Card or Treat Bag? These DIY Treat Bag Toppers Are Both 😏 (Mini Cards That Hold Snacks!)
- This Chick Loves Paper
- Apr 10
- 8 min read
Can you believe that I almost didn’t buy this set?
Like… it sat in my cart for a hot minute while I told myself, “you don’t need another packaging die…”
Yeah. That would’ve been a mistake 😬
Because the second I started playing with it, everything clicked.
Not in a “oh this is cute” kind of way…
but in a “wait… what even IS this??” kind of way.
Is it a card?
Is it a treat bag?
Is it pretending to be both?? 👀
Because suddenly I wasn’t just making treat bags anymore… I was making mini cards… that just happen to hold snacks.
And honestly? That changes everything.
Customer gifts ✔️
Kid parties ✔️
Neighbor drop-offs ✔️
Movie night snacks ✔️
DOG TREATS?? 🐶✔️
Now instead of: “Do I bring a card and something extra?” It’s:
👉 This is the card.
👉 This is the treat.
👉 This is the whole moment.
And before your brain jumps straight to holidays (because I KNOW it did 😏),
I wanted to start with everyday ideas first. Because this? This is just the beginning.
Grab your supplies, because we’re about to turn one little die into a whole system 💥✨
🛍️ Materials for DIY Treat Bag Toppers That Double as Mini Cards
Before we jump into putting these together…
Normally, I would walk you through every single version step-by-step, but I’m going to be honest… once I started making these, I didn’t stop 😅
And instead of writing 50 separate blogs… I wanted to show you how the system works so you can take it and run with it.
Because once you understand how these go together, you can make them for literally anything.
✂️ The Must-Have Bundles (Your Foundation)
💡 If you have these two… you’re already halfway there. These are the bundles you’ll use on pretty much every single topper and will be available in the May 2026 Catalog!
• Stampin’ Up!® Playful Packaging Dies
👉 This is what creates your actual treat bag toppers
👉 This is where all your sentiments and layered label pieces come from
🎨 Papers & Themes (This Is Where the Fun Starts)
Now this is where you can really start mixing, matching, and making each one your own.
Here’s what I used for my different designs:
• Stampin’ Up!® Silly Old Bear DSP
👉 used for the “Oh Bother” / Winnie the Pooh-inspired topper
• Stampin’ Up!® Modern Christmas DSP
👉 used for the “Congratulations” / “Time to Celebrate” topper
👉 also works perfectly for the “No One Better Than You” design
• Stampin’ Up!® Made With Love DSP
👉 used for the “Sending Lots of Love” topper
• Patriotic / Stars & Stripes Paper (Close To My Heart – retired)
👉 used for the 4th of July topper
👉 Any red, white, and blue patterned paper will work here
💡 This is where you can swap in whatever you have—seriously, this project is MADE for using your stash.
🎨 Coordinating Cardstock
A mix of coordinating cardstock colors was used to match each theme—from bold and playful to soft and vintage.
👉 Mix and match
👉 Use different colors front and back
👉 Perfect for using up scraps
✨ This is where you make it your own.
Need coordinating colors? Start here:
🏷️ Additional Bundles Used for Specific Designs
These were used to bring certain toppers to life:
• Stampin’ Up!® Pet Love Bundle 🐾 → dog treat topper
• Stampin’ Up!® Poppin’ By Bundle 🍿 → popcorn / movie night topper
You do NOT need every single paper or bundle I used here. The real magic is:
👉 the structure from the dies
👉 and whatever papers you already have on hand
Mix it up. Change it. Make it yours. That’s the whole point of this one 💥✨
✨ Other Supplies (The Little Things That Make It Easy)
• Stampin’ Up!® Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine - Used to die cut all topper pieces and labels
• Stampin’ Up!® Bone Folder = Helps create crisp folds, especially on the top flap
• Stampin’ Up!® Paper Trimmer = Used to cut cardstock, DSP, and the 4” x 1/4” strip for the seam
👉 Great for adding ink to edges and giving your toppers a little extra depth
• Clear 4” x 8” Cellophane Treat Bags
👉 The base for your finished treat holders
Cricut® & Other Essentials
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• Cricut® Maker 3 — my primary cutting machine for sentiments & embellishments
• Canon Double-Sided Matte Photo Paper (MP-101D, 8.5×11) → Also used exclusively for Cricut embellishments, icons, & layered pieces
👉 Perfect for clean, detailed adhesion on small die-cut pieces
• Twine or Ribbon (Optional)
👉 Adds a finishing touch and a little extra personality 😏
Let’s Put This Baby Together
👉 How to Make DIY Treat Bag Toppers (The Easy Way)
Before we even get to cutting, start by picking your theme—because that’s really what drives everything with this project.
Are you making something for a birthday? Movie night? Dog treats? Teacher gifts? This is where you decide the vibe first, then pull your papers, cardstock, and embellishments to match.
Once you’ve got that figured out, then you’re ready to cut your pieces using the Playful Packaging dies.
You’ll need:
• 2 top pieces (front + back)
• 2 bottom pieces (front + back)
• 2 handle pieces
And when I say “2 of each,” I’m talking about the die shapes, not matching paper. Your front and back can be completely different—and honestly, that’s where this project really starts to shine.
👉 Same structure… endless combinations.
If you’re making a bunch (which… you probably will 😏), go ahead and cut everything at once and group your pieces together. It makes assembly so much faster later.
Once Your Pieces Are Cut, It Comes Together Just Like a Mini Card… With One Little Twist
Start by building your front and back panels:
• Attach your top piece to your bottom piece for both the front and the back. (Put together, mine measure 4”x3”).
• If you’re using it, add your 4” x 1/4” strip across the seam to cover where they connect (hello, scrap buster 👏)
Now here’s the part that makes it all work…
Your top piece has a small flap—this is what holds everything together.
Fold that flap toward the back of both your front and back panels.
👉 Think of it like a seam: you’re folding it inward so it gets hidden on the inside once everything is attached.
Before assembling, go ahead and decorate your front while everything is still flat (trust me on this one 😅).
Once your front is ready:
• Attach your two handle pieces together.
• Adhere the handle to one of the folded flaps
• Then glue the two folded flaps together, sandwiching the handle in between
That’s it!
No complicated steps, no overthinking—just glue, press, and let it dry.
My finished panels measured about 4” x 3”, which honestly turned out to be the sweet spot. It’s just enough space to layer in a sentiment, a couple of embellishments, or even a little strip across the seam without everything feeling crowded.
It gives you more room than a typical small tag, but still keeps that quick, giftable feel.
These go together so easily… It’s the decorating that’ll have you making ten more “just because” 😂😂
🎉 And Just Like That… You’ve Got a Whole Collection
Here’s where things get fun. What started as one idea… turned into a full lineup. Not because the project is complicated, but because once you realize how easy these are to customize, it’s really hard to stop at just one 😅
You can keep it simple… or go all out depending on your mood, your stash, or how extra you’re feeling that day. And the best part?
👉 This is just a sample.
There are still birthdays, holidays, get-well, thinking-of-you… all the moments we haven’t even touched yet.
So if your brain is already spinning with ideas…
good. That means you get it 😏✨
💌 Still in the Crafting Mood? Let’s Keep It Going… 😏
Okay… so now that your brain is officially in ‘what else can I make?’ mode 👀—let’s not stop at treat bags. Because if you loved the idea of turning paper into something thoughtful and a little extra… just wait until you see what you can do with a simple card.
Quick cards.
Layered cards.
Cards that look like you spent hours (but didn’t 😏)
The kind of projects that make people stop and say:
“wait… You MADE that??”
So if you’re ready to keep that creative energy going… take a peek at some of my other card designs. Fair warning, though…
👉 once you start clicking, you’re not leaving anytime soon 😂✨.
💌 Now It’s Your Turn… And I Know You’re Gonna Get Creative With This
Okay… I need to see what you do with this.
Are you going:
🍿 Movie night?
🐶 Dog treats?
🍎 Teacher gifts?
🎉 Party favors?
Or are you about to take this in a direction I didn’t even think of (which honestly… I love 👀)
Because that’s the best part of a project like this, no two are ever the same.
So if you make one (or ten 😅), come share it! Drop it in the Members Gallery and let’s see what you create 💛
💥 From “Maybe” to “Must-Have”… Real Fast!
This set almost didn’t make it into my cart… but I am so glad it did.
And now? It’s one of those things I’ll reach for without even thinking. Not because it’s complicated… but because it solves a problem.
It’s quick.
It’s cute.
It actually gets used.
And somehow… it turns the smallest little treat into a whole moment.
So if you’ve been sitting there thinking,
“I don’t really need that…” yeah… I said the same thing 😏
✨ And here’s the fun part… this is actually a pre-order perk of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, which means I got to play with it early—and trust me, this one’s worth it.
It will be available in the May 2026 catalog, so go ahead and mark your calendar now… because this is one you’re going to want in your stash.
If you’ve been on the fence about it… consider this your sign 💥✨
April — This Chick Loves Paper
🛒 Grab Your Supplies & Get Crafting!
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Create DIY Treat Bag Toppers that double as mini cards!
This step-by-step tutorial by ThisChickLovesPaper.com shows how to make easy treat holders (approx. 4” x 3”) for everyday occasions using Stampin’ Up!® products ✨