If it sparkles or shines I'm "in".  The newest Sparkle and Shine Challenge provided a fun heartfelt picture for inspiration!

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Everyone's interpretation of a picture is different but for me, this one screamed "Valentine's Day".  Did you notice the white chocolate in the inspiration picture?  I'm a HUGE fan of chocolate and I've already told Bob the Builder that I need lots of it come February 14th!   It's only fitting that my challenge project covers both hearts and chocolate.  

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A few weeks ago I gathered with 9 other top Stampin' Up! demonstrators for our Creativate Team Retreat.  I figured if I was a chocolate lover, they must be!  I created this candy favor for each of them.  My dear friend, Connie Stewart, was kind enough to take the picture for me – because I forgot!  

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I used the Sketched Dots Bags and placed a full size Hershey's bar inside.  The bag is wider than the candy bar so I folded the excess to the back.  To keep the layers from opening, I folded a Tea Lace Paper Doily in half and used a mini clothespin covered in Everyday Chic Washi Tape to hold it, and the vellum tag, in place. Because every project needs a little shimmer, I added a heart using the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack and the Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper.  The Silver Satin ribbon and the Blushing Bride sequin trim add that extra pizzazz that's perfect for this sweet treat.  I folded the the lip of the bag down (don't want to risk losing that candy bar!) and sealed it using the washi tape. 

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