Holiday Loot Bags/Silver Bells

They say that with any good gift, it’s the thought that counts. Sure, that’s true. But there’s one other important element that can also push any ho-hum gift over-the-top to become a ho-ho-ho holiday classic: packaging! Sounds simple, sure. But it’s amazing what a difference a little decorative detail can make on an otherwise mediocre gift. It’s like putting your gift through a makeover montage in a 90s teen rom-com. The receiver won’t believe their eyes!

 

All of the custom Avery templates and designs tend to come in handy over the holidays, which is why we have come up with these handy-dandy DIY gift options to help lighten your load this holiday season. We have so many clever and delightful gift ideas that are guaranteed to be a hit at any seasonal gathering without taking up too much of your precious time.

Were you thinking about giving someone a bag of Hershey’s Kisses for Christmas this year? Those bite-sized chocolates are a holiday staple, but that can look a bit boring off the shelf. What if you were to transform those tiny treats into a festive bag of Silver Bells? Thanks to Avery, you’ll easily and affordably be able to transform a bag of candy into an edible holiday decoration.
 

1. Make sure that you have some of Avery’s Kraft Brown Round Labels (22813) and then head on over to Avery Design and Print to start customizing.

 

2. Search your product number to find a template that will suit your personal present needs like this elegant festive design that still provides space to personalize your message. As with any Avery product, there are a vast number of custom templates available for the Kraft Brown Round Labels, making it easy for you to find the perfect image for your perfect gift!

 

3. Gather your Hershey’s Kisses, a small plastic bag, some silver tape, some silver ribbon, a hole punch, and some scissors. Then fill the bag with the candy.

 

4. Seal the top of the bag with the silver tape.

5. Print your labels using your home printer or let Avery WePrint Custom Printing do the work for you!

 

6. Peel the labels off of the sheet.

 

7. Neatly fold the label over the top of the bag.

 

8. Punch two holes on either side of the bag, just underneath the silver tape.

 

9. Pull a short piece of the silver ribbon between the two holes.

 

10. Tie each end of the ribbon into a knot for an adorable silver handle to your now irresistible chocolate silver bells.
 

And just like that, your last minute candy gift has transformed into a beautiful festive treat. This quick and easy DIY present will look beautiful under any tree and would also serve as an excellent gift bag for your next holiday party. The possibilities are almost endless, but the results will always be the same. Anyone you gift these silver bells to will absolutely love them.

Avery provides the ideas, tools, and tips to make your Christmas special. So what are you waiting for? Get started making your bags of chocolate silver bells today and by the time the holidays roll around, all you’ll need to do is pass out the presents and collect the praise!

Watch a full instructional video here to see how fun and simple this process will be.

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