Thursday, 4 October 2018

Pimp A Matchbox

I came across an out of the ordinary challenge which I quite fancied having a go at --Pimp Your Matchbox--I have a couple of ideas and this is the first one -not one I planned but kept coming across butterflies sooo went with it.My matchbox is a household box which is just slightly larger than the usual box-12cm x 6.5 cms.
I covered the box in paper from £1 shop/the fancy die-cut borders are Tattered Lace/small black butterflies,brad pull,pearl feet from stash/the oddment on drawer front was from card embossed with TH-EF and wiped with black acrylic.The top butterfly was cut from sticky backed fabric and stuck onto black card for stability,the little butterflies inside were from google--hopefully I have time to make another couple.
TOP--
FRONT--
INSIDE--
challenges--
lift challenge-pimp a matchbox
alphabet challenge-N is for Nature
creatalicious-ATG/add texture
CFTH-ATG
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
sunny days-animals
TTCRD-ATG
Pennys challenges-ATG
we love to create-creative or mixed media
Sheepski designs-fantasy and/or wings
2crafty critter crazies-ATG
mix it up-ATG
DL.Art-ATG
crafting by designs-ATG
Thank you for dropping by ans all your comments are read and much appreciated
Carol x x


30 comments:

Linda Mc Enery said...

What an interesting concept! I've never heard of this! You've done a fantastic job of it! Absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges!
Linda

Donna Ellis said...

Love this, Carol! It’s beautiful!

aussie aNNie said...

Looks like you rocked this Carol, looking fabulous.xx

Chrissy said...

How delicate and so pretty Carol..gorgeous.

luv CHRISSYxx

Shirley-Anne said...

Inspirational idea . Now I will be looking for match boxes , the long BBQ matches box I think. Beautiful work on this one
Thanks for sharing with us here at
http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2018/10/ttcrd-challenge-week-of-october-2.html

Good luck with your entry and hope we see more ideas from you .

Shirley-Anne DT

Lisa Lynn said...

WOW - that is amazing and those butterflies are gorgeous. You truly think outside the box, hehehe.

craftytrog said...

This is gorgeous Carol! I love the butterflies!
Have a good weekend.
Alison xxx

Jane Savage said...

So very beautiful!
Thank you for joining us this month at We Love 2 Create! Jane S (DT) xxx

Alison59 said...

Oh these are lovely Carol :-)

I do this when I want to give money as a present.

Marjan said...

Your matchbox is very lovely, Carol! Love the way you embellished it! Thank you for joining us at the Liftchallenge!

Stamping Bubbles said...

What a great idea. You have made a boring little box into a work of art, absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you for sharing with us at Alphabet Challenge.
Crafty hugs
Lesley

creationsnz said...

Hi Carol, love your box - it's beautiful - and the black inside is perfect to show things off! CarolG

cotnob said...

This is fabulous Carol, lovely papers and pretty butterflies.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Cornelie said...

Nice, sweet and beautiful your matchbox! Thank you for joining us at the Liftchallenge!

Donna Ellis said...

I'm back with a different hat, Carol! Still in love with the black accents and beautiful papers in this wonderful creation! But now, I wish to thank you for playing in our challenge at the 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge. Thanks for supporting us, and we hope to see more of your pretty creations in the future. Please check back to see if you are a winner or A Designer Favorite. Sending you wishes for a wonderful day!
Smiles,
Donna
{Creative Smiles - my little crafting world}

Leslie Miller said...

Very pretty and fun! I have a billion matchboxes from a local golf course -- promotional items which were printed wrong and had to be discarded -- and have enjoyed decorating them in the past. Perfect for candy or small gifts. Love the butterflies!

Debbie Mageed said...

Such an elegant match box! Love all of the details and the color scheme is timeless. Thank you for playing with us at the Alphabet Challenge and hope you will join us again soon.

https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/ said...

I love this particular project so much Carol. Its beautiful and would make such a lovely keepsake. Love the delicate butterflies inside. I have been looking at Matchbox craft as a project for my after school craft club. This is a fabulous example of what can be done. Michelle x

Beulah Bee said...

I would also find a challenge like this one too tempting to pass-up and your box is just delightful. Makes me think that, instead of giving a card, a gift of a cute little box with a special surprise inside would be appreciated by the recipient and could become a real keepsake. Thanks for sharing!

Pia S said...

You’ve transformed this matchbox into a beautiful little gift box and decorative piece that could be used for many purposes.

Terri Winske said...

What a very unique challenge and one I think you nailed perfectly!! I'm a butterfly lover, so your butterfly paper and embellishments were very attractive to me. Nice job with the challenge, and I'm so happy you shared it with us at PIP Challenges!

CraftyLyn said...

Great project beautiful butterflies,great use of a matchbox,thanks for sharing your project with us here at Penny's paper crafty challenge Lyn DT x.

*Vicki* said...

Wow, your matchbook is absolutely gorgeous Carol! Love the papers and how the butterfly is popped out on your design!! So pretty!

AO Creations said...

Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Sunny Day, good luck!!! Amy DT

Lisa Andersson said...

Oh this is gorgeous, Carol! What a great project and design.
Hugs, Lisa

Anonymous said...

This is gorgeous! So very pretty with the butterflies and the die-cut lace!
Thank you for joining us this month at MIUCB!

Melanie said...

A wonderful project!
Thank you soo much for taking part in our "anything goes with optional use texture” challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…

Hugs,
Melanie
(DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)

(DT Crafty Friends)

(DT The Sketchy Challenges)

Sari / Granne said...

So very beautiful vintage style design. Love the charming butterflies inside and outside. Thank you for joining SheepSki Designs "Fantacy and/or Wings" -challenge, I hope to see you again soon.

FiestyCrafter (Tina) said...

Your recycle box turned out gorgeous! Love butterflies! Thanks for joining us at MIUCB
Tina dt

Dee's Craft Room said...

I love what you have done with your matchbox, the butterflies were a great idea. 'Pimping' matchboxes can be great fun and I hope you do more.

Dionne x