Make cute party snack holders using simple origami folds. The canvas cups are perfect for holding a variety of yummy snacks.
Supplies listed are enough to make one snack cup.
10" square of canvas
Thread: brightly-colored all-purpose or serger
Matching embroidery floss
Hand embroidery needle
Fabric inkpad (optional)
Rubber stamp letters (optional)
TIP: Make the cups using water-resistant oilcloth to hold fruit slices or use felt to hold non-food items, such as party favors.
Serge-finish the canvas square raw edges using a 3-thread overlock stitch to prevent the edges from fraying. Or if a serger isn't available, zigzag stitch the square perimeter. Press the square using a hot, dry iron.
Fold the canvas square in half diagonally with wrong sides together, forming a triangle. Designate the triangle folded edge as the lower edge.
Fold up the triangle lower-right corner, creating a 135° angle to the lower edge; press. Repeat to fold up the triangle lower-left corner, creating a 45° angle to the lower edge. Fold down the triangle upper corners to each corresponding side; press (1). Pin the corners to secure the cup.
Thread a hand embroidery needle with one strand of embroidery floss. Whipstitch the cup upper edge to secure the folds.
If desired, use rubber stamps and a fabric inkpad to embellish the cup front flap with a festive word, such as "yum" or "mmm." Use the image at TK for design inspiration. Heat-set the letters, following the manufacturer's instructions.
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