Here is the Matchbook outside closed view. I matted some layers of paper, inked the edges, embossed the word in the corner and stamped and colored with a blending pen the little owl on a branch. I cut him out and pop dotted him in place. I used 2 small rhinestone brads for the closure.
The inside is decorated also and has the container that holds the Ghiraddelli chocolate bar. I matted some layers of paper again and inked the edges. I stamped and embossed Merry Christmas in Gold.
It works best to fold down one edge of the chocolate wrapper when placing it in the holder. Wouldn't a bowl of these be cute on your Christmas table? Or as a stocking gift?
Supplies:
Cardstock
paper trimmer
adhesive
Scor-Pal
Brads- two
Stamps
Directions:
1. cut one 5 3/4" x 2 3/8" cardstock
2. cut one 7 3/8" x 2 3/4" cardstock.
3. score the 5 3/4 x 2 3/8 piece at 2 1/4, 2 1/2, 2 3/4, 5,5 1/4, 5 1/2 this will make the inner pocket for the chocolate piece. Fold the score lines in mountain and valley folds and adhere closed with Scor Tape or Red line tape When positioned inside the matchbook the folds will be to the outside
4.Score the other cardstock piece at 3, 3 1/2, and 6 3/4
5. Add a narrow piece of tape to the 1/2" edge. Place the pocket against this edge and adhere.
6. Place the 2 brads in this 1/2" strip and through the pocket.
7. Turn over and spread the prongs. Place a strip of tape over the prongs and then press into place.
8. Add paper layers and stamped images. For the outside your bottom layer is 2 1/2 x 2 1/2, then 2 1/4 x 2 1/4, and 2 1 /8 x 2 1/8On top of that put your cutout stamped image or other embellishment.
9. For the inside pocket cut layers at 2 x 1 3/4, 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 and 1 1/2 x 1/12Again decorate as you would like.
I saw this over at Splitcoaststampers. You can check it out there if you need more explanation.
Hope you enjoy giving this one a try .
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteThe owl Ghirardelli chocolate bar holder is absolutely darling!!! I just love that so much!
Jill Alexander