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    Tied Up Cardstock Candy Pouch Tutorial (Video)

    January 29, 2021 By Brandy 10 Comments

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    A quick and easy tied up cardstock candy pouch that you can make! No pattern or printable required! Fun to customize for different holidays and occasions.

    You might also like our paper pocket fans and felt bunny candy pouches!

    cardstock candy pouches

    Watch our step by step video!

    These cardstock candy pouches are so easy and fun to make! They would be great for so many occasions and holidays. They are perfect to use as centerpieces or placeholders!  I learned how to make these years ago and taught my girls how to make them too. You can use copy paper, scrapbook paper or cardstock, but I like the stability of cardstock.
    I love that I don't need a fancy template, printable or cutting tool. You just need a straight edge (ruler) and something to score you paper. Don't have a scoring tool? Use the backside of a butter knife! Want to make bigger sizes? Use 9" or 12" paper and follow the same technique (adjusting length of scored lines)!

    Tied Up Cardstock Candy Pouch

    brown paper candy pouch filled with heart dummies

    Supplies:

    • 6"x6", 9"x9" or 12"x12"  piece of paper
    • straight edge
    • ruler
    • hole punch
    • something to score the paper
    • ribbon

    Steps to Make Your Own Cardstock Candy Pouch

    All that is required to make these pouches are a few scored lines and folds! Once your pouch has been folded, you'll hold punch the corners, lace with twine, and tie together!

    Fill with candy or snacks.

    This tutorial makes 1 (4") candy pouch.

    Tied Up Cardstock Candy Pouch Tutorial

    Inspired by Alderberry Hill.

    brown paper candy pouch filled with heart dummies
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    Tied Up Cardstock Candy Pouches

    A quick and easy cardstock candy pouch that you can make! No pattern or printable required! Fun to customize for different holidays and occasions.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Active Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Yield: 1 (4") pouch
    Cost: <$1

    Equipment

    • paper cutter
    • scoring tool
    • Ruler
    • hole punch

    Materials

    • 6"x6" cardstock
    • ribbon or twine

    Instructions

    • Score the paper at 2″ and 4″ on both sides. This will create a 9 square grid.
      hands using scoring tool to score paper
    • Score the square in each corner (4 of them) diagonally starting at the outer corner and going towards the middle.
      scoring corners of paper
    • Fold along scored lines.
      hands folding paper along scored lines
    • Fold the diagonal scored lines toward the center, pulling the folds in and creating 4 little pouches.
      hands folding corners of paper box
    • Hole punch one hole on the center of each diagonal fold towards the tip.
      hands using hole punch
    • Lace ribbon or twine through the holes to bring the corners together.
      hands tying twine into a bow
    • Tie ends of twine into a bow.
      hands tying twine into bow

    Video

    Notes

    Watch our step by step video for a better visual tutorial!
    Want to make a bigger size? Use 9" or 12" paper, score into 3rds and follow the same method.

    Here is another candy box to make. 

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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Jackie P says

      February 12, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      Pinning this...looking for cute, little ways to hold things for a shower....this might work
      Thanks bunches!
      Jackie P

      Reply
    2. Linda says

      February 18, 2012 at 4:54 am

      Love this cute pocket for candy. Thanks for sharing. I love red hots. Best wishes, Linda

      http://twosucculentsisters.blogspot.com

      Reply
    3. Lowri says

      February 05, 2012 at 8:00 pm

      These look great - thanks for sharing. My kids will love these next time they get treats!

      Lowri
      http://papervinenz.blogspot.com

      Reply
    4. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

      January 29, 2012 at 4:22 pm

      How incredibly cute!! I hope you will link this project up to my I Heart Projects Party.

      http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/01/i-heart-projects-linky-party.html

      Reply
    5. LocalFunForKids says

      January 28, 2012 at 3:39 am

      That's such a cool idea. So simple and looks very festive too!

      Reply
    6. Lindsi B says

      January 27, 2012 at 3:24 pm

      Found you on Skip to My Lou. Could you please share this with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/01/fun-stuff-fridays-8.html

      Reply
    7. Melanie says

      January 24, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      Adorable! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    8. Paula says

      January 24, 2012 at 6:38 pm

      These are super cute and easy! We'd love to have you link up at our party...http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/01/one-year-blogaversary-and-new-linky.html

      Reply
    9. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

      January 24, 2012 at 5:05 pm

      Thank you for sharing this - I have a bunch of piano students who need a little something this year!

      Reply
    10. Crafty Mischief says

      January 24, 2012 at 6:24 am

      These are so cute! I am so making some! Thank you for sharing! 🙂

      Reply

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