Friday 23 December 2016

Two Snowmen Matchbox Christmas Tree Decorations

Two snowmen Christmas tree decoration today using matchboxes from a pack of 8 from The Works (£1) The matchbox measures 5cm x 3.5cm, just enough to put in a small chocolate or perhaps some Christmas money.
snowman matchboxsnowman tree decoration.
The snowman on the first box came from a set from from Hobbycraft, but I believe they are now out of stock online, originally they cosy £1.50 for a pack of 9.
wooden snowmenThe other larger snowman was from a box of small wooden tags/decorations from The Works (sorry no link)  The Christmas sentiment down the side of the box is cut from a roll of Washi tape from Dovecrafts North Pole range (bought from The Works £2).
North Pole Tape_thumb[2]_thumb_thumbThe matchboxes are both lined with the same paper as on the outside.
 snowman matchbox 5top of matchbox tree decoration. 1
I punched a hole in the top of the box and threaded through a hanger using striped red bakers twine and matching red wooden bead. A tiny amount of faux stitching using a black fine liner pen finishes off the box.

3 comments:

Cheryl W said...

These little matchboxes are so cute. I have 10 grandkids, so I could see a small, faux tree decorated with these. The grands would have a great time choosing one or more of these little treat boxes from off the tree--especially if I put money in some of them. Thanks so much for sharing all these wonderful ideas!! Have a fantastic holiday!

PharmacyMichele said...

These make lovely decorations or gift boxes, really great idea.

Michele

misteejay said...

More cuties Helen - they look lovely.
Toni xx