Saturday, April 5, 2008

I love making matchboxes


I have never bought and wasted so many matches in my life.never having been a smoker
i had not had a great deal to do with matchboxes.Now i go through them like a chainsmoker.
Well okay like a few chain smokers.I love to do matchbox swaps and more than that i think i am pretty good at them.You are given a theme and you must decorate and fill your matchbox to match the theme.Like a tiny work of art i love love love em.Here is my favorite i have done because it was through a matchbox swap i met my kindred spirit Daisy in England.
See how technology meets craft in such a great way.

15 comments:

Mom of 2 Roses said...

What a cute idea!
You are so creative.

Laurie

Our Prim Nest said...

Such an adoreable little matchbox. Very cute and so creative. Hugs, Kim

Gail McCormack said...

Hi Jules
Thankyou for leaving such a lovely comment on my blog...awh it made my day!
I love your matchbox, very creative, you must have loads of patience not to mention imagination, I don't think I'd know where to start.

Siobhan said...

What a cute matchbox...well done!!!
Siobhan

Anonymous said...

That one is so pretty! I've seen a few when people show their swaps and I'm always amazed by everyone's creativity when working with such a little thing!

Manuela

COLLS GARDEN said...

Julles, that is sooo cute. What do you do with all the matches? Light lots of candles?
Hugs, Coll :-}

Southern Lady's Vintage said...

How cute is that!! Great creativity!
Barbara

Southern Lady's Vintage said...

Hi Jules!! Luv you gals too!
Hugs,
Barbara

Charmingdesigns said...

I love your matchbox!! laurie

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

Theya re fun to make, aren't they? I was on a kick with them this time last year, now you have me thinking about making more.....

Cottage Rose said...

How creative, what a lovely keepsake!
Rose

Country Wishes said...

Julles, you are so very clever!!

Amanda said...

What a cute matchbox! i just LOVE things in miniature!

Ele at abitofpinkheaven said...

Hi Jules! It's been awhile since I've visited and just wanted to say hi! I think you made me my first banner over a year ago. Looks like your doing great and your matchbox is fabulous. Blessings to you!

Ryan Green said...

Oh cool...I keep seeing matchbox swaps on swap-bot.com but I haven't seen any photos of completed one to actually get an idea of what is involved. Looks fun...I might have to try one :)