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Tim Holtz Inspired Matchbox

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Tim Holtz Inspired Matchbox
Swap Homepage:http://www.flickr.com/groups/tim-holtz-addicts/
Group:Tim Holtz Addicts
Swap Coordinator:iGirlZoe (contact)
Swap categories: Boxes 
Number of people in swap:10
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:May 9, 2011
Date items must be sent by:May 30, 2011
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I love making matchboxes and filling them with tiny treasures for other people to use.

For this swap you will make ONE Tim Holtz inspired 32ct Matchbox and fill it with Tim Holtz inspired treasure.

Decorate your matchbox using at least 3 different Tim Holtz products and fill with Tim Holtz inspired treasures until stuffed full.

32ct Matchboxes are approximately 1.5 x 2 x 0.5 inches.

This is senders choice, so you can start creating now.

Please upload your completed Matchboxes to our Tim Holtz Addicts flickr group.

Discussion

paperfairys 04/25/2011 #

wish i could get hold of a load of matchboxes to alter. Someone has kindly offered to send me a pack of 10 she bought in the US so that will be cool but until then ... i will have to try the template ( thanks ) :)

elaine x

AsAlwaysAngela 04/25/2011 #

I have never done this before... very much looking forward to giving it a try!!

doublesided 04/25/2011 #

Oh I need more TH stuff so I can join amazing swaps like this!! Must shop!! ;)

iGirlZoe 04/26/2011 #

@paperfairys ... Blimey, you were quick off the mark! Usually @AsAlwaysAngela is first through the sign up doors!

@AsAlwaysAgngela ... I'm so pleased you're giving matchboxes a try. I make them using my score board, but you can recover pre made ones too.

@doublesided ... I knew I would get you! I am setting up an inchies swap next, better get our your purse! LOL ;-)

LeosMom4Life 04/26/2011 #

Okay Okay I siged up !! I can't resist swaps in this group !!!

iGirlZoe 04/26/2011 #

Hee Hee Hee! I am starting to feel like the 'Child Catcher' off 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'! Toys! Sweets! Come in, come in! ;-)

TurtleLove 04/28/2011 #

I have a question about mailing these (imagine ME with a mailing question! lol) After watching the tutorial...it would seem that even with the heaviest card stock I own that these would get crushed en route? How are you all packaging them?

iGirlZoe 04/28/2011 #

@TurtleLove ... I send mine in a padded envie. Although you could wrap a piece of cardboard or bubblewrap around for extra security. :-)

NaughtyElf 04/29/2011 #

I wrap mine in bubble wrap, put in a padded envie and stick tissue paper at both ends inside the envie but then again I am a freak about making sure anything I send gets there safely so I tend to over do it a bit, but better safe than sorry I guess...hope that helps...also, I find small boxes like my daughters Gerber Graduates fruit strip boxes I keep those they are perfect for match boxes and then I pad the ends and wrap in brown craft paper to send.

NaughtyElf 04/29/2011 #

Can we use real match boxes? I am watching this for now and considering...if i can make if before the sign up them I will join in.

iGirlZoe 05/ 5/2011 #

@NaughtyElf ... Yes you can use real matchboxes or the pre made ones from craft stores or make your own. I hope you're able to join. :-)

Tynkerbelle 05/ 7/2011 #

I couldnt resist joining (first attempt at a matchbox)...but i heard someone was luring us in with candy :) haha

iGirlZoe 05/ 9/2011 #

Yay Zoey, so pleased to have you in the swap. :-)

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