Christmas in July Milano Cookie Treat Holders | Easy Handmade Holiday Gift Idea

Happy Christmas in July!

Today's Christmas in July Instagram Hop is all about inspiring you to get a head start on your holiday papercrafting. As papercrafters, we love creating handmade cards, tags, gift boxes, treat holders, gift bags, wrapping paper, and scrapbook pages. Whether you celebrate Christmas in July or simply like to stay ahead of the busy holiday season, now is the perfect time to begin creating!

For today's project, I made these festive Milano Cookie Treat Holders. I was inspired by Brenda Quintana's design but changed them up to make them my own.

I used Peaceful Pine Cardstock for the base and added coordinating Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper to the sides and top for a classic holiday look. The elegant tag was created using the beautiful Flourish and Frames Hot Foil Dies, adding a touch of luxurious shine. The sentiment comes from the retired Holly Jolly Stamp Set, stamped in Golden Glow Ink. To finish the tag, I added holly leaves and berries from the Spellbinders Make It Merry Florals set.

One little trick I used was covering the Milano cookie package labels with strips of Christmas Holly Washi Tape, giving the treats a polished, coordinated appearance.

These treat holders are quick to assemble and make wonderful gifts for neighbors, teachers, coworkers, party favors, or stocking stuffers. Best of all, this design isn't limited to Christmas! Simply change the papers, colors, and sentiment to create treat holders for birthdays, thank-you gifts, baby showers, weddings, or any special occasion.

Measurements

Base

• 7¼" × 3¼"
• Score on the long side at:
  • 1½"
  • 2⅝"
  • 4⅝"
  • 5¾"

Designer Series Paper

• Two pieces: 3" × ⅞" (side panels)
• One piece: 3" × 1¾" (top panel)

I found the individual Milano cookie packs in a box of ten at Walmart, but many of their other individually wrapped cookies fit this holder as well.

I hope this project inspires you to get an early start on your Christmas crafting—or adapt the design for any season, any reason! If you create one, I'd love to see it.

Happy crafting!

Jean

 

Russell Stover Marshmallow Treat Holders Featuring Nests of Winter DSP

I’m excited to share these adorable Russell Stover Marshmallow candy treat holders that I created using the Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper. This gorgeous paper has been a favorite of mine this season—I actually used up the very last of my supply while making these! The good news? It’s still available in my Online Store, so you can enjoy it while supplies last.

These little treat holders come together quickly and can be customized for any season, any reason. Whether you need a simple table treat, stocking stuffer, teacher gift, coworker surprise, party favor, or a “just because” treat—this design works beautifully every time.

You’ll find all the measurements right in the photos I posted, making it easy to follow along and recreate them at home.

A Few Notes About the Project

• I used Russell Stover Marshmallow candies as the treat inside—they fit perfectly.

• The Nests of Winter DSP adds the perfect wintery touch, but you can easily swap in any Designer Series Paper for any holiday or occasion.

• These are wonderful for mass-producing! Once you cut your paper, assembly is fast and fun.

If you’d like to make your own, be sure to visit my Stampin’ Up! Online Store to pick up the Nests of Winter DSP and all your crafting essentials:

👉 Online Store: jeanaddis.stampinup.net
👉 Follow Me on Facebook: Jeans Paper Jewels

I hope these treat holders inspire you to create a few sweet surprises of your own. Let me know if you give them a try—I’d love to see what you make!

Happy crafting! 🎄✨