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DIY Matchbox Valentines

February 7, 2021 By The Bearded Housewife Leave a Comment

Quick Links To Info In This Post

    • LEARN TO MAKE CUTE VALENTINES MATCHBOXES FOR YOUR FAMILY OR KID’S SCHOOL PARTIES ON YOUR CRICUT
    • MATCHBOX VALENTINES – MATERIALS LIST
        • STEP 1 – DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE
        • STEP 3 – UPLOAD THE PNG FILE TO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE
        • STEP 4 – RESIZE YOUR IMAGE
        • STEP 5 – PRINT YOUR IMAGE AND MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS
        • STEP 6 – LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS
        • STEP 7 – ASSEMBLE YOUR VALENTINE BOX
    • WANT THE FREE FILE SO YOU MAKE THESE DIY MATCHBOX VALENTINES YOURSELF?
  • WANT MY MATCHBOX VALENTINES SVG FILE? ​ IT’S IN MY RESOURCE LIBRARY! ​ GET THE PASSWORD HERE! ​

LEARN TO MAKE CUTE VALENTINES MATCHBOXES FOR YOUR FAMILY OR KID’S SCHOOL PARTIES ON YOUR CRICUT

Okay, I admit it. In the past, I always forgot about my kids’ Valentine’s Day parties. I would run to the store and usually buy whatever pack they had left. Well, not this year with my DIY matchbox valentines!

These cute little boxes are about 2 inches by 3 inches and hold a good amount of candy. I included some print then cut tags that your kids can sign their name on! Heck, the project is so simple that they can help assemble to boxes, too!

In this tutorial, I’ll give you my step by step instructions and tell you what materials I think work best when making this project.

You can download the SVG file for this project at the bottom of this post.

This post contains some affiliate links (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you). Read my full disclosure policy here.

MATCHBOX VALENTINES – MATERIALS LIST

  • I am using the FABULOUS Cricut Maker. You can also use your Cricut Explore Air 2!
  • Your home printer (for the tags)
  • Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
  • Cricut Scoring Wheel or Scoring Stylus
  • Cricut Cardstock in your choice of color
  • White Cardstock or Cricut Sticker Paper (for the tags)
  • Glue or Adhesive
  • Cricut Scraper
DIY Matchbox Valentines

DIY Matchbox Valentines

These cute Valentines boxes hold just enough candy to make anybody a little sweeter!

Materials

  • My FREE Valentine's Matchbox SVG File
  • Cricut Cardstock
  • White Cardstock or Cricut Sticker Paper (for the tags)
  • Glue or adhesive

Tools

  • A way to cut out your cardstock. I am using my FABULOUS Cricut Maker!
  • A home printer (for the tags)
  • Cricut StandardGrip Cutting Mat (green)
  • Cricut Scoring Wheel or Stylus
  • Cricut Scraper

Instructions

STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE

Download the SVG Cut file for the Valentine's Matchbox (#62) from my FREE Resource Library. Click here to get access to the library.

STEP 2 - UPLOAD THE SVG FILE TO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE

If you aren't familiar with uploading SVG files into Design Space, take a look at my quick and easy tutorial here. Using your smartphone? Click here for my step-by-step guide on uploading SVG files with the Cricut App.

Note: I have been getting some emails stating that when the design is uploaded into Design Space, the box is very small. I am unsure as to why this is BUT if it does happen, make sure you size the entire design (don't ungroup or unlock the design) to 7.75" wide by 8.34" high.

If you don't want to use the included Happy Valentine's Day tags, click the green MAKE IT button. Otherwise, continue to step 3.

upload file into design space

STEP 3 - UPLOAD THE PNG FILE TO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE

To upload the PNG, find where you downloaded the file onto your computer and open it. It will be in a separate folder titled TAG.

In the IMAGE TYPE MENU, Select COMPLEX and then CONTINUE.

choose complex

Select the magic wand in the top left corner and click anywhere on the background (the grayed out portion). Then press CONTINUE.

click the magic wand then anywhere on the background of the image. click continue

Make sure to select PRINT THEN CUT and click SAVE.

select print then cut and save

Highlight the image and select INSERT IMAGE to bring the file into your canvas.

STEP 4 - RESIZE YOUR IMAGE

After your image has been brought into your canvas, change the height of the image in the SIZE panel.

Without unlocking your image, change the height to 6.25 inches.

The complete dimensions for the tag sheet should be 8.095" wide by 6.25" high.

once uploaded into the canvas, change the dimesions to 6.25 inches high

Click the green MAKE IT button in the upper right corner.

STEP 5 - PRINT YOUR IMAGE AND MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS

When you get to the PREPARE screen, you will see the print then cut image with the black box around it. Click CONTINUE.

Select SEND TO PRINTER.

click send to printer

Make sure you have the ADD BLEED optional toggled and click PRINT.

make sure the bleed is on and click print

Once your image has been printed, make your materials selection. I am using Medium Cardstock for this tutorial.

STEP 6 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS

To load the mat into the machine, press the double arrows button. Do make sure that the mat is positioned under the mat guides.

load your mat by pressing the flashing arrows on your machine

Hit the "C" button once it begins to flash and you are on your way to creating your card!

to begin the cut, press the flashing "C" button

Repeat step 6 until both mats have been cut.

STEP 7 - ASSEMBLE YOUR VALENTINE BOX

Now that everything has been cut, it is time to assemble!

now its time to assemble your valentine

Start by gently folding along the score line of the sleeve.

gently fold along the score line

Press the fold with your scraper.

press with your scraper

Add a bead of glue or adhesive to the tab.

add glue to the tab

Adhere the tab to the top of the sleeve to form the shape.

press the top of the box onto the tab, making sure to line up the edges

Next, add glue to the back of the tag.

add glue to the back of the tag

Add to the top of the sleeve.

place on the top of the box sleeve

Now, fold along the score line of the box.

gently fold along the score lines

Press the folds with your scraper.

press with your scraper

Add glue or adhesive to the four tabs.

add glue to all four tabs

Bring the side walls and tabs together forming the box.

fold the side walls up to form the box, lining up the edges

Add glue or adhesive to the inside of the wall flap.

add glue to the inside flap

Press the wall flap into place. Make sure to press the tab into the slot on the bottom of the box.

and press into place

Your matchbox valentine is ready to fill with goodies!

your valentines box is ready to fill with goodies

© The Bearded Housewife
Project Type: Decor / Category: Decor

My daughter loved helping me make these for her class! The tag file prints off 12 at a time and you could fit two boxes on one piece of cardstock.

Post a photo in the comment section or tag your projects on social media @thebeardedhousewife using the hashtag #beardedhousewife! I’d love to see how your valentines turn out!!

Happy Valentines Day!

WANT THE FREE FILE SO YOU MAKE THESE DIY MATCHBOX VALENTINES YOURSELF?

GET IT FROM MY RESOURCE LIBRARY! YOU’LL RECEIVE THE PASSWORD FOR THE RESOURCE LIBRARY INSTANTLY AFTER FILLING OUT THE FORM BELOW!

WANT MY MATCHBOX VALENTINES
SVG FILE?
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