Sara's Blog

Every holiday season I’m challenged by the “small gift dilemma”: What to give to holiday party hostesses, neighbors and at Secret Santa swaps. This year I’ve got a solution! Take a look at this pretty paper cone. It’s quick and easy to make, it’s completely customize-able, and (with modifications) it works for girls or guys. Here’s how to do it:

1. Trim 1/8” off the side and top of two pieces of 12”x12” patterned paper, then ink all four edges. (For smaller cones, use 8”x8” papers and cardstock.)
2. Center one piece of patterned paper on a 12”x12” piece of cardstock, gluing only at the four corners. (This allows the paper to shift when it’s rolled.) Turn the cardstock over and attach the other piece of patterned paper.
3. Roll the cardstock into a cone shape, glue the heck out of it along the edge and attach a ribbon and silk flower around the edge. I use Zots™ and double-sided tape. Depending on how stiff the cardstock is, you might need to wrap a piece of scrap paper around the bottom of the cone, secure with a rubber band and let it sit for a few hours.

I used some of my all-time favorite papers from Classic sarapapers™, a red silk flower from Vintage Embellish-abilities™ and added black trim with Small Zots™. The flower is attached to the ribbon with a 22mm brad; I used a 3/4” circle punch to make the circle of patterned paper for the center of the brad.

Of course, you’ll want to fill the cone with something: I put chocolates in cello wrap, then tied the top with a red ribbon.

Even better? This sweet cone isn’t just for holiday gifts—make it from bright citrus papers for a birthday gift!

Enjoy!