Nov 12 2009

Stamp Simply #113 - Matchbook Folds

Matchbook Folds — I’m on a fold kick latey, and today it is a matchbook fold.  With this fold you have one small fold and one large fold so it kind of looks like and opens like a matchbook.  Check out all the DT samples today for some fun ideas and great inspiration with this fun fold!

Keyword ssnotime113 - There is no time limit. You can play this challenge and upload your project at Splitcoast and/or your Blog, anytime at all. You (and that means anyone and everyone, blogger or not!) can play as many times as you like!!! The point is to keep it simple, quick and have fun!!! Please link back here.

Check out the great samples for the Stamp Simply Challenge today on the blogs of these fabulous designers:

Please bear with us all as we each upload and link on Thursday night.  Everyone should be up and set by Friday morning.

You may see all SCS Gallery Submissions here.

And here’s my matchbook creation for this week,

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I haven’t done a matchbook fold in years and forgot how FUN they were.  I kept it simple, using Raspberry Tart DP and Cameo Coral (SU) for my color and some of the NEW product by JustRite for my Miss You Sentiment from JUST A NOTE  and my 2″ WIDE Border — links at end of post.  I have a piece of 3/8″ Black Velvet glued onto the bottom portion, and it’s just cut on the ends. (NOTE:  3 new types of Velvet are being added to the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store this weekend!)

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Here’s the open view so you can see how it functions.  The top flap slides under the bottom flap, just like a matchbook.  I have the very bottom portion of the small flap glued down, way inside the fold, allowing room for the top flap to enter.  (When you click on Bethany’s link above, she shows a photo of exactly what I did — she did it just the same.)  My sentiment is attached to the bottom flap with SU Dimensionals.  It is cut with my Petite Circle Nesties and decorated with Kaiser Pearls in Snow.  Here’s the how-to:

  • Cut your paper the long way, to 11 x 4 25.

  • Score in 1.25″ from one short edge, score again 5.25″ down from your first score.

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Two NEW sets available on preorder were used to make this sentiment.  JUST A NOTE BORDER AND CENTERS to fit the 1 5/8 and 2″ Stampers was used for the sentiment and the 2″ ROUND WIDE BORDERS was used for my pretty, wide border.

If you scroll to the bottom of this post you can see some of the NEW product and click on links to take you to the other sets in the November Release lineup. 

The above link also provides you with a comprehensive list and links to all items currently sale priced at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store – briefly:

Ribbon Spools (15% off) (not cut yardage)

Scor-It Full Sized and Scor-It Mini (20% off)

JustRite Christmas Sets (20% off)

JustRite Monogram Sets (30% off)

Buttons reduced

Check out the BIGGER BOW EASY here.

I am still accepting preorders on the NEW JustRite Product, due to arrive soon!  Email me at ssj@up.net to reserve your favorite sets!

Also my 6 x 6 Pads of Kaiser Paper have shipped so I should have them next week!

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Thanks much for stopping in to check out our challenge!  I can’t wait to see what the DT girls have done and I hope you can give a matchbook fold a try as well!!! Have a wonderful weekend, everyone.  Hope to see you soon! 

17 Responses to “Stamp Simply #113 - Matchbook Folds”

  1. Jerri Kayon 13 Nov 2009 at 8:03 am

    How fun Sharon, I haven’t seen a matchbook fold card before, love it!

  2. Charleneon 13 Nov 2009 at 8:22 am

    Woo,Hoo..finally got to play…here’s mine:

    http://www.paperandinkplayground.com/2009/11/matchbook-candy-holder.html

  3. Terion 13 Nov 2009 at 8:26 am

    Those are SOOO cool!

  4. Bethany Paullon 13 Nov 2009 at 9:50 am

    I love the punches of black and the tiny pearls. Very pretty Sharon! I had fun with this one. I really love unique folds for cards. Thanks!

  5. Jenny Groppon 13 Nov 2009 at 10:06 am

    Great challenge Sharon! Love your matchbook fold — You show off JustRite beautifully! The delicate punches mirror the circle’s border perfectly!!

  6. Janineon 13 Nov 2009 at 10:24 am

    Hi Sharon!! Love your card!! Beautiful paper… Have a lovely weekend…

  7. Deb Saaranenon 13 Nov 2009 at 1:02 pm

    Very pretty–love the color combo!

  8. Barbara Anderson 13 Nov 2009 at 1:47 pm

    Beautiful, Sharon! Love how you used the JR piece as part of the “latch”!

  9. Kim Howardon 13 Nov 2009 at 2:03 pm

    Beautiful matchbox card, love those colors.

  10. barb schramon 13 Nov 2009 at 2:20 pm

    Love the pearls on the stamped border Sharon! And the colors are delicious! Perfect swirls in the corners, right amount of ribbon! Just perfect!!

  11. Kathieon 13 Nov 2009 at 8:47 pm

    I love this fold - AND what you did with it. I have never made a card with this fold so you have inspired me once again. :) TFS

  12. Angelaon 14 Nov 2009 at 7:25 am

    Hey Sharon, I love the colors of your matchbook, I like pink and green together.

    I actually finally had a chance to play with you this week. I kinda had a hard time keeping it “simple” though. It was fun though. I haven’t done a matchbook for a really long time.

    http://snippetsofpaper.blogspot.com/2009/11/wedding-favor.html

    Thanks,
    Angela

  13. AJon 14 Nov 2009 at 12:58 pm

    love it Sharon!! thanks for a great challenge- i need to remember to do them more often! :)

  14. Darlene (akronstamperdpk)on 14 Nov 2009 at 5:16 pm

    This was GREAT fun Sharon! Thanks! Here is my creation: http://darscraftycreations.blogspot.com/2009/11/stamp-simply-113-matchbook-fold.html

  15. Rose Annon 17 Nov 2009 at 11:38 am

    Beautiful matchbook fold card, Sharon!! I love the pretty papers and pearls!!

  16. leslierichon 19 Nov 2009 at 12:57 am

    Oh, Sharon, this has such country charm and it’s so pretty! I just love the matchbook design!

  17. Barb Ton 03 Jan 2010 at 5:28 pm

    Sharon, I love this matchbook design. I made my card back in November and just got around to adding to my scs gallery.

    Here it is

    http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1579922?&cat=17825

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