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Create an eye-catching Valentine candy cone to gift to someone sweet! Inspired by old fashioned candy boxes, ours feature a mix of velvet, fabric and paper flowers, velvet leaves, Dresden trims, scrap images, a pretty heart sticker and narrow velvet ribbons on glossy foil cones. The crepe cuff makes for an impressive presentation -- simply fill with small treats, gather, and tie to close. Take inspiration from one of our variations or customize completely with your favorite embellishments. Finished cones are about 6-1/2" to the top of the tied crepe, not counting handles.
Supplies:
Foil Cones
Die-cut Scraps (we used S7166, S7257)
Floral Heart Stickers (STK-C227)
Dresden Trims (DF8006, DF360, DFW850, DF7601)
Dresden Borders (DF7203, DFW278, DFW214)
Velvet Flowers, Velvet or Foil Leaves, Paper Flowers, Fabric Flowers
1/8" Velvet Ribbons
Clear-Drying Craft Glue (Alleene's Tacky Glue)
Scissors
Cotton Swabs
To make your candy cone double as an ornament, simply add a hanger. Cut a 10" piece of 1/8" velvet ribbon. Glue each end to sides of cone at the mid-way point. Line up the ends of the ribbon with the crepe border for a clean and balanced look. Let dry.
Step 2: Embellish Top Edge of Cone
It takes about 6-1/2" of trim to go around the cone with a little overlap. Glue Dresden trim around the top edge of the cone over the crepe. The lower edge of the Dresden trim will hang away from the cone. Let dry.
Glue a narrow Dresden border down the center of the first border. Let dry.
Step 3: Embellish Front of Cone
Step 3a: Add Scraps, Dresdens or Sticker
-- Stick a heart sticker in place. Embellish further by gently bending a Dresden border to curve along the heart's edge. Glue in place, let dry.
-- Create a stack of Dresden medallions in graduated sizes, top with a miniature scrap. Glue in place, let dry.
-- To further embellish with just a couple of leaves and flowers, determine placement, trim stems, glue in place, let dry.
Step 3b: Add Flowers and Leaves
-- Arrange a bouquet of petite flowers and leaves. Twist a wire stem tightly around the stem cluster just below the lowest flower. Trim excess stems to desired length. Determine placement, then glue bouquet onto cone by adding drops of glue to the twisted, wire stem and holding in place until secure on cone. Then add 1-2 drops of glue behind a strategic leaf or flower petal and press into place to further secure flower cluster to cone.
-- If adding a bow, glue bow directly under the stem ends. Let dry. No bow? Use a leaf to cover the twisted stems. Determine placement, glue, and let dry.
Step 4: Ribbon Tie Closure
Fill your cone with candies or other small treats. Gather crepe and tie with an 11" piece of narrow velvet ribbon or other trim.
Tips and Notes:
-- The set of Dresden borders we used is a mixed sampling of beautiful symmetrical designs, but they are too wide to lay flat against the cone when encircling the top. We applied glue along the upper edge only and let the bottom edge hang away from the cones slightly. The look is dimensional and interesting and gives the cone tops a fancy "cuff."
-- Take care to keep glue off foil of cones -- it will be visible. Any excess can be swiped up with a damp cotton swab.
-- Crepe is not colorfast and will easily transfer color if moistened. Keep completed cones out of direct sunlight to avoid fading.
Variations:
Here are supply details for the variations we created:
Below left: Cone in all red + Dresden borders DF7203 in gold + DFW278 in red + heart scrap from sheet S7166 + 1/8" velvet ribbons in Cardinal Red and Medium Blue
Below right: Cone in silver/pink + Dresden borders DF7203 in gold + DFW278 in red + heart sticker from sheet STK-C227 + 1/8" velvet ribbon in Cardinal Red + Dusty Purple
Below left: Cone in all red + Dresden borders DF7203 in light purple + DFW278 in red + Dresden medallions DF8006 in antique gold + DF360 in red + DFW850 in antique gold + mini angel scrap from sheet S7257 + Dresden heart DF7601 in antique gold + 1/8" velvet ribbons in Cardinal Red and Dusty Purple
Item No. DF8006AG
Sheet of 8 Dresden snowflakes or halos with two different designs, each measuring 1 3/4". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on back. Made in Germany.
Item No. NFC038BU
Bouquet of 12 beautiful velvet forget me nots in dusty burgundy. Velvet blossoms are approx. 1" across. Bouquet is approx. 5-1/2" long overall. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC038LTP
Bouquet of 12 beautiful velvet forget me nots in light pink. Velvet blossoms are approx. 1" across. Bouquet is approx. 5-1/2" long overall. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC038LPU
Bouquet of 12 beautiful velvet forget me nots in light purple. Velvet blossoms are approx. 1" across. Bouquet is approx. 5-1/2" long overall. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC038LY
Bouquet of 12 beautiful velvet forget me nots in light yellow. Velvet blossoms are approx. 1" across. Bouquet is approx. 5-1/2" long overall. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC038R
Bouquet of 12 beautiful velvet forget me nots in red. Velvet blossoms are approx. 1" across. Bouquet is approx. 5-1/2" long overall. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NFC038PU
Bouquet of 12 beautiful velvet forget me nots in royal purple. Velvet blossoms are approx. 1" across. Bouquet is approx. 5-1/2" long overall. Each petal and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic.
Item No. DF8006G
Sheet of 8 Dresden snowflakes or halos with two different designs, each measuring 1 3/4". Gold foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8006LPU
Sheet of 8 Dresden snowflakes or halos with two different designs, each measuring 1 3/4". Light purple foil on front, white paper on back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8006P
Sheet of 8 Dresden snowflakes or halos with two different designs, each measuring 1 3/4". Pink foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. STK-03-R
This is a set of three sheets of glossy red heart stickers in three sizes. 8 large hearts measure 1-1/4" wide x 1-1/8" tall; 15 medium hearts measure 7/8" tall x 7/8" wide; 35 small hearts measure 5/8" tall x 1/2" wide. These hearts are a lovely addition to Valentine projects or as a seal for envelopes. Made in Sweden.
Item No. VB22
Set of 6 velvet bows in cardinal red. Each is hand-tied from 3/8" wide velvet so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1" wide. Any frayed edges can be gently trimmed with sharp scissors. Imported.
Item No. VB24
Set of 6 velvet bows in dusty rose pink. Each is hand-tied from 3/8" wide velvet so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1" wide. Any frayed edges can be gently trimmed with sharp scissors. Imported.
Item No. VB28
Set of 6 velvet bows in soft aqua. Each is hand-tied from 3/8" wide velvet so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1" wide. Any frayed edges can be gently trimmed with sharp scissors. Imported.
Item No. STK-C227
1 sheet of vintage-style die-cut stickers featuring a mix of charming floral meadow heart. Largest hearts measure 1-3/4" tall. Overall sheet measures 3-3/4" by 7-3/4" tall. Printed in the USA on an opaque cello material.
Item No. STK-C228
1 sheet of vintage-style die-cut stickers featuring a mix of Valentine images in red foil. Overall sheet measures 3-3/4" by 7-3/4" tall. Printed in the USA.
Item No. DFW214AG
12 strips each measuring 27-1/2" long of petite beveled Dresden trim, for a total of 330". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Design is 1/16" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW214LPU
12 strips each measuring 27-1/2" long of petite beveled Dresden trim, for a total of 330". Light purple foil on front, white paper on reverse. Design is 1/16" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. STK-P51
1 sheet of vintage-style die-cut stickers featuring a mix of Valentine hearts with sweet vintage scenes. Overall sheet measures 3-3/4" by 7-3/4" tall. Printed in the USA.
Item No. NAT-108BL
Bundle of 12 blue paper forget me not flowers. Each flower measure approx. 3/8" across with green wired stems measuring 3-1/2" long. Imported from Austria. These blooms are exquisitely made using antique dies and flower crafting techniques. They are constructed from three layers of paper and have a delightful vintage look!
Item No. NAT-108PK
Bundle of 12 pink paper forget me not flowers. Each flower measure approx. 3/8" across with green wired stems measuring 3-1/2" long. Imported from Austria. These blooms are exquisitely made using antique dies and flower crafting techniques. They are constructed from three layers of paper and have a delightful vintage look!
Item No. NAT-108Y
Bundle of 12 yellow paper forget me not flowers. Each flower measure approx. 3/8" across with green wired stems measuring 3-1/2" long. Imported from Austria. These blooms are exquisitely made using antique dies and flower crafting techniques. They are constructed from three layers of paper and have a delightful vintage look!
Item No. S7448
1 sheet of scraps featuring beautiful bouquets of pastel pink and yellow roses. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7372
1 sheet of scraps featuring beautiful bouquets of red and pink roses. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7393
1 sheet of scraps featuring beautiful images of red, pink and yellow rose bouquets. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF7601AG
Sheet of 20 Dresden floral hearts, each measuring 3/8" x 1/2". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF7601G
Sheet of 20 Dresden floral hearts, each measuring 3/8" x 1/2". Gold foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF7601LPU
Sheet of 20 Dresden floral hearts, each measuring 3/8" x 1/2". Light purple foil on front, white paper on back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF7601P
Sheet of 20 Dresden floral hearts, each measuring 3/8" x 1/2". Pink foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF7601R
Sheet of 20 Dresden floral hearts, each measuring 3/8" x 1/2". Red foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. NAT-101-PK
Bundle of 6 magenta pink fabric orchid flowers. Each blossom measures 1-1/2" across x about 1-1/4" tall; 6" long overall with stem. Imported from Austria. These blooms are exquisitely made using antique dies and flower crafting techniques.
Item No. NAT-101-PY
Bundle of 6 pale yellow fabric orchid flowers. Each blossom measures 1-1/2" across x about 1-1/4" tall; 6" long overall with stem. Imported from Austria. These blooms are exquisitely made using antique dies and flower crafting techniques.
Item No. NAT-101-WH
Bundle of 6 white fabric orchid flowers. Each blossom measures 1-1/2" across x about 1-1/4" tall; 6" long overall with stem. Imported from Austria. These blooms are exquisitely made using antique dies and flower crafting techniques.
Item No. S7166
1 sheet of scraps featuring pretty floral hearts. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.5". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW278LPU
6 strips each measuring 21" long of petite flower Dresden trim, for a total of 126". Light purple foil on front, white paper on back. Design is 1/8" wide. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW278P
6 strips each measuring 21" long of petite fower Dresden trim, for a total of 126". Pink foil on front and back. Design is 1/8" wide. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW278R
6 strips each measuring 21" long of petite flower Dresden trim, for a total of 126". Red foil on front, white paper on reverse. Design is 1/8" wide. Made in Germany.
Item No. VR125-SAQ
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in soft aqua measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. CON03-BPK
Pair of bronze foil metallic paper cones with pink crepe paper collars. The bronze is a beautiful shade with tones of pink. Embellish with Dresden foil trims and paper scraps, or gift as is. Crepe collars arrive tucked inside cones -- pull them out, fill cones, and twist crepe to finish; or gather crepe and tie with a festive ribbon. Cones measure 4-3/4" to the top of the cone and 7" to the top of the crepe collar.&nbs...(click for more)
Item No. CON04-RED
Pair of red foil metallic paper cones with red crepe paper collars. Embellish with Dresden foil trims and paper scraps, or gift as is. Crepe collars arrive tucked inside cones -- pull them out, fill cones, and twist crepe to finish; or gather crepe and tie with a festive ribbon. Cones measure 4-3/4" to the top of the cone and 7" to the top of the crepe collar. Made in Germany.
Item No. CON05-SPK
Pair of silver foil metallic paper cones with pink crepe paper collars. Embellish with Dresden foil trims and paper scraps, or gift as is. Crepe collars arrive tucked inside cones -- pull them out, fill cones, and twist crepe to finish; or gather crepe and tie with a festive ribbon. Cones measure 4-3/4" to the top of the cone and 7" to the top of the crepe collar. Made in Germany.