Matchbox Advent Calendar

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Swap Coordinator:	mariee (contact)
Swap categories:	Crafts Seasonal Handmade
Number of people in swap:	10
Location:	Other
Type:	None
Last day to signup/drop:	September 10, 2008
Date items must be sent by:	October 31, 2008
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
Lets have fun on this one! Lets create an Advent Calendar made with matchboxes You will need to decorate 25 matchboxes. Each matchbox must have the number of the day you are suppose to open the box. Inside each matchbox you will include a surprise. Lets add embellishments, stickers, anything cute that you think your partner will love. You can also include a note inside. When its time to send the boxes please secure them very well so nobody will get damage boxes. You will use 32-count matchboxes If you have a rating of 4.8 or more you are Welcome to join Internationals are Welcome

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Mrsfabicons 07/11/2008 #

I like this idea lots but how would people feel about making the 25 matchboxes into some sort of drawer arrangement as opposed to 25 loose matchboxes. We could still go mad decorating & filling them. Being bound or glued together might help the boxes to survive the post a bit better.

I know if that's acceptable I would then re-use the drawers and refill for every advent. Yay, new holiday tradition is born!

shtrqueen 07/16/2008 #

I've made these for my nieces for Xmas. I use 24 drawers that are glued together in the shape of a Christmas tree. I think they are adorable.

Heather71 07/17/2008 #

I haven't signed up to this one yet, because I was thinking of a way to put it together rather than have 25 separate boxes.

Plus of course you have the problem of parcelling it up and mailing it too.

Oh the brain needs a rest now ;-)

sweetavalanche 07/21/2008 #

Here's an example of how to arrange them in a tree. Sorry, I don't know how to do a pretty link in a comment, so you'll just have to cut and paste... http://www.flickr.com/photos/ozrob/1909098528/in/set-72157603903166614/

Does anyone have a suggestion for where to buy the matchboxes on the cheap?

papermuse 07/27/2008 #

www.orientaltrading.com

Search for matchboxes and you'll see what they have available...

traceyruby 08/10/2008 #

wow, that's a really cool idea, but that's alot of matchboxes...

FrostedFlake 08/15/2008 #

I will watch this one and see how my time schedule matches up!

I actually just found a package of Match boxes at the local Dollar Tree store. IDK if they are everywhere, but checking the dollar store near you may help!

HeideC 08/21/2008 #

Are the matchboxes to be stuffed or just a small prize in each and 1 bigger prize in the last?

HeideC 08/21/2008 #

Are the matchboxes to be stuffed or just a small prize in each and 1 bigger prize in the last?

HeideC 08/21/2008 #

And I thought advent was 24 days, not 25?

HeideC 08/21/2008 #

And I thought advent was 24 days, not 25?

AliciaAmy 08/31/2008 #

This looks like sooo much fun!! But a lot of work! I will watch this some.

cherissemi 09/ 9/2008 #

I am getting ready to start it already....I am so excited about this one :)

GreeleyGirl 09/ 9/2008 #

I cannot wait to start this one. I LOVE THE IDEA OF ADVENT CALENDARS :)

spin 08/12/2009 #

I have a question to the location.. is it international or local? It just says other...

@HeideC Uk and USA celebrate Christmas on the 25 not on the 24th (took me a while to get used to. In my family we still celebrate on the 24th )

spin 08/12/2009 #

man.. people who read clearly have an advantage!!! 2008! not 2009...

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