Oh, I had so much fun making this origami shirt! I didn't know if it would work, but I had the idea of making it large enough that it could hold candy. The only candy I had on hand that looked good inside, though, was the boring Starlights. lol! The main body of the shirt is 4 1/4 x 4 1/4, with the sleeves and collar hanging over.
I used the colors for the Color Throwndown Challenge…Tempting Turquoise, Rose Red and Kiwi Kiss (I used Old Olive so it is a current SU color). Of course, I had to use Stampin' Up!'s Tropical Party Stamp Set again…the colors were perfect for it! I started with an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of Whisper White Cardstock and randomly stamped the leaves first in Old Olive, then added the Tempting Turquoise and Rose Red large flowers. I used the directions HERE to make the origami shirt. For buttons, I used the 5/16" Neutral Jumbo Brads in Silver (white just disappeared).
Note: A couple additions to the directions. Fold the top flap back 3/4" in Step 3. In Step 5, mark 3 3/4 from bottom to start the sleeve fold.
When it was finished, I scored 1/2 from the bottom edge of the shirt on both sides of the fold line to have enough space to place a cello bag filled with candy.
It went together pretty easy! And I think they would be perfect for a Father's Day brunch table favor or Luau Party!
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Connie – this is so freakin' cute! It blew me away – love it!!!
Holy Cow! This tropical shirt is SO STINKIN' CUUUUTE!! I just LOVE it! TFS!!
OK…Now I have to buy this set!!!!! Your shirt is so cheerful and cute! I love it! Making it big enough to serve as a treat holder is so clever.
Sue
That is a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome, Connie! My son's kindergarten class is having "Donuts with Dad" one morning–I think these would be perfect to give to the dads!
Thanks for a great idea!
This is absolutely the bomb! Soooo cute. Great blog.
Another fabulous idea to steal! Love the fact that it can hold candy, too. Thanks for posting a photo showing this, too! Couldn't quite fathom it visually until you showed it so I would have had to make one to figure it! :o) May have to use it for an upcoming event now! More projects for my plate…gee thanks! :o) Too many ideas–not enough time. Sigh…..
How very cute! I am in love with that set even though I don't have it yet, it is on my list. I have seen so many darling things with it!
I LOVE these notepads, and your tropical "shirt" is just adorable. Great color combos.
This is toooooo freakin' cute!!!!
Absolutely perfect for the challenge, Connie! I love it! Thanks for playing along in the Throwdown this week!
This is very clever, Connie! What a great Hawaiian "shirt"!!!
I love all your cute cards, 3D items, etc. I love your work. Thank you so much for all your hard work! You guys are great. kt