MOPS Paper-Craft Projects

Last week I had an opportunity to share some simple creative projects with a local MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) group. What an energetic and fun bunch of women! We made a cover for a valentine lollipop and a sour cream container filled with conversation hearts.
Both projects had to be easy and quick as we only had a limited time frame to play and create:

The lollipop cover took a piece of 3x6 cardstock folded in half...we decorated the front with coordinating patterned paper and Cricut images that were stamped (using Mad About You, December 2011 Stamp of the Month). After placing the lollipop inside, we simply punched a hole on either side of the stick, and tied it up with a piece of ribbon. Easy...and cute too!

The sour cream container used a piece of patterned paper (oldie but goodie!)cut to 4.5" x 5.5". Apply adhesive on one long end, and one short end. Bring both short ends together, overlap to form a tube (similar in shape to an empty toilet paper roll). Then, with the open end of the tube with the adhesive, squeeze it together. Add any candy treat, then squeeze the open end without adhesive together at an opposite angle, creating a "sour cream" like container. Using a paper punch, punch two holes, then thread a piece of ribbon through the holes and tie a bow. Decorate as desired...the images here are from the Thoughtful Tidings stamp set (only available in February). These are so simple...yet fun to make!

These can be made for any occasion...how about birthday party favors or even a special class treat during a fun holiday! Start planning now to make these for St. Patricks Day or even Easter! By the way...have you seen the new adorable My Peeps (B1402, $9.95) stamp set? Super cute! I will be showcasing this stamp set in an upcoming post soon!