hot cocoa gifts

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Designer: Katrina Simeck

Who doesn’t love a cozy cup of hot cocoa? Give a yummy gift with these little bags of cocoa & marshmallows! Dress up these gifts with these simple gift toppers….

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Instructions (Print version)

Full Wrap Style
1. For the full wrap style topper, begin by trimming a piece of patterned paper to 4.5 in wide x 12 in high.
2. Use a scoring blade to create folding lines…to begin, score a line 2 inches from the top.
3. Now score two lines to create the bottom of the wrap…these lines should be 4.5 inches and 5.5 inches from the bottom of your strip of paper.

4. Use punches and border punches to add interest to your toppers – I used the Fiskars Threading Water Punch on one topper, and the Fiskars Snowflake Pop Up Punch on another topper.

5. Add sentiments using punched shapes – I used the Fiskars Seal of Approval punch and the Tag You’re It punch.
6. Pour hot cocoa mix and marshmallows into a clear treat bags (available at craft stores), fold over & staple the top.
7. Wrap the topper around the treat bag, using adhesive or ribbon to secure the folded flap.

Topper Style

1. Trim a piece of patterned paper to 4.5 in wide x 5 in high.
2. Use a scoring blad to create a folding line in the center (measure 2.5 in from one edge).
3. Use the Fiskars Threading Water Punch on both longer edges.
4. Fold in half, and adhere to top of treat bag with adhesive.
5. Embellish with additional punched shapes (I used the Fiskars Funky Love punch)

Supplies:
Fiskars 12in Portable Trimmer 12-98937897
Fiskars Funky Love squeeze punch 12-7437097
Fiskars Tag You’re It squeeze punch 12-74157097
Fiskars Threading Water border  punch 01-001045
Fiskars Snowflake Pop Up Punch 12-24727097
Fiskars Seal of Approval squeeze punch 01-003776
Cloud 9 patterned papers
Other: Cardstock, Treat bags, cocoa mix, marshmallows