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Creative Writing Match Box Swap for Adventurous

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Creative Writing Match Box Swap for Adventurous
Swap Coordinator:breccamerie (contact)
Swap categories: Letters & Writing  Boxes  Newbie 
Number of people in swap:7
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:August 31, 2009
Date items must be sent by:September 30, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I have always been fascinated by things with stories. Some of my favorite Etsy sellers have woven stories around their vintage and antique items that make them so much more 3D and wonderful which gave me an idea. For all those folks who love crammed matchboxes and all those writers who love telling a good story here is your challenge.

Write a short story. Could be a day at the beach, the epic of a dragon fighter, a romance, a crime solver, or just about anything. Make it at least 2 legal size pages long.

Take a 250 count matchbox (I have a template that I can email you if you need one) and pack it full of little things that back up your story. You can make these, buy them or find them. For instance, if it’s a Victorian day at the beach you may add a few sea shells, a bit of lace that tore off your swim suit, a photograph, a tiny sketch or painting of the sea, ect. A detective story might involve the clues and evidence you find, ransom note, finger prints, mug shots, ect. A romance might include a few love notes wrapped with a red ribbon, a rose, a photo of the two love birds, a ring or other piece of jewelry that was gifted, the handkerchief given to the beau, ect. The sky is the limit on creativity!

Decorate the matchbox to follow the theme of your story in what ever way you choose.

No cost limit, but please make this creative and fun! Include at least 5 items into your matchbox. Story can be included in the box in a cute medium or sent with the box. This is really more about the fun and creativity than the cost. Jewelry for instance could be a cheep gum ball ring for the promise ring, photos printed off the computer ect.

If this takes off well I will do another round. Newbies welcome with complete profile. No one admitted with any 1s, at least a 4.8 rating. This is international as you can regulate the weight and should be fairly cheep to mail. I thought it would be awesome to get stories from other countries.

Discussion

MelodyMoon 08/13/2009 #

Amazing idea!!!

kerrlouise22 08/13/2009 #

Wow, what an amazing swap idea!! I love it! It's on my watchlist for now. Have to see if I can complete it before I go on holidays in september. Again, I love this swap idea!!

TangleCrafts 08/13/2009 #

This is a great idea :-) - I love a challenge! I'm now going to lie low and see where the idea takes me... Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

PrivateDean 08/13/2009 #

Great swap idea! I wish you all success in your storytelling endeavors.

imakebelieve 08/13/2009 #

I love this idea. I have it on my watchlist while pondering my story. I would love the template or a link to a template. Great swap idea!

estrones 08/18/2009 #

I've got this on my watchlist as I love the idea, just not sure if I can do it. If I can, I will! I'd love a copy of the template please. Diolch!

TangleCrafts 08/27/2009 #

250 ct Matchbox Template - this link includes the matchbox cover, as well as the drawer.

breccamerie 08/27/2009 #

Thanks Tanglecrafts for the email and link! Also thanks to Helenjoy for sending me the template.

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