Have you ever needed just a little something for a friend’s birthday? How about a decorated matchbox with coordinating card? Stampin’ Up!’s Matchbox Bigz XL Die, which is the perfect size for a few pieces of yummy chocolate or a piece of jewelry, takes on even more pizzazz when paired with a small gift card and matching envelope. This easy to make gift card was inspired from one featured during a Main Stage presentation by Donna Griffith at the Milwaukee Regional. I made a few little changes, and added Basic Pearls. The emphasis was on keeping this little ensemble quick and easy! I hope you enjoy it!
The gift card measures 3″ x 3″.
- Go with the Faux! Faux Sueded Peach Parfait flowers are the perfect embellishment for a Peach Parfait Matchbox! Three flowers were punched using the 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch. A hole was then punched in the middle of each. The fibers in the card stock were broken down by repeatedly folding and unfolding. In addition, they were curled over the edge of a bone folder. Once the paper was softened, each scallop circle was separated into two layers. The layers were then stacked and held in position with a small brad. After spritzing with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch, the flower was shaped.
- Easy Peasy Three-by-Threesy! The “Frame” from the Sale-A-Bration set Elementary Elegance was inked in VersaMark and stamped onto Peach Parfait card stock. It was then heat embossed using White Stampin’ Emboss Powder! Basic Pearls enhance the Calypso Coral Happy Birthday sentiment, also from the Elementary Elegance set.
- Envelope Envy! A 5″ by 5″ square of Sale-A-Bration’s Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper was transformed into a custom made envelope in seconds with the new Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.
- A Video View! For more information on making custom envelopes with the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, watch this video from Stampin’ Up!
- The Ol’ Switcheroo! In case you are wondering, I did switch out the Poppy Parade Bow for a Pear Pizzazz Bow. Which do you like best? Any guesses as to which one I prefer?
I hope you enjoyed today’s project. The Milwaukee Regional was certainly inspiring and I have much more to share. But, what could be more inspiring that talking with Shelli herself! Boy, do I feel short!
As always, your comments are important to me, and I enjoy our chats! Remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time… 
Such a pretty ensemble! Love that white embossed fancy frame. Good for you, getting to meet Shelli! She’s amazing.
What a lovely gift set. The flower sure is pretty. I like the Pear Pizzazz bow best and will guess that you do too. How exciting to have your picture taken with Shelli!
Ann,I hope you do not mind bit I pinned this little gift set that you made. I *love* it! I love the photo of you and Shelly together. You look wonderful.
Mary
Your gift set is lovely, Ann! That flower is to die for and I must try that technique for sure. Thanks for sharing the “how-to”! I’m not sure I love Poppy with Peach but I think the contrast is more vibrant than Pear Pizazz.
Love your card and box, Ann. The colors together are so pretty and that flower, wow! I’ll have to try that.
Love your card and box, Ann. The colors together are so pretty and that flower, wow! I’ll have to try that.
What a beautiful gift set! Love your photo with Shelli.
Hugs, M
This set is absolutely adorable! And I’m going to go against the grain and say that I like the Poppy Parade ribbon the best, just because I LOVE Poppy Parade! That flower is awesome! You look wonderful there next to Shelli, what a great pic of you two!
Love the colors you used – this is really pretty! And you look great with Shelli 🙂
This is great! I like both so I will gladly take which ever you decide not to like as well! I LOVE little boxes and tins. Hint, hint and even a bigger hint! Just kidding! That flower is just drop dead gorgeous. Love the whole total package. The pear pizazz just sort of pop out a bit and go with the leaves but like I said, either are fine and would look good at my house! Oh, and by the way, you aren’t short – a lot of people are just taller than us! Remember taller people are there for our disposal if we need something up higher than our reach!
Chris R. from Iowa
Love the matching gift/card project, Ann; great detail as always! My 3 year old grandson would say, “Orange! My favorite color!” I like the PP bow also as it gives the impression of leaves and stem for the lovely flower. Great picture of you and Shelli! How fun! Hugs
so beautiful, bright and cheery. I love it. Also love you pic with Shelli!
Gorgeoous set.
Hands down……….Pear Pizzazz Bow.
Great picture of you as well.
ColleenB.
This is a truly beautiful set! I do prefer the pear bow, too.
What a pretty gift ensemble. I love making these faux suede flowers. My preference would be the pear pizzazz bow. Love the contrast.
Ann this set is adorable! Love your fancy little matchbox & bloom. The pear ribbon is perfect compliment! Love it.
The picture of you and Shelli is GREAT! How fun! Hugs.
Oh, Ann, how pretty these are! I love little sets that match. I like the orange bow best. On this set I prefer batching to contrast. You picked a great color! I have been hearing orange is the new in color for this season.
PP all the way, Ann! This is a gorgeous set..and how cute is that pic from regional?!?
Thanks for sharing an interesting and appealing project. I am guessing the Pear Pizzazz bow, because the leaves are pear colored and, it does provide a contrast.
Hi Ann, I love it! My favorite color is orange so I love even more your projects. The combination of colors is great and that Pear pizazz bow makes the flower and the whole matchbox stand out more. You inspire me a lot. Thanks for sharing
Hugs
Hi Ann, I love it! My favorite color is orange so I love even more your projects. The combination of colors is great and that Pear pizazz bow makes the flower and the whole matchbox stand out more. You inspire me a lot. Thanks for sharing
Hugs
Cute projects! Just ordered the stamp set. I’m jealous! You were in my home town and I wasn’t there! Hope you enjoyed a little of Milwaukee! Thanks for blessing my day and inspiring my art.
Snore!!!! Don’t bother me – it’s too cold. Snore!!!!
love love love this Ann ~ your creativity is FABULOUS ~ I steer away from orange…but guess what I’m going to do now!!!! Thanks so much…and I love the Pear Pizzaz! Have a wonderful day!!!
Great idea! I like the Pear Pizzazz bow. I think it pops more. Great picture with Shelli.
Hi Ann! This is cute! I like the green bow because it ties in with the dsp. The comment about looking like leaves is spot on too. Your flower is GORGEOUS! And you look BEAUTIFUL in your picture with Shelli. How exciting!
You and Shelli are SO cute together!!!
What did you do with the matchbox? It looks like a belly band, but around the outside? I like it!
So cute! i think I like the Pear Pazzaz bow better…only because it reminds me of leaves for the flower. Speaking of flower your flower is so pretty.
How nice that you were able to talk to Shelly. I can’t wait to hear or see what you learned at the Regional!
so cute, love these colors
One of my really good friends from MN went to that regional. I think it was her first. You look great next to Shelli. I am liking your little gift set but have no idea which bow you would choose. I would select the Pear Pizzaz cause I like the contrast in color. D