Advent Calendar - Matchboxes

Swap Coordinator:	zigg13pra (contact)
Swap categories:	Challenges Seasonal Handmade
Number of people in swap:	12
Location:	Regional - USA/Canada
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:	October 4, 2009
Date items must be sent by:	November 9, 2009
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
As the title states, this is for a Matchbox Advent Calendar! This requires 25 matchboxes (the 32 count), decorated (Christmas themed) and labeled with the day to open. Each matchbox will have an item in it for that day. You can use normal matchboxes, handmade matchboxes, or the new envelope style matchbox that @racheljohnson has posted on the blog. Examples: Pins, beads, stickers, magnets, buttons, thread, charms, candies, jewelry etc. If you put smaller items such a beads or stickers, please put more than just one in the matchbox! They do not have to be stuffed, but please make this nice! Gifts do not need to be profile specific so you can start getting ready ahead of time. Profile specific may help you to gain hearts though. There are many examples on flickr to help you get started. I REQUIRE 30 RATINGS TO JOIN THIS SWAP. 4.9 Rating requirement Email and postcards do not count. (I will check) If you are picky, do not join this swap. You may get something you may not like and cannot rate down for it. 1 partner USA/Canada only The series: Handmade Tea Books Envelopes Matchboxes Another cool one: Christmas Crackers

Discussion

somethingblue 08/ 9/2009 #

Would this have to be in the shape of a tree?

zigg13pra 08/ 9/2009 #

Of course not! Let your creativity run wild! :D

(I did make mine in the shape of a tree last year, but the one I received was all loose matchboxes. Both were great!)

chocololic 08/ 9/2009 #

this sounds awesome :). watchlisted for now, will have to see if I have time when it gets closer!

Duckygirl 08/10/2009 #

does this have to be a christmas themed ( on the outside of the box) ?

this swap sounds like a lot of fun!

Duckygirl 08/10/2009 #

1 more question is this the big matchboxes or the smaller 32- count ones ?

zigg13pra 08/11/2009 #

I've edited to answer those questions!

FOOF4E 08/12/2009 #

dying to join, in my watchlist

Amandalee 09/12/2009 #

I am watching! I wanted to do this last year :)

Amandalee 10/11/2009 #

I am having so much fun with this! Thanks for hostign @zigg13pra

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