CUTE! Penguin Earring Tutorial in DIY Matchbook Gift Packaging

CUTE! Penguin Earring Tutorial in DIY Matchbook Gift Packaging
These are great to make as gifts or to sell at your next craft fair!

Note: Supplies are affiliate links to consumer crafts (better prices) and Amazon so you can pick what suits you best:) The charms are fro Oriental Trading, while I am not an affiliate there, I have always been happy with the quality of their charms. Thank you for your support!

Supplies:
Ear wires http://shrsl.com/lzz2 or http://amzn.to/2zoY5iH
Needle Nose pliers http://shrsl.com/lzyy or http://amzn.to/2xLxTKy
Flat charms *note, the exact charms I used are no longer availabe but this pack is a good deal and has a really cute penguin plus other winter motifs: http://www.orientaltrading.com/wonder... *I am not affilated with Ortiental Trading Company.
Kraft cardstock http://shrsl.com/lzzl
White Carstock: http://shrsl.com/lzzt
Christmas Patterned paper http://amzn.to/2xLtSFS
Office Stapler http://amzn.to/2z59fG8
Needle Tool (or thumbtack) http://shrsl.com/m000 or http://amzn.to/2xM5Vyw
Double sided tape or glue http://shrsl.com/m007 or http://amzn.to/2xKLrWS
1 1/2" square punch http://amzn.to/2zbqgAT
Red ink (from the pack) http://amzn.to/2xMTG4v
To & From Stamp *I could not find the stamp I used, it is discontinued :( but these are cute and inexpensive: http://amzn.to/2zXjtaW

Directions:
1. Remove jump ring from charm if needed. Open loop on earwire and slide on charm. Make 2.

2. Cut a 2"x6" strip of kraft cardstock and score/fold at 5/8", 3 1/4" and 3 3/4".

3. Stamp "To & From" on the back of the cardstock as shown and glue a 2.5" square of pattern paper on the part that will be the front.

4. Cut a 1 1/2"x2 1/2" piece of white cardstock and poke 2 holes near the top. Nestle this into the folded kraft cardstock and staple at the bottom.

5. Insert earrings in the holes and tuck the top flap into the bottom lip to close.

CUTE! Penguin Earring Tutorial in DIY Matchbook Gift Packaging

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