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.
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.
The 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_thumb](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTHHY6nUqpLvUFlrcC2kIebZqslFgX75oqqwq4v7_gHgYhlEXiqEtssHeT0EGgRsVdTEOEF8_G42P4BgukpMu0pcg9HHCrwfjgWbaPxDlDhIT3NFfRud8CrSlOqJtzLIckCjh4mu2MJre/s1600-h/North%252520Pole%252520Tape_thumb%25255B2%25255D_thumb_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg "North Pole Tape_thumb[2]_thumb_thumb")
The matchboxes are both lined with the same paper as on the outside. 
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.
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!
ReplyDeleteThese make lovely decorations or gift boxes, really great idea.
ReplyDeleteMichele
More cuties Helen - they look lovely.
ReplyDeleteToni xx