paper. I love how the arrows just work so nicely on each side. To add the fun boarder around the heart I just used the ribbon boarder punch and cut it in half. Then I cut each hole so it would bend easy so I could just glue it on the back and bend as I went.

Last is this fun Valentine box. I saw something similar on Pinterest and wanted to try my own version. I thought that the stamps from the Paper Pumpkin kit would look so cute on this. The box was easy to make I just used a 4 1/4″ x 5 3/8″ piece of paper. I used the simply scored and scored a 1/2″ on all for sides. Then I cut the score line on both sides on top and bottom so I could fold it up and make a box.

Remember today is the last day to sign up and get the bonus markers. Plus it’s the last day to sign up to get the kit this month. Remember you first kit will contain the products to make these fun cards, but after that each month will be a surprise.

Be sure to sign up for Paper Pumpkin by February 10th and you’ll receive the 2012-2014 in-color markers for free. Then you can create the same fun cards in even more great colors. Click here to Join Now! Plus you’ll get cute new projects straight to your door step each month. You can cancel at anytime so give it a try.

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February 10, 2014

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Whole Lot of love cards

Whole Lot of Love promotions ends tomorrow. Here’s a couple of fun samples I’ve made. I’d thought I’d share them with you so you can be inspired and grab some up before they are gone.

I’ve enjoyed playing with some of the fun products featured in the Whole Lot Of Love promotion. First off is a card I made using the the Monster Valentines. I bought them for my son to make for his class. I couldn’t decide between the boy ones and the girls ones so I bought a package of each and figured he could make girls for the girls and boys for the boys. I also know it means there will be extra’s so I could have a little fun with them. I think it turned out supper cute. I’m so in love with the Decorative Dots Embossing folder that you can earn for Free during Sale-a-Bration’s starting on Tuesday.

The second card features the Follow your Heart stamp set. The clear is sold out already, but last I heard they still have it available in wood. This set is so cute, you will want it for sure. I added some of the fun gold product from the occasions catalog and of course the Decorative Dots Embossing folder. It’s been fun working with the gold baker’s twine. It’s a bit thicker than the normal baker’s twine and it’s cream colored instead of white, but love the accent.

So hopefully you’ve been inspired and want to order these before they are gone. You can order Order online 24/7 use hostess code S4P3TRBA.

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Products used:

Monster Card

Colors:
Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White

Stamps:
Perfect Pennants
Wood- #133227 $29.95
Clear- #133230 $21.95

Big Shot:
Magnetic Platform #130658 $39.95
Decorative Dots Embossing Folder #133520 $FREE – SAB
Banners Framelits Die #132173 $26.95

Others:
Island Indigo Baker’s Twine #125575 $2.95
Monster Hugs Girl #132163 $5.95

Follow Your Heart Card

Colors:
Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Gold

Stamps:
Follow My Heart
Wood- #13461 $15.95
Clear- Sold Out

Big Shot:
Magnetic Platform #130658 $39.95
Decorative Dots Embossing Folder #133520 $FREE – SAB
Hearts Collection Framelits Die #125599 $26.95

Others:
Gold Baker’s Twine #132975 $3.50
Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape #133000 $4.95
Gold Metallic Encore Pad #132141 $9.95
Heat Tool #129053 $29.95

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Whole Lot of Love Products Still Available to Order

January 27, 2014

The Whole Lot of Love promotion has ended, but we still have some products in stock. Available until 11:59 PM (MT) on February 14, 2014 or while supplies last.

131850: Love You More Stamp Set (wood-mount)
131853: Love You More Stamp Set (clear-mount)
134611: Follow My Heart Stamp Set (wood-mount)
134617: Flowerfull Heart Stamp
132862: Toujours + d’amour Stamp Set
134610: Sweetheart Treat Bags
132162: Monster Hugs Boy
132163: Monster Hugs Girl
134609: Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes