✂️ Sour Cream Container Template

 

 Mini Treat Holders No 2

Here are 5 “gold nugget” ideas you could make in just one extra hour today:

1. A Quick Stack of Cards

• Use one sheet of Designer Series Paper (DSP) and cut into panels for 4–5 simple cards.

• Add a stamped sentiment and a ribbon or embellishment.

• Great way to build up your card stash in an hour!

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2. Mini Treat Holders

• Create 4–6 sour cream containers, flat pouches, or tiny gift bags.

• Perfect for chocolates, teabags, or small trinkets.

• They double as gifts for neighbours, teachers, or customers.

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3. Memory Keeping Page

• Grab a favourite photo and create one 12” x 12” scrapbook layout or a double 6” x 8” pocket page.

• Add journaling strips and a few die-cut embellishments.

• One hour is plenty to capture a memory beautifully.

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4. A Sampler or Home Décor Piece

• Make a 9-square sampler (3” x 3” mini designs) on a base cardstock.

• Display in a frame or shadow box.

• It’s quick, impactful, and makes a wonderful gift.

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5. Technique Playtime

• Dedicate one hour to trying a single stamping technique (emboss resist, ink blending, watercolour wash, etc.).

• You’ll end up with a set of pretty backgrounds ready to turn into cards later

Here’s a step-by-step template for making a sour cream container with Designer Series Paper (DSP) or cardstock. These are quick, fun, and perfect for little treats.

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✂️ Sour Cream Container Template

Supplies

• DSP or cardstock (lightweight DSP works best)

• Strong adhesive (Tear & Tape or liquid glue)

• Bone folder

• Scissors or paper trimmer

• Crimper (optional for the ends)

• Small embellishments (tags, ribbon, etc.)

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Measurements

• Start with a piece of DSP 6” x 4.5” (15.2 cm x 11.5 cm)

👉 You can adjust:

• Smaller (4” x 3”) for tiny treats

• Larger (6” x 6”) for a bigger container

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Instructions

1. Form the Tube

• Place the DSP with the long side at the top.

• Apply adhesive along one 4.5” side.

• Roll into a tube and press the seam closed.

2. Seal the Bottom

• Flatten one end of the tube.

• Apply adhesive and press firmly.

• (Optional: use a crimper for a decorative edge).

3. Fill the Container

• Add chocolates, teabags, or small goodies.

4. Seal the Top (Opposite Direction)

• Flatten the top end at a 90° angle to the bottom seam (this gives the classic “twist”).

• Apply adhesive and seal.

5. Decorate

• Punch a hole and add ribbon, or attach a small stamped tag.

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Quick Visual 

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|         6” (15.2 cm)        |

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|_____________________________|

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|         4.5” (11.5 cm)      |

|_____________________________|

• Roll along the 4.5” side to form the tube.
• Flatten and seal the ends in opposite directions.

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Hugs Teresa 

🦋 Teresa Brown – Independent Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator

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