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    Home » Holidays » Christmas and Winter

    Sweet Storybook Stocking Stuffer Free Printable

    Published: Jan 18, 2022 by Heidi. This post may contain affiliate links 10 Comments

    Christmas is only 13 days away!  Yikes!  I'm not ready?  Are you?

    Unfortunately, I can't help you get your gifts purchased, and I can't help you get your family traditions and service projects checked off your list.  Fortunately, I can help you with a fun stocking stuffer idea and maybe help you save a little cash!

    DIY Sweet Storybook Stocking Stuffer Idea for Kids {Why buy a LifeSavers book, when you can download the free printable to create the book-shaped box, and then fill it with your kid's favorite candy?} OneCreativeMommy.com

    When I was a kid, my favorite stocking stuffer was the Lifesavers Sweet Storybook.  It came with 10 packs of lifesavers--the traditional 5 flavors (which included my favorite flavor--lime--the taste that is sadly missing from the modern lifesaver pack), Butter Rum, Pep-o-Mint, Wint-O-Green, Tropical Fruit and Cherry.  My favorites were Butter Rum and Wint-o-Green, and I always tried to trade the Cherry, Pep-O-Mint and Tropical Fruit packs with my brother and sisters.   Anyone else remember those story books?

    When it came time to find stocking stuffers for my kids, I was sad to learn that Lifesaver Story Books cost $2.50 each, and they contain only six packs of candy with three different flavors.  I was totally bummed.

    I am a self-proclaimed cheap skate.  $2.50 is more than I want to spend on a stocking stuffer--especially if it doesn't live up to my childhood expectations.  I decided to make my own, and I'm sharing it with you.  (The best part is that you can fill it with any candy you want!)

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    DIY Sweet Storybook Stocking Stuffer Idea and Printable

    DIY Sweet Storybook Stocking Stuffer Idea for Kids {Why buy a LifeSavers book, when you can download the free printable to create the book-shaped box, and then fill it with your kid's favorite candy?} OneCreativeMommy.com

    Step 1:  Download and print my free printable.  (There are two options for the inside box--one with an easy maze, and one with a more difficult version.)

    Click here to download the Sweet Storybook Free Printable

    Step 2:  Follow the instructions for assembly included with the download.

    Step 3:  Fill the box with your child's favorite candy.

    Step 4:  Close the box by tucking the tabs from the outer box into the inner box, or glue the tabs from the outer box to the inner box.

    Step 5:  Add it to your child's stocking!  (I think you probably could have figured out that step on your own!)

    I hope you like the printable!  Thanks for popping by!  While you're here, check out some other gift ideas for Christmas.  (Images are linked.)

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    Thanks for stopping by!

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    Heidi

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    About Heidi

    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    1. Joyce

      December 19, 2013 at 1:11 pm

      Absolutely adorable! Beautiful graphics and wonderful presentation! I love the option of including our own choice of candy.
      I remember the Life Savers books too. They were gifts from my grandparents - always at Christmas. The butter rum flavor was my favorite. Interesting, but I never bought them for my own daughters. I don't remember if I didn't see them or just never thought of buying them!

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        December 28, 2013 at 10:58 pm

        Thanks, Joyce. I love designing printables. Designing on the computer is one of my favorite things to do--right up there with making things for my kids!

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    2. [email protected]

      December 20, 2013 at 8:31 pm

      I love that Riesen's Teacher gift and would have loved that when I was a teacher.

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        December 28, 2013 at 10:56 pm

        Thanks, Julie. I love gifts from the kids where they get a chance to write a special note or something.

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    3. Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse

      December 22, 2013 at 7:27 am

      How fantastic! Thank you for sharing, Heidi! You are one of the fan favorites today at the Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on over to check out your feature. Here is the link to the Showcase. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/12/sunday-showcase-from-make-it-pretty_22.html Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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      • [email protected]

        December 28, 2013 at 10:55 pm

        Thanks so much, Kathryn!

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