I have a love down deep inside for vintage things… I also enjoy vintage inspired crafts and projects. So, I decided to share these fabulous vintage inspired covered matchboxes. I {love-love-love} them. I’m also providing a printable to make the box a perfectly sweet valentines gift for a friend, spouse, child or co-worker.
How sweet are these Covered Matchboxes?
This is another project where a step by step tutorial really isn’t necessary. With just a few supplies, you can upcycle a little matchbox into something so super versatile! So, let’s grab the following supplies…
Supplies for Covered Matchboxes:
Matchboxes
Scrapbook Paper
Gluestick
Scissors
Glue Gun (for embellishments)
Embellishments
All of the fun embellishments can probably be found amongst your crafting stash — fabric, buttons, stickers, twine, washi tape, ribbon, etc. You’ll simply cut a piece of the paper to be about 4-1/2″ long by 2″ wide. Place glue on the paper and wrap around the box. Trim the edges, if necessary. To add a little vintage wear and tear to my covered matchboxes, I used a little sanding block on all of the corners and finished up with embellishments that would add just the perfect touch of extra flair.
Use ribbon and washi tape on the sides of the matchboxes. It adds a sweet finish, don’t you think? For the ribbon, I do recommend using a hot glue gun for attaching.
Now you can use this little box to gift a small sweet treat, jewelry, use them as a favor or share 10 Things I Love About You (download the printable below) with those you love.
To make it even easier for you, I created a printable with 24 of them for you to choose from. Simply print (preferably on card-stock) and cut! Of course you could make your own as well.
Please Note: All printables and downloads designed by Live Laugh Rowe are for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Please do not alter the file or claim it as your own. This file is not intended for resale, nor are the printed versions of this file.
DOWNLOAD 10 Things I Love About You
That’s it! Your done and you have some fabulous Vintage Inspired Covered Matchboxes! What do you think? What other fun goodies could you gift in these? Happy Crafting!
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Helen says
01/25/2013 at 4:43 amThese are super cute to give as a gift. I might make some for the bridal shower I’m going too.
Lish says
01/25/2013 at 6:01 amThese are adorable!!! I love the colors you choose 🙂 Have a great weekend Kelly!
Jenny says
01/25/2013 at 6:50 amvery cute 🙂 gonna try to apply this to some of the things i wanna work on for my doll 🙂
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
01/25/2013 at 9:11 amThese are so SWEET, Kelly!
jackie jade says
01/25/2013 at 9:13 amwhat a sweet cute idea! i love this!
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nest of posies says
01/25/2013 at 9:23 amthese are amazing! i have seriously wanted to do this for years now! i love vintage style matchboxes. they are beautiful, kelly!
Northern Cottage says
01/25/2013 at 9:43 amHow stinking cute are these – I’m smitten with the roughed up edges and that tiny little scrappy flower – how did you do THAT???
Jenna says
01/25/2013 at 10:23 amToo cute! I LOVE all things vintage!
Amanda says
01/25/2013 at 10:30 amSuch a fun project! You have great taste… those colors are divine!
Katherines corner says
01/25/2013 at 10:43 amKelly you are a rock star! what a terrific idea, love these xo P.S. I hope you shared this at the hop.
Katherines corner says
01/26/2013 at 11:24 amThank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Hop xo
Marti says
01/25/2013 at 4:36 pmWhat a cute idea! I think I’m going to have to make one for my daughter!!
Thanks for sharing it!
Marti
Ricki Jill Treleaven says
01/25/2013 at 5:45 pmI think the matchboxes are so cute! I would love to try to learn how to make one. And I think the little message inside is adorable. Thanks for sharing the printable with us.
Linking from Katherine’s Corner,
Ricki Jill
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
01/25/2013 at 6:36 pmThese are absolutely precious, Kelly! I love all things vintage as well ~ for my little guy’s birthday party this year we’re doing a sock hop. I can hardly wait…still trying to come up with ideas.
Have a blessed weekend!
~hugs, Mary Beth~
Nicole Robinson says
01/25/2013 at 8:12 pmThese are super cute! Thanks for sharing!
Jodie Fitz says
01/25/2013 at 9:04 pmLove them!
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
01/25/2013 at 10:03 pmthese are too cute !!!
Shary says
01/25/2013 at 10:24 pmSuper cute, Kelly! As always!
Kristy Life-n-Reflection says
01/26/2013 at 10:45 amLove, Love, Love this project – gorgeous colors too!
Katherines corner says
01/26/2013 at 11:20 amThank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Hop xo
Shaina says
01/26/2013 at 1:59 pmI love this idea! Such sweet sentiments in adorable boxes.
Leah says
01/28/2013 at 11:39 amThese turned out so pretty, love the twine and washi tape details.
Ruth says
01/28/2013 at 11:45 amThese are so sweet. I love how cute they look. I have some match boxes saved. I need to make some.
Ruth
Roxana says
01/29/2013 at 6:12 amI love this idea, thanks for sharing the printable. Pinning this!
Jamie says
01/31/2013 at 10:45 amWhat a great idea! I love vintage things too, LOVE. You did a great job on these 😉
Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says
02/02/2013 at 3:36 pmThanks so much for linking to Make the Scene Monday Kelly. You are being featured later this evening!
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, and join me tomorrow night for Make the Scene Monday #60!
kristine says
02/06/2013 at 8:41 amAMAZING Kel! This is by far one of my favorite posts!!! So creative. 🙂 ….43.
Denise... On a Whim says
01/13/2014 at 8:24 amOh my goodness, Kelly, these are SO cute and I love them! I’m thinking I’m for sure going to do this for valentine’s day this year! Saw your feature at Oh My? Creative. Pinning and sharing!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
01/17/2014 at 7:06 pmWow – has it really been almost a year since you posted this “adorableness”?? Thanks so much for linking up to our “Best Of The Weekend” party last week. These are featured tonight at the party. 🙂 Have a great weekend! xo