Several years ago I created this One-Eyed Purple People Eater for a challenge.  Years have passed but this treat holder is timeless. The stamps and dies used to create this have been retired for a while now. Time for an update. 

A closer look at the “Now”.

2024 Version from the front

Treat Reveal

Side View

How about a quick tutorial? 

Nuts & Bolts

Paper Cuts

• Black Cardstock Base: 3″ x 11″; score at 3-1/2″, 4″ and 7-3/4″
• Black Cardstock Tab: 1/2″ x 1″
• Designer Series Paper (DSP):  
  • Green 2″ x 3″
  • Purple 2-1/8″ x 3″
  • Orange 2-1/4″ x 3″

Construction

1. Fold and burnish each score inwards.
2. Punch a whole with the Modern Label Punch on the long end section of the cardstock
3. Fasten the top edge of the punched section just below to the 3″ fold. This creates the pocket.
4. Slip a small candy in the whole,
5. Close the flap and decorate the front as wished.
   1. IMPORTANT: If the front flap is too long, wait to trim until the locking mechanism is in place. You can see by my photo below that I trimmed it a little to short.
6. Create and attach the locking mechanism. See my Tips & Tricks below. 

Tips & Tricks

• Front Decoration: Use “October 31” sticker and Designer Series Paper from Halloween Spells Designer Series Paper & Sticker Pack 
  • Adhere sticker to top edge of Green DSP. Fussy cut the bottom by following the jagged edge of the sticker. Repeat with every color.

Halloween Spells DSP & Sticker Sheet

• Bottom Tab: 
  • Adhere the sticker to the scored 1/2″ x 1″ black strip.  Score in half (long end). Attach sticker end with Black Stampin’ Dimensional. Adhere the bottom of the black tab with very strong adhesive. I used Multi-purpose Liquid Glue.

Latch Mechanism

How’s that for a make-over?

Click here to see the original post from 2015.

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Purple Eater

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