Sweet Centers "Re-Treat"

When Stampin' Up! let demonstrators get a sneak peek at the new Holiday Mini catalog, I was fascinated by the Sweet Centers stamp set.  I thought it was such a novel idea to incorporate candy in a card!  Then we found out that the Sweet Treat cups had adhesive that required they be affixed to the card.  Oh no!  All my hard work would have to be destroyed to get at that candy.  I DON'T THINK SO!

So I devised a technique to still use the Sweet Treat cups but the card would remain intact long after the candy was a memory.  And maybe even add some back in!  The "Eek you're sweet!" decor on the front of the card actually serves as a tab to access the candy from the inside of the card.  Here's how I did it...

1. Stamp the “Eek you’re sweet!” image and cut out.  Do not remove the center.  
2. Cut out a 2 ¾” x 3” square of contrasting paper to use as a mat.  This will allow approximately 1/8” border around the stamped image.   Do not affix the mat to the stamped image yet.  
3.  Position the 1 3/8” punch over the “Eek you’re sweet” image aligning it with the dotted circle and punch out.  Set aside.  
4.  Position the square stamped image on the mat (DO NOT GLUE) and carefully use the 1 ¾” punch to remove the center of the stamped image AND the mat below.  Set aside.  
5. Take the card stock that will be used for the card body.  Position the 1 ¾” punch as far in from the bottom edge of the card as possible. Center horizontally on the front of the card and punch.  
6. Decorate the card face and inside left of the card as desired.  This step is much easier now than when the card is three-dimensional.  
7. Place Sticky Strip on the bottom and both side edges of the mat (Do not apply the tape to the tope of the square) and align the hole in the mat with the hole in the front of the card.  Adhere. 
8. Remove the protective tape from the edge of the Sweet Treats cup and adhere to the mat aligning it with the hole.  
9. Apply Snail adhesive to all four edges of the square cut out stamped image and fit over treat cup being careful to align the edges with the mat to allow for the 1/8” border 
10.  Cut a 2” x 4 ¼” piece of Basic Black card stock.  Use the Ticket Corner punch to notch the top two corners. 
11. Mount the “Eek you’re sweet” circle in the center of a contrasting color cardstock punched from the Scallop Circle punch. 
12. Attach Stampin Dimensionals to the back and affix to top of the 2” x 4 ¼” strip of black paper. 
13. Slide the strip of black card stock between the matted image and the card body to complete the closure of the Sweet Treats cup. 
14. Turn the card over and lightly trace a circle on the black card stock showing through the hole. 
15. Remove and stamp an appropriate image in the center of the circle with Whisper White Craft Ink. 

Fill the cup and share!

 

Comments

[Jena]

1.

I just had to share - the card I made from your inspiration here just posted today on my blog - thanks again for the great idea!

http://livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com/2009/12/sweet-treat-card.html

[Jena]

2.

Thanks so much for sharing this fun idea! I originally saw this on Mary's blog back in August, but I'm just now getting around to using my sweet treat cups so I'm glad I could easily find your instructions - TFS!

[Audrey]

3.

great idea. called su--they were cluelees

[Joanne]

4.

Totally awesome! My girls in Stamp Club love the sweet treat cups but were very sad that they may destroy the card that they created...you are a genious!! Thanks so much for sharing with us!

[JeanFB]

5.

Wow, brilliant! I was bummed about my card being ripped apart, too! TFS

[Tonya B]

6.

This is great! Love the idea and will have to share it with my club ladies! Thank you so much for the directions. Tonya

[Martha Stewart]

7.

What a great idea. Thanks for sharing this. I was expecting to just have the card destroyed to get at the candy!

[Laurie Zoellmer]

8.

You are a GENIUS!!!

[Roberta Layton]

9.

Just got mine made and it is so cute. My stampers are going to love this one. Thanks so much for the directions.
Roberta

[Ali Scott]

10.

Oh that is genius! Thanks for sharing!

[Catherine]

11.

Thanks for all of the tips Mike! I followed your instructions and made my first sweet treat cup creation. I have it posted on my blog if you are interested in taking a peek. http://creativecatsdesigns.blogspot.com I also put a link to your blog in the event that anyone else wants to follow your instructions. I hope that is okay.

Thanks,
Catherine

[LeAnne]

12.

Very clever idea! TFS!

[Kay Kibbel]

13.

That is so cool. My husband has an engineering degree and he said he never would have thought of that--way to go. Kay

[debbie]

14.

Well, I'm a few days late on my comment but Wowza! What a great idea!! Thanks so much for sharing! Several of my customers have been hesitant to purchase the sweet treat cups for your very concern over a spoiled card, once the recipent takes out their treats! So now I can share your wonderful solution with them!! :-) Thanks again, wonderful idea!

[Tamara Price (aka Scoopsgalore)]

15.

Thank you for sharing. You are a genious.

[Kreates Kards]

16.

WOW ... what a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm going to try it today.

[Rhea]

17.

What a fabulous idea!! Thanks so much for sharing the instructions.

[Holly]

18.

Awesome idea!!

[Pat Gasko]

19.

Mike, WOW! what a beautiful card. I love it, a person can get at the sweets without tearing up the card. Great Job! I enjoy your blog.

Pat

[judy]

20.

Hi Mike, What a great idea!! Now of course i'm tempeted in getting this set. :)

I had the pleasure in meeting you at the convetion, I was at your table at the Make n Take. I was with my downline/friend Vicky. Love your blog.

Judy

[Betsy Z]

21.

Mike! To say I'm impressed is an understatement, lol! Brilliant idea! Even my husband would approve, and he's SO not into anything stamping related, lol! You are my hero... ~Betsy Z.

[Judy M]

22.

Ohmigosh Mike! This is brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing!! Found you through LNSDemos only email...I'm off to explore your blog! Thanks again!!

[Kim s1itcher46]

23.

This is pure genius! I tried to do a circle flip top but never got it finished. This is so much better! TFS!

[Jess Lundahl]

24.

What a fabulous idea!! Thanks so much for sharing the instructions.

[Stephanie G]

25.

This is so great & inventive! Thanks so much for sharing!