Decorated Candy Tins, A Perfect Gift!

FYI, I found out that the inspiration for these candy tins came from another blog, My Paper Creations by Niki Estes, and wanted to make sure I gave her credit.  Thank you for such a fantastic idea, Niki!!!

Soooo Cute, don't you think?
Finding a creative pal in Colorado has been a huge blessing.
After a long-distance move, 
you wonder, you hope...
you desperately want to connect with someone who has similar interests.
Soon after meeting at church, Lilah and I discovered that we enjoy making things
and have gotten together several times to Create.
Unfortunately, I missed the latest gathering (drat!) 
because I was teaching a Photography Workshop but wanted to showcase 
this clever, adorable, wonderfully creative, PERFECT gift
for a teacher or as a stocking stuffer.

Supplies:

Rectangle Clear Top Tins (.875" H x 5.5" W x 3.7")***

Hershey's Nugget Chocolates (one bag fills three tins)

Decorative Paper

Ribbon, Stamps, Border Punches, Cut Outs, etc.

Adhesive

Here's Lilah...

1. Decide what yummy ribbon and paper you are going to use

2. Cut a 4x12 inch strip of paper to wrap around the tin itself...use a border punch on the edges.

3. Cut 12 - 1x3 inch strips to wrap around the nuggets

4. Adhere all your papers with adhesive.  The nuggets first, then wrap the tin itself.

5. Embellish as you wish with ribbon, a Christmas stamp, or various cut outs.

6. Give to your children's teachers, neighbors...or keep them for your self because they are too cute to give away!

***Lilah purchased her tins online at Papertrey Ink for $2.00/tin, and I also found other sources that offered them for a great price including Specialty Bottle for about $1.00/tin.  I haven't ordered from them yet, so I don't know anything about their level of customer service.  When shopping around, look for a tin that is (.875" H x 5.5" W x 3.7").

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