I love this project because it's easy to whip up enough for a child's classmates, but you can also make them for just a few special people and really dress them up. If you have Design Studio, it's super easy to replace the heart with another shape to make them suitable for just about any occasion!
1. Score fold lines where indicated by the small tick marks. Fold and burnish. 2. Fill a small cellophane bag with goodies. Do NOT overfill. Bag should lie relatively flat and have plenty of room to fold over to close. You can also use the small pre-filled bags of candy that are availabe this time of year with the kids' Valentine's cards or with the Valentine's candy. I found Sweet Tarts, Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids and Skittles in the perfect size. 3. Insert one end of the candy bag or the folded-over end of your cello bag into the fold of the scalloped end and staple about 1/4" from the bottom edge. (see photo of opened matchbook.) 4. All that's left to do now is add a little ribbon to the bottom to cover the staples and close the matchbook! You can decorate further if desired. And don't forget to save all those heart cutouts - give them to the kids to make their own Valentines!You only need one cartridge - George!
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I love this and as I said on the MB this will be perfect for my srudents. I will post a pick of my finished work.
thanks for the file i was just thinking i wanted to do something cute for my sons kindergarten class. This will be a lot faster then making individual valentines for 24 kids. I can pair them with the store bought ones.
Cindy this is a GREAT idea for those with little one in school. But I was thinking it would be great just to give out to co-workers, sunday school friends, or an group you belong to! Thanks for the nifty file...
Cindy, they've been around for a while, but yours is still so cute!
Thank you so much for this Freebie. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Cricut Freebies Search List, under the Valentines post on Feb. 06, 2010. Thanks again.
Thanks for the file. That is really cute I think I will make them for my next CTMH club. Thanks again.
Cheryl
This is really cute - but as I don't have Design Studio - is there any way you could do this as an SVG or a file for SCAL?
Maria
What a neat project, thank you for sharing I can't wait to use it.
Your designs are always so amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.
/Yvette H
This is so cute and easy. Used to do them years ago also. Now it's even easier. Thanks for sharing.
Happy Valentines Day to you.
bobbi
Thanks so much for these files. I'm new to CDS and am trying to learn as much as possible. Thanks for your hard work. I would love to take the poll, but can't find it.
Lee Ellen
wigellen@aol.com
so sweet, cindy! thanks so much!
Thank you for sharing this file...
it's really cute!
Hugs Anja
Cute idea - who cares how old the idea is? TFS :)
These are sooooo adorable! I'm going to try my hand at making some!! TFS!!! :)
Another great project to give a try!! Thanks Cindy for sharing your hard work again and inspiring us with your fun ideas!!
teachdanz
Thanks for sharing your creative talents. Love this quick easy cute but looks great.
Thank you for sharing. Those are so cute and easy!!!!!
I love this project. Thanx for sharing.
love you work, very cute!
Cindy, those are adorable! Sometimes an old standby is a lifesaver and they would be so cute for any occasion. Thanks for the cut file, so much!
One question though, why do you offer them in a .zip format? Just curious.
Susan W.
Gingerwood@gingerstamp.com
Susan, I put them in .zip so I can include my copyright information. :)
Cute. Great idea. Happy Valentines Day!
As ususal, you out did yourself and thank you!
Mercy!!!
Very cute idea. Thanks
Love this idea. Will have to try it for my daughter's friends. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas and cut files.
MShady
graphite_1@yahoo.com
What perfect gift idea!! I love the colors you used!
Hi Cindy,
I am new to this. Have the babybug and just recently got my gypsy.Am doing lots of experimenting.
I don't know how to get the instructions for your projects.When I download them they will not open.How do I do it?
This project is perfect for for giving a little something to people just to say happy “whatever”. I am just amazed at the things that r posted for people like me (non-imagination) to copy and use. Thank you so much for sharing.
These are tooooooooo adorable!!!!!
Happy birthday! I just became a follower. Nice blog! I am looking forward to your photoshop tutorials. Thanks for a chance to win blog candy.ureglos
Thank you so much Cindy for another great gift.
This is the cutest project. Can't wait to make some. Thanks so much for sharing.
Lynda
pepclyn@aol.com
What a great little project! And so versatile. Thanks for making your project available to us all.
Craftybird-Cindy
Hi Cindy:
I just stumbled across your blog last night, and really love it! I downloaded the Matchbox card and plan on cutting some out after I get the candy to put in them. They are really cute. I am really snowed in here in Baltimore, so I'll have plenty of time to craft! We've had 50 inches of snow in 5 days, and 80 inches so far this winter. I so appreciate your kindness in sharing your .cut files and tutorials.
Linda
RavensFan
This and all your files are fantastic. I am new to the gypsy and thanks so much for sharing. I am ready to try digi-scrapping too so tutorials are great!Thank You!!!
Cindy:
I did make some of these matchbox cards tonight and posted the results in the card forum of the cricut message board. If you have time, check it out. Sorry the picture is not great. They are much better looking in person! I love how they turned out. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
RavensFan
Thanks again-you do wonderful work! Too late for Valentines but party favors will be needed soon
I just found your blog. I have made these before but lost my directions. I will try to make one and send a picture. Thanks for the directions
Susan
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