Create a Stunning Iridescent Snowflake Die Cut Using Treat Bags!

Looking for a new way to add shimmer and texture to your winter cards? Today I’m sharing a fun technique using Iridescent Treat Bags to create unique, dimensional die cuts! With just a little heat and your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, you can transform these bags into sturdy, shrink-style embellishments full of sparkle.

This project features a cool, breezy snow theme with soft winter colors and the Snowy Delight Bundle, Branching Out Dies, and of course—lots of shimmer! Let’s get started.

❄️ Project Supplies

Iridescent Treat Bags
Heat Tool
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
Snowy Delight Bundle
Branching Out Dies
Balmy Blue Cardstock (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″)
Basic White Cardstock
Blending Brushes
Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia & Misty Moonlight Ink Pads
Glue Dots or Tombow Mono Liquid Glue
Iridescent Faceted Gems
Balmy Blue 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon

✨ Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Heat the Iridescent Treat Bag

Start by gently heating your Iridescent Treat Bag using a Heat Tool.
You’ll notice it begins to shrink slightly and thicken—this is exactly what you want!
Heating makes the material sturdier and perfect for die-cutting.

Tip: Hold the bag with a crafting tweezer so your fingers stay safe!

2. Die-Cut the Snowflake

Once cooled, place the treated bag onto your cutting plates and run it through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.

Because of the slightly thicker texture, run the die 3–4 times to ensure a clean cut.

I used a snowflake from the Snowy Delight Bundle—the iridescent finish makes it look frosty and magical!

3. Create the Soft Snow Breeze Background

Using the Branching Out Dies, cut a Basic White layer to add texture and a wintery tree-branch backdrop.

Then lightly blend:

Balmy Blue
Fresh Freesia
Misty Moonlight

Use soft, circular motions with your Blending Brushes to create a gentle swirl of snowy color across the panel.
It gives the perfect backdrop for the stamped elements!

Stamp the snowflake cluster from the Snowy Delight Bundle onto the blended area for added depth.

4. Assemble the Card

Fold your Balmy Blue Card Base (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″, scored at 4-1/4″)
Add the blended Basic White panel
Attach your Iridescent Treat Bag snowflake using Glue Dots or Tombow Mono Liquid Glue
Tie on a bit of Balmy Blue Sheer Ribbon for softness
Finish with a sprinkle of Iridescent Faceted Gems ✨

The Finished Look

The iridescent die-cut snowflake catches the light beautifully, giving your winter cards a frosty, high-end look. And the best part? It’s an inexpensive technique you can create with items you already have in your craft stash!

Give this trick a try with other shapes—stars, ornaments, or even florals. You’ll love how unique and sturdy the finished pieces turn out!