Matchbox Treasure Chest

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Swap Coordinator:	funkykchicken (contact)
Swap categories:	Challenges Crafts Art
Number of people in swap:	16
Location:	Other
Type:	None
Last day to signup/drop:	December 23, 2006
Date items must be sent by:	January 31, 2007
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
I enjoy making these little treasure chests from matchboxes if you do to then this is the swap for you. Ok so rather then taking them and making shrines,pendants or filling them you will be, making a little treasure chest to send to your swap partner.You will then put a little something in each drawer. The treasure chests are simple to make and once you've made one you will be addicted.I have provided links below to get you started.To make it fair for everyone please use a minimum of 12 matchboxes.Please check your partners profile to see what they like. This is open to international players because they are light weight and easy to send. Persons with no sends or below 4.0 will be emailed.Please dont sign up if you cant follow through. Links http://www.blackberrybuckets.com/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=topn&cat=0&pos=9 http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/crboxes/article/0,2025,DIY13747_2268390,00.html http://www.blackberrybuckets.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=16 Matchbox Template http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/matchbox.htm

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cherryecho 12/13/2006 #

some of the links dont work just as you pasted them, but if you just search "matchbox" in the site that comes up, they are not that hard to find.

those are very helpful. i cant wait to get started!

funkykchicken 12/13/2006 #

I removed the one link that didnt work.Thanks for letting me know and enjoy the swap.

funkykchicken 12/16/2006 #

Here are some better instructions for those of you who may be new to making them.

http://www.freewebs.com/heartscrappin/alteredmatchboxinstr.htm

kokino 01/22/2007 #

So what do people do with all of their leftover safety matches after you empty the 12 or more boxes of matches? I keep the large safety matches in small glass jars for kitchen, fireplace and campfire use--and also have a butane "match' to light candles but can't think of a good use for all of the little matches I will have after making a few matchbox treasure chests! Any ideas and suggestions will be most welcome!

user2657 01/24/2007 #

Good question! I was just wondering that myself.

user5255 02/ 2/2007 #

lets have a swap to use up the matches haha

user2657 02/ 8/2007 #

Anybody received theirs yet? I'd love to see some photos.

ae4me 02/10/2007 #

Hi Hiedi, I am (hopefully ) sending your boxes to you. I uploaded a picture but I need to get it filled up as well and maybe make a different top......but it's almost ready! Sorry it's late connie

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