hello! welcome to day three of the papertrey ink december countdown to new stamps and another look at my new pieces of confetti set, perfect match. i wasn't sure if i was going to make it to posting today, but once i got these little valentine treats finished, i couldn't wait to share them!
i followed an old formula for making matchboxes and created two in different depths. i'll add a template for these below, and then once the release is over, i'll try to put together a video for those of you who'd like to know the formula in order to recreate them in various sizes. soft stone bitty big made quick work of one matchbox sleeve, adding the little sparks into a few strategic circles, while i stamped my own tone on tone word pattern in sweet blush for the other.
matchboxes are perfect for many a small gift. i've used them for jewelry, stickers, pins, and more over the years. but they're especially perfect for valentine's candy - like the red m & m's in the narrow box and homemade candy "matches" in the deep one. pretzels dipped in candy melts for the win and a fun class valentine project!
i even added a little glitter tape to the sides of each box to mimic striking strips for a bit of a realistic touch. aren't these fun? i may have to make a class set this year for my students - they do light up my life, afterall!
click here to download the matchbox templates
and stop back again tomorrow for another fun post. meanwhile be sure to check out the papertrey ink blog for more countdown links and new product info.
it's lit!
:) lexi
