My Creative Time - Valentine goodie bag

 Happy 2024!  So much has happened since my last post on Black Friday.

My husband, Bruce of 34 years passed away on December 2.  He had been in declining health since early spring of 2023 after a horrible fall off his electric scooter.  He hit his head on the street and that was the beginning of the decline.  He developed shingles 3 days after the fall and from then on, it seemed like one thing after the other.  He passed peacefully, without pain and I was blessed to be at his side.  The holidays were challenging and I didn't feel much like crafting so the break from My Creative Time was good.  I think I made gift tags one afternoon but other than that, I was not in my studio.  Bruce and I spent many days together (he in his office and me in the studio) for the past 10 years since we downsized into our condo.  Today was the first I spent any amount of time there to create this cute Valentine project with My Creative Time products.

I'm used to making treat for Bruce, but this time I made these adorable little treat bags for my three local grandchildren.  They are grown now but they always like the treats.

First off, aren't these adorable chocolates cute????  I got them at Aldi.  If you have an Aldi where you live, I hope you love it as much as I do.  These chocolates are comparable to what Trader Joes would offer at a very affordable price.

I chose a gusseted bag so I could get in more goodies.  You can find these at most Walmart, Target or your craft stores that sell Wilton items.  This is the 3 inch bag so it fits perfectly using the Pretty Treat Topper.

This die is scheduled for retirement so run to Emma's site to shop!

DID YOU KNOW THAT I TRY AND LINK ALL PRODUCTS THAT I USE?  JUST CLICK THE NAME (IT SHOULD BE IN BLUE) AND IT WILL TAKE YOU RIGHT TO THE PAGE!

Now back to my project!  To make the bag sturdier, I cut a paper base to fit and scored it so now my bag would "sit up" straight.  It's so easy to do.  Measure the width of your bag - mine was 3 inches.  The I measured the bottom of my bag and added 2 inches.  After cutting I scored one inch on each side of the LONGER side.  Fold on the score lines and it will fit perfectly at the bottom of your bag.  I added some white shreds (I never throw them out when I get them) and began to add the treats.  I folded down the top and stapled the Pretty Treat Topper in place.

Emma's Valentine Paper Pad from last year was the perfect compliment to my project.

The Fun Valentine Paper Pad had everything else I needed to finish.  

The Love you Most (will be back in stock soon) stamp

and die set coordinates with the paper pad for a quick and easy way to finish your project.  Take advantage of those pages where all you have to do is cut out the image like I did for the Gingers.  So cute and easy.

I cut out the hearts using the larger heart from Pretty Scallop Rosette Die Set.

If you do not have the Pretty Treat Topper in your collection, you will not be sorry if you order!  It is 50% off right now and a steal.  Emma's designs make anyone look like a pro!

Thank you for your sweet comments.  Emma has some exciting things happening in 2024, so buckle up buttercup!  It's going to be an exciting year.

God bless!

Cathy