These sewn pouches are really fun and easy to make!
You can probably use any paper and any candy you like (as long as it hides nicely inside)
I used brown/craft/postal paper for these. It's thick enough to hold its shape, but thin enough to sew with the sewing machine.
Things you will need:
paper
pencil
candy
scissors
sewing machine
Lay out the candy you want to hide inside and draw your desired shape around it, leaving enough room to sew.
Next, set the candy aside and cut out the shape you have drawn.
Make sure the paper is folded in half so you will get 2 exact shapes.
Sew around the edges of your shape, leaving one side/corner/bit open to slide the candy in before you completely sew it up.
Like so:
Once the candy is tucked nicely inside, finish sewing up the pouch.
Leave a few longer strings of thread hanging off to give a good starting point for the tearing into.
That's all there is to it! If you use blank paper like this craft paper, you could easily stamp or write anything you want on them. I preferred to keep mine simple.
These would make great stocking-stuffers or class/church treats or even potty-training tools! What toddler wouldn't love tearing into one of these pouches with a hidden gummy bear inside?
Enjoy!
-Annie
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Those are seriously so fun!!!
Very cute! I wonder if a coffee filter, the brown kind, would work?
Love this idea! I have all of the supplies too! Perfect idea for extra stocking stuffers.
I love that idea ... saw something similar recently and you just reminded me that I need to make some for stocking stuffers. Thanks for sharing!
What a fun idea. Kids would love this.....a surprise is always exciting! If only I sewed!
What a fun and cute idea! I'll definitely have to try these sometime. Thanks!
I love this idea! Great minds think alike!
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What an awesome idea ~ and so quick and simple to make. Thank you for sharing!
Merry Christmas ~
Dawn.
I love this idea. This is a great way to give candy as a gift!
What a great project! Thanks for sharing it!
What a fun and creative idea!
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You guys ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!! Newest follower. I plan on doing these for our family and I will post them to my blog and tell them where to find you.
Very cool!! What a fun way to package the treats!
Cheers!
Theresa
This is such a cute idea! It would be great for stocking stuffers or to use as name tags on gifts!
How clever. I love this idea!!!
Clever idea!
Susan,
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What a great idea! I hope I have time to make some of these for my husband...
Love love these! My co-editor, Amanda (home and garden) sent these to me and I posted a link today at ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com :)
What a fun little stocking stuffer! Hope you'll come link up to Made with Love Monday :) The party will be open until Friday so feel free to link up multiple projects. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com
Love this idea!
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This is an absolutely adorable idea!!
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
I saw these on Pinterest. What a great idea. So cute.
Great idea! Love it -- so versatile, too! Thanks for sharing!!
Such a fun project. TFS.
Eveline.
so fun! thanks for sharing :)
Funny idea!
Best wishes from Germany!
Steffie
OK, now I have to follow... your blog ROCKS :)
I'm thinking these would even make cute ornaments to hang on the tree.
I LOVE this :) Thank you!
Yes, ornaments! Advent Ornaments! I'm going to make 24 of these and number them! OOOH! I'm so excited!
oh wow! that's great idea! thanks for inspiring post!
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These are adorable! Just posted about these on my blog: http://eedeedesignstudios.com/tutorials/a-pinterest-christmas/
I'm making these today! I will make them out of what scrap paper I have downstairs. Filling w/ Jelly Beans!
What a cute idea! thanks for sharing.
I made some of these as wedding favors and stamped them to personalize them. Thanks for the great idea! I linked back to your original post...
http://greeneacreshobbyfarm.blogspot.com/2012/06/personalized-brown-paper-candy-pouches.html
Fabulous blog, delightful ideas...thank you :)
Greetings,
-Eva Maria
Such a cute and easy idea! I featured it on my stocking stuffer round up. http://www.lovebugliving.com/2012/11/handmaking-holidays-stocking-stuffer.html
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