Packaging Edible Gifts

Been having fun coming up with cute and tasty gifts. 

There’s so many good chocolate bars in the stores lately, so I decided to make another batch of these cards, (how-to found here).  I knew they wouldn’t be standard sized, so bought the chocolates first and then tweaked the size of the card template to fit snugly.  Last time, I printed templates directly onto my patterned paper, skipping the overlay step for the inside piece.  This time, all I had was heavy-weight white, so did the basic shape on that and then used patterned paper for the overlay piece.  This worked out well since I have an entire package of white cardstock and can be frugal with the scrapbook paper.

Filled with Chocolove Premium Chocolate Bars:

I couldn’t resist, knowing the “love” would appear in the cut-out of this card, and it tastes sooo good.  Yes, I buy food because of the packaging sometimes – it just makes it special! (Anyone else out there do that?  I’m definitely a sucker for an eye-catching wine label, too.)

If my girls will help out, then I’ll make another bunch for public school teachers next week.  I’m liking this treat a lot because it’s good for male and female teachers.  I think this year I’ll focus on the crafting side of the gifts instead of the baking.  (Check back here in a few weeks… I do have some caramel recipes I wanted to try out, so who knows if I’ll have time and change my mind!)  Readers, are you making or baking holiday gifts this year?

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