Today, we’re going to learn how to make a heart goodie bag heart filled with candy. It’s the perfect way to show someone you care or to treat yourself to a special surprise. So, let’s gather our materials and get ready to create a heartwarming and tasty masterpiece!
What You Will Need
Before we dive into this sweet project, let’s gather all the supplies we’ll need to make our heart goodie bag filled with candy:
- A brown paper bag (lunch size or small)
- Assorted colors of yarn
- Scissors
- Craft glue
- A needle with a large eye
- Candy (individually wrapped chocolates or other small candies)
- Pencil
- Optional: Decorative materials like stickers, glitter, or markers for personalization
Step 1: Shape the Heart
To start our project, we’ll create the shape of the heart using a brown paper bag. Lay the bag on a flat surface and fold it in half, lengthwise. Make sure the opening of the bag is on the folded side.
Starting from the folded side, draw half of a heart shape with a pencil, making sure to keep the rounded top of the heart and a straight edge at the bottom. Cut along the pencil line through both layers of the folded paper bag. When you unfold the bag, you should have a complete heart shape.
Step 2: Decorate the Heart (Optional)
Now comes the fun part – decorating your heart! You can personalize it however you like. Use markers, stickers, or glitter to give your heart a unique and festive touch. Get creative and let your imagination soar! Remember, this heart will bring joy to someone special or serve as a treat for yourself, so make it as beautiful as can be.
Step 3: Add the Yarn Border
To give our heart bag heart a colorful and textured edge, we’ll attach a wrap of yarn all around its perimeter. Choose your favorite color of yarn, and cut a length that’s approximately 1.5 times the length of the heart’s outer edge.
Apply a small amount of craft glue to the back of the heart along the outer edge, and carefully place the yarn on the glue, pressing down gently to secure it. Continue moving around the heart, applying glue and attaching the yarn until you’ve covered the entire outer edge. Trim any excess yarn using scissors.
Step 4: Fill the Heart with Sweetness
Now comes the sugary centerpiece of our craft – filling the heart with candy! Start by folding the heart along its center crease, creating a pocket. Open up the pocket and carefully place your desired candies inside.
You can choose individually wrapped chocolates, small candies, or any treats that fit nicely inside your heart. Fill it up as much as you like, but make sure you leave some space to close the heart securely.
Step 5: Sew the Heart Shut
To ensure that the candies stay safely inside, we’ll use a simple sewing technique to close the heart. Thread a needle with a piece of yarn and tie a knot at one end. Starting from the bottom of the heart, insert the needle through both layers of the heart and create a small stitch.
Continue stitching along the rounded top of the heart, making small stitches close together. When you reach the bottom again, tie a secure knot to finish off the sewing. Snip off any excess yarn from the ends.
Step 6: That Extra Sparkle (Optional)
If you want to give your heart an extra bit of sparkle and personalization, now’s the time to get creative again! You can add more stickers, write a heartwarming message with markers, or use glitter to make your heart shine. Let your love and imagination guide you in making it as special and unique as possible.
Step 7: Share the Sweetness
Congratulations, creative candy enthusiasts! Your heart goodie bag is now complete and filled with delicious treats. Now it’s time to share the love and sweetness!
Gift it to someone special as a surprise, or keep it to yourself as a delightful treat for later.
Step 8: Optional: Go Above and Beyond
If you’d like to take your craft to the next level, consider creating a small handle for your heart goodie bag. Cut a strip of yarn or ribbon and glue each end to the inner top edges of the heart, creating a loop to hold or hang your heart. This way, you can carry or display your heart with ease, adding an extra touch of charm.
