How do you curl up in colder weather? Catherine Pooler Designs has really got my DIY juices flowing with their new release out today, Curl Up With Winter. I love baking and over the next couple months, I'll be making many, many batches of Chex Snack Mix. Not the microwavable version, but the best version....in the oven! I've created some paper treat cones which are such adorable little containers for my treats. I'm also featuring the Personalize This stamp set (free w/$50 purchase), dies and the Right At Home patterned paper pad. Scroll down for instructions on how to make these fun cones! My clickable supply list can be found at the end of this post.
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I had a completely different plan for this project, initially. I was going to alter some treat cups but never could find any locally. That's when I came up with a plan to make some paper cones.
This is a great project for double-sided paper, but you can also adhere two single sided sheets together, which is what I did. The CPD Right At Home patterned paper is a really sturdy cardstock so that is even better. Thin paper could easily crumple so make sure you use a heavyweight paper or cardstock.
I'm sure there are tutorials out there for making paper cones, but per my usual style, I winged it. my measurements above are based on a 6x6 inch sheet of patterned cardstock.
I started by scoring two triangles at the lower half of my cardstock, starting at 4 1/4" inches from both sides. These will be my overlapping flaps.
From the top of each score line, I went up a half inch, then trimmed both sides of the top portion of my cardstock at an angle, which measured approximately 3 7/8" from the top of my paper.
It should end up looking somewhat like an envelope.
Before securing your scored flaps, fold each one and run your score tool across for a good, crisp fold. Then fold one flap over the over and staple near the top center. The staple will be covered with the label.
Next, I stamped my labels with CPD Cargo ink, then did some watercoloring with CPD ink in Amber and Green Tea, using a waterbrush. I also applied some ink splatters with the Amber ink onto my labels. Next, I used the coordinating label die with my Platinum 6, to cut my labels.
Here's that big 'ole batch of homemade baked Chex snack mix. You'll also see some Crispix cereal in there too. I will buy Crispix when I can since my rationale is there's corn and rice on each side and why buy 2 boxes of corn and rice cereal when you can buy one! Does anyone else do this?
I also always throw in extra of everything, including double the amount of Worcestershire sauce, extra butter, spices, etc. This is how my mom always made it, so of course, heaven forbid I veer from family tradition! It's all boys in my house, so this stuff goes fast!
After my cones were assembled, I decided to add some small trimmed 5x5 inch sections of trimmed parchment paper, so there's no transfer of grease from the snack mix to my perfectly pretty cones.
I also had some burlap ribbon in my stash and trimmed and adhered some strips to the inside front of my cones, just to pretty it up even more. I think it adds a bit of a rustic feel which I really like.
Once you make your first paper cone, you will be surprised how quick they are to make. You could easily make multiples for upcoming Fall Festivals, school events, parties and more. Just get an assembly line format going, you could assemble at least 2 per minute. Or curl up for movie night with the family and surprise everyone with a cone filled with treats...popcorn, candy, baked goods....just have fun with it! I even picked up some cellophane wrap at the Dollar Tree so I can have it on hand for wrapping my cones as gifts.
Don't forget, if you place a $50 order with Catherine Pooler, you will receive the Personalize This stamp set free when you add to cart and use coupon code MADEBY at checkout! The stamp and die set is also available for purchase as a bundle or separately.
I appreciate you so much stopping in and I hope this inspires you to get crafty with diy paper cones! If you make some, tag me on social media @wavingmywand, I would love to see them!
If you'd like to do some shopping or browse for more product information, I've provided convenient affiliate links below at no additional cost to you. Have a great week, everyone!
Terri
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