New Products: Total Package + Party Decor Kit

Hi everyone!  Spring is almost here (in the Northern hemisphere) and we have been busy as bees working on some great new products to share with you all.  Today we are excited to introduce two of them:

First, our brand new Total Package: Le Petit Écolier Kit:

We've filled our latest kit with some wonderfully inspiring goodies, such as authentic vintage playing cards, library card pockets/cards, kraft paper stickers and more.  There were only 10 created, so don't miss your chance to grab one of these kits while they are still available.

And second, our Instant Party Decor Kit:

Packed with festive little details to make your next party as stress-free and stylish as can be.  This kit includes a pennant bunting, decorative box filled with 12 cupcake toppers, paper lace doilies, kraft paper goodie bags, and 30 yards of blue and white baker's twine.  A great value, at only $16 a kit!

Our new items are available in both our Big Cartel and Etsy shops.  Enjoy!  xox Ez + Marichelle

D.I.Y. Paper Candy Gift Topper / Party Decor

Hello there everyone!  For this project we used our free printable patterned tags and pretty Seam Binding Ribbons (we love the colors carried in the Caramelos etsy shop) to create these sweet Paper Candy Gift Toppers + Party Decor.  The colors and patterns are so bright and festive that we just couldn't keep them to ourselves...so please read on for our tutorial on how to make your own!  We hope you will have fun!  xo Ez + Marichelle

Step 1: Gather your supplies and punch (or hand-cut) out your "candy" shapes:

• Patterned Gift Tag Sets - printed onto cardstock
• Seam Binding Ribbons (in whichever colors you'd like)
• Scissors
• Craft Paper Punches in assorted shapes/sizes.  We used a 1 1/2" circle punch by EK Sucess and a small scalloped oval punch (around 1 3/8" long) by Marvy (both purchase at our local Michael's.
• Double-sided tape (the permanant variety is recommended)
• Twine (optional)

Step 2: Cut ribbon into segments between 3" to 3.5" in length.

Step 3: Begin by sticking your ribbon into the center of your punched circle (printed side down) with a piece of double-sided tape.  Repeat this process with another piece of tape and ribbon (crossing your ribbon as shown in the photo).  You can use up to three layers of ribbon or alter the colors for a different effect.

Step 4: Place a piece of double-sided tape on top of your last layer of ribbon and finish by topping with another punched circle.  Press firmly to adhere.

Step 5: Using a pair of sharp scissors, carefully snip the ends of your ribbons in an inverted V.

Step 6: You're done!  Have fun with your sweet paper candy designs!

Step 7: For hanging party decor or garlands, place a piece of twine inside your shape before sealing closed with your final paper layer (step 4).

Step 8: Use your paper candies to top gifts, use as placecards, create cupcake toppers (insert a toothpick inside each one to acheive this), decorate a child's room and more!

If you give this project a try we'd love to see images of your results!  xox Ez + Marichelle

New Product: Printable Party Bag Topper Set

Hi everyone! We're so excited to share our new Printable Party Bag Toppers. We hope you like them as much we do!!

Take your party or event to the next level with simple and stylish printable party bag toppers. We've done the design work for you, all you have to do is purchase the file and then print as many as you'd like. The file is yours to use over and over again forever.

Each set includes toppers in 3 sizes (large, medium, and small) - they coordinate perfectly with our glassine bags. Designs include a blank "label" on each topper that you can fill in with your own text or message.

If you are interested in having custom colors or text added to your file please contact us for details on creating a special order for you. Custom color and text insertion start at an additional $7.

PDF files are available in both our etsy shop + big cartel shop.