Matchbox Crafts
Crafting with Matchboxes -- Keeping it Tiny
Matchbox crafts are a way to craft in miniature, especially if you choose to use the small matchboxes that measure about 2 inches by 1-3/8 inches. It's also possible to craft with the small match books.
A wide variety of crafts can be made using small and large matchboxes. The following crafts are included in this article and as I find more, I'll be adding them:
- shrines that hold images and objects in a given theme
- covered matchboxes to dress up your matches
- doll dressers
- advent calendars
- gift boxes
This photo shows covered matchboxes. Add some embellishments, like buttons or charms to dress them up, if you want. One or two of these added to a candle would make a lovely hostess gift.
Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
Matchbox Crafts - A Book in a Box and Wedding Matches
- applehead: poetry in a box.....
You might remember a matchbox swap that I was working on a few posts back...the idea was to make using any craft/art method something small enough to fit in a matchbox. Originally I had started on a tiny doll that... - Luckybeans: The Crafty Crow: Matchbox Books
To make a covered matchbox book, you will need: A matchbox (did I need to write that?) Paper in a variety of colours/ patterns Pencil Glue stick Scissors Office labels make it easier to add a front label, and stickers... - *The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Brag Monday - Custom Wedding Matches & Cute Apron
First I'm bragging about these lovely custom wedding matches, designed and created by Louise at The Thirty Something Bride. I think these are such an awesome idea!
More Craft Ideas to Keep You Crafting - All Year Long
Crafting can be a relaxing and productive way to spend free time. Whether it's with kids, a group of people, or just yourself, the act of making crafts can soothe your soul.
Martha Stewart Matchbox Craft Photos - See the links below for more detail on these crafts.
Make Dressers and Beds -- Matchbox Crafts - Think dollhouse or just really cute!
- Things to Make and Do - Matchbox Chest of Drawers
Arts and crafts projects and things to make and do. These little matchbox chest of drawers are great for keeping small treasures in or as storage for stamps, buttons or even bugs (for all the boys out there!) - Paper Tree: Matchbox craft...
What do you do with 24 empty matchboxes? Make them into tiny drawers for your daughter to put all her tiny toys in! I saw this idea at a website: http://www.bubblyfunk.co.uk/index.php and just had to make it! They actually made a matchbox advent cale - Cigar Box Doll Bed and Postage Stamp Quilt | Just Something I Made
This craft idea uses a cigar box but I think it would work well with a matchbox too! ~~~ Cigar Box Doll Bed and Postage Stamp Quilt Thursday, February 24, 2011 -- The other day as I sat there looking at my stash of vintage cigar boxes, and my other
Books for Matchbox Crafting Inspiration
Stock up on matchboxes at the dollar store.
Select some small matchboxes and a few of the larger ones for different crafts.
Be sure to keep matchboxes (or at least the matches) out of the reach of children.
This craft book features a Matchbox Bed for some tiny bears to sleep in. Such cute little craft projects!
Matches + a Candle = Great Gift
Decorate a few small matchboxes and
give with a nice scented candle.
This thoughtful gift will be unique and appreciated.
Make Covered Matchboxes - Step by step photos and instructions
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Craft Supplies for Matchbox Crafting - The right tools for crafting make all the difference.
Cover match boxes with beautiful scrapbook paper.
Matchboxes for the Fridge
After you decorate matchboxes, glue a magnet on the
back of one of the boxes and keep it on the refrigerator.
You will always know where there's a box of matches.
If you have little ones, be sure to put it up high.
Seal your matchbox with Mod Podge. It's so much fun to use.
Matchbox Crafts -- Cover Matchbooks - Use fabric to cover matchbooks and matchboxes
Punch holes easily with these pliers that are a hole punch.
Matchbox Crafts for Kids
- Pipecleaner Crafts for Kids : Arts and Crafts Activities with Pipe Cleaners & Chenille Stems for Chi
Pipecleaner Crafts for Kids : Arts and Crafts Activities with Pipe Cleaners & Chenille Stems. Make a wheelbarrow using a matchbox. - Matchbox Gifts - Martha Stewart Holidays
Matchbox Gifts are tiny gifts that can fit in a matchbox! Let kids decorate matchboxes then fill it with kind words or tiny gifts like candy or a trinket for giving. - Making Music - Martha Stewart Kids' Crafts
Matchbox guitar made with a large-size matchbox. There's even a video to watch to show how.
Matchbox Jewelry
- Altered Matchbook - Card Necklace - DIY Craft Project Instructions
Altered Matchbook - Card Necklace - free DIY craft project tutorial and instructions for this, and thousands of other handmade projects
Magic Matchboxes - Learn these matchbox tricks to awe and amaze your friends!
These fun little match boxes are already snazzy. Add a treat inside and you're good to go!
Matchbox Shrines - Make a tiny work of art in a matchbox
- A couple of tiny matchbox shrines - PAPER CRAFTS, SCRAPBOOKING & ATCs (ARTIST TRADING CARDS)
A couple of tiny matchbox shrines - PAPER CRAFTS, SCRAPBOOKING & ATCs (ARTIST TRADING CARDS) - Last Friday, Stifflersmom, amaryllisroze and I decided to do a quick weekend swap. We each made a tiny item (no larger than 3" by 3") and ma - ...becoming | Magpie's Nest ~*~ Patty Szymkowicz
Magpie's Nest ~*~ Patty Szymkowicz -- Perfect little containers made from matchboxes. Delightful and so charming! - Oops, I Craft My Pants: Frida Kahlo Altered Matchbox
Craftster.org has the funnest swaps, and I signed up for the last round of altered matchboxes! I was fortunate enough to have the talented AmaryllisRose as my partner, and she likes Frida, so I made her this matchbox. - Mai Ly Illustration - Matchbox Self Portrait
Matchbox Self Portrait
Dress up these plain match boxes for any occasion!
Christmas Crafts with Matchboxes
- Cut the Crazy out of Christmas: { Christmas Countdowns }
Countdown 1- The Mini Matchbox Advent This advent is made with little mini matchboxes covered and magnetized. You can fill each box with treats, activities, clues, or even pictures for your little ones to open. - M Is for Matchbox Advent Calendar - Martha Stewart Holiday & Seasonal Crafts
Read Marthastewart's M Is for Matchbox Advent Calendar article Also, browse thousands of other holiday clip-art, decorating, crafts, hand-made gifts and project ideas.
Halloween Matchbox Crafts - Transform a Matchbox to Light Your Jack O' Lantern
- *The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Crafty Project - Skeleton Matchboxes - Halloween
This weeks crafty project is a cute little skeleton matchbox, perfect for lighting your Halloween Jack O Lantern! - Halloween matchbox shrines - PAPER CRAFTS, SCRAPBOOKING & ATCs (ARTIST TRADING CARDS)
Halloween matchbox shrines - PAPER CRAFTS, SCRAPBOOKING & ATCs (ARTIST TRADING CARDS) - Well, I've been busy today. I had a few matchbox blanks, so I decided to make some little Halloween shrines. 'Tis the season, after all! - Halloween "Witch Crafts"
Creative Challenge August 2010 on Vintage Image Craft. Submit your Halloween vintage-look artwork using vintage images and win prizes. FIRST PRIZE: Witches Ball Matchbox by Nancy Yankowski is a miniature marvel of design. The Halloween theme comes a
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Will you make any of these Matchbox Crafts? - Share the ones you like best.
I would not have thought of crafts with tiny matchboxes but these are delightful ideas for such. Gives new meaning to "xmall is the new big".
I have a friend that would love these. I will be sending her your way! :)
I don't think I've ever done matchbook crafting and I'm seeing all sorts of fun to be had in miniature....and even a safety tip to keep matches out of the reach of children....cuteness!
I remember decorating matchboxes in kindergarten with felt and tiny seashells as a special gift for my parents.
Fun lens! Cute ideas!
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@anonymous: Check online at Amazon or locally, check grocery stores or department stores like Target or Walmart.
Where can I find plain matchboxes for crafting these projects?
I remember as a child making a doll's dresser out of matchbox boxes. It came out beautiful.
I love these kinds of crafts! They are fun and quirky! Great lens.
These are so cute! Adding to my Mason Jar Crafts lens.
Very interesting lens! Look forward to trying some of these craft ideas!
I used to love to collect matchboxes when I did alot of traveling from city to city, because some of the designs on the boxes are so great. Using them for crafts is a great idea.
I love the idea of putting a magnet on the matchbook and putting it on the fridge. Great idea! Another wonderful article, Peggy.
Hmm, I'll have to rummage around to see if we have any of these. Your craft, covering the matchbox in scrapbook paper, turned out really cute.
I remember as a kid reading the Borrowers (now a movie called Arriety) and how they used matchboxes in their little homes.
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