I made the Matchbook on my Gypsy. This is my first attempt at making and saving a file that I have made to share and be able to cut using the Gypsy. I am going to attempt to offer it in this post but am not sure it will let me.
http://www.box.net/files#/files/0/f/0/1/f_617684359
If you don't own a Gypsy I also made the file available in the cut format for use in the Design Studio; You can click the link below to get it.
http://www.box.net/files#/files/0/f/0/1/f_634170277
Okay I think this link will take you to my file where you can then download it. Like I mentioned it is very simple and basic but I had to start somewhere right? When you open the file it looks like there is another rectangle inside the larger one but that isn;t anything that will cut. It was part of my designing but not used in the end project.
I believe I used George. It is a rectangle that will cut at 3.25 x 6.5 with a 2" heart cut out of the front end.I used a double sided cardstock. A heavier paper works the best . You will make a score line from the heart end at 2 7/8 and at the other end 3/8. I used a 3x5 clear bag and cut it off to measure 4". Fill it with the candy of your choice until it measures 2 1/4. Then fold the top down once about 1/4" and again at the 2 1/4" level of your candy and adhere. Place a strip of red line or scor tape on the inside of your rectangle where the candy is going to set. Place another one on the right side of the paper along the 3/8" score line. Fold all of your score lines. The front will adhere along that 3/8" flap. Adhere your candy bag making sure none of the bag sticks out beyond the paper. Bring the front down to meet the back side along the 3/8" flap. As you see in my pictures the back will bow out after it is all put together.
Have fun with this little Valentine Project!!
