Hi Stampers!
Today’s project is a classic. I have created these many times over the years for various occasions. What am I talking about? The Matchbook Treat Holder! It is quick, easy, uses scraps, and brings a smile to the faces of those who receive it. I will share a couple of alternatives that can be used to make this treat holder a bit more versatile. It is the perfect little item to slip into your child’s lunchbox, place on you coworkers’ desks, pop inside a gift basket, use as a table favor, hand out for trick-or-treat, slip into stockings, and more. Let’s look at the samples:
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A CLASSIC TREAT HOLDER THAT’S PERFECT FOR BRIGHTENING SOMEONE’S DAY!
WHAT YOU NEED
* Cardstock - cut at 7 3/4” x 3”
* Patterned Paper - cut at 3 1/2” x 2 3/4” (when using directional papers keep in mind the 3 1/2” is the height of the paper and the 2 3/4” is the width)
* Other - stamps, ink, dies, etc for focal image, sentiment; ribbon,
* Adhesive, dimensionals, stapler or glue dots as an alternative to the staple
* Candy - small individual bags of m&m’s or Skittles, small flat candy bars like Hershey bars or Kit Kats, or Ghirardelli squares. Basically a candy that is somewhat flat, no wider than 2 3/4”, and no taller than 3”.
NOTE: I found some of the candies I used were just a tad too wide (thick) and made it a bit more difficult to close the holder. Here is an alternative measurement and scoring that helps solves this problem:
*Cut cardstock at 8” x 3”. Score along the 8” side at 4 1/4” and 4 3/4”. Everything else remains the same.
WHAT TO DO
* Score cardstock along 7 3/3” side at 3/4”, 4 1/4”, and 4 1/2”. (Or use the alternative cardstock and scoring measurements noted above.) Fold score lines (all are mountain folds), and enforce with a bone folder.
* Cut patterned paper - place 3 1/2” side along the top of the paper trimmer, cut at 3”. This gives you two pieces to decorate the front flap and bottom flap of the holder.
* The two ends of the treat holder are the front. Place the border of the candy of choice along the 3/4” score line. Fold the narrow flap up over the border of the candy wrapper. Staple together in the center a bit more toward the bottom of the flap. (Alternative - Use three - five glue dots - on the back side of the small flap place a glue dots on each end and one in the center right against the score line. Place 2-3 glue dots on the back of the border of the candy wrapper. Fold the flap up, and press over the glue dots to be sure the flap is adhered.
* Using adhesive of choice, adhere the narrow strip of patterned paper along the small flap. Glue the larger piece of patterned paper in place on the larger flap.
* Add sentiment, focal image, etc.
* Slip the larger flap under the smaller one to close the holder, just like a matchbook.
SPOOKTACULAR BOO!
* Cardstock - Timid Tiger, Basic White, Basic Black
* Patterned Paper - Hey Pumpkin (Doodlebug Designs Inc.)
* Stamps - Trick or Tweet (retired)
* Onk - Tuxedo Black (Memento)
* Dies - Tricks & Treats (retired). Everyday Details (retired)
* Ribbon - Black Glitter Organdy Ribbon (retired)
* Adhesive, stapler / staple, candy
CANDY BRIGHT
* Cardstock - Lemon Lime Twist
* Patterned Paper - Hey Pumpkin (Doodlebug Designs Inc.)
* Ribbon - Open Weave Ribbon - Polished Pink (retired)
* Adhesive, stapler/staple, candy
SUPPLIES I USED
THANKSGIVING PLAIDS
* Cardstock - Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
* Patterned Paper - Cozy Patterned Collection (Scrapbook.com)
* Stamps - Day of Thanks (retired)
* Inks - Early Espresso; Stampin’ Blends - Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, Cloud Cover
* Dies - Layering Circles, Layering Scalloped Circles (retired)
* Adhesive, dimensionals, glue dots, candy
NEW YEAR’S CHEER
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock - Pool Party, Basic White
* Patterned Paper - Snow Much Fun (Doodlebug Designs Inc.)
* Stamps- Good Greetings (retired)
* Ink - Pool Party
* Ribbon - Silver 1/8” Ribbon (retired)
* Die - Something Fancy (retired)
* Embellishments - Pearls & Snowflakes (Buttons Galore)
* Adhesive, dimensionals, stapler / staple, candy
VIDEO PROJECTS
GIVE THANKS
SUPPLIES I USED
* Cardstock - Pecan Pie, Very Vanilla
* Patterned Paper - Cozy Patterned Collection (Scrapbook.com)
* Good Greetings (retired)
* Ink - Pecan Pie
* Punch - Double Oval (retired)
* Ribbon - Satin Edged Ribbon (retired)
* Adhesive, dimensionals, glue dots, candy
SANTA’S COMING
* Cardstock - Poppy Parade, Basic White
* Patterned Paper - Candy Cane Lane (Doodlebug Designs Inc.)
* Stamps - Festive Friends
* Ink - Poppy Parade
* Dies - Stylish Shapes
* Adhesive, dimensionals, stapler/ staples, candy
MATCHBOOK TREAT HOLDERS
Thanks for checking out this week’s Stamp Happy Holidays post. Today’s project is quick and easy to create, can be made with scraps, and brings smiles to the faces of those who receive it. That is why this design is a classic. Why not give it a try? Until next time …
Stamp Happy!
Kim
NOTE - As always, I use mostly Stampin’ Up! products, some are retired and noted as such. Products from other companies are noted as such. I provide supply lists as a reference only. I am not affiliated with, nor do I receive compensation from, any company, manufacturer, or other entity. I encourage you to use the supplies you have at home to create your version of these treat holders.
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