Matchbox Swap





OK- it's on!!!

A matchbox swap!!!

The idea came from Kimmie, who discovered a website all about stuffing matchboxes. She made one, then I made one (see my previous posts), and there appeared to be some interest- so here we go!!!!!


We will use the small matchboxes. I just put mine in the mail, so don't know the measurements - but I'm guessing about 2" x 1 1/2". Exact measurements will come later - when I find some more matchboxes!!! LOL

The matchbox should be decorated, then filled with as much tiny flotsam/jetsam/bling that you can fit in there! For people into mixed media altered art - these tiny boxes can be a treasure trove!!!

I wouldn't go overboard - putting in a grain of sand, or a tiny bug, just to up the numbers seems a bit much!!!

When all the names are in - we will let the number generator or some disinterested party (!) match up the names. You will only make one box, filled with goodies, to swap with one person, and you will get one in return. Sound like fun???

If so, leave a comment and we'll start taking names!!!!
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11 comments:

  1. ~*~Magpie's NestNovember 1, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Oh YES, please count me in, this sounds like a really fun and easy swap!
    oxo ~*~ Patty

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  2. ooglebloopsNovember 2, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    So far we have 4 - Donna, Patty, Kimmie, me- spread the word!!!!:>)

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  3. JaN's ArTy JouRneYNovember 3, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Hi, I was blog-hopping when I found your great Blog.I love these little altered matchboxes, and was wondering if I could join in your swap? Here is my Blog

    and here is the first little Matchbox that I altered a little while ago.

    Jan x

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  4. UnknownNovember 3, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    I'll do it :) .... oh I see you got me down already .... yay!

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  5. Linda JoNovember 3, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    I can't play right now.... maybe next time. But I love this.

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  6. ThrythNovember 4, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    Me! Me! Me! Hand waving vigorously in the air . . . I wanna play! I love making little matchboxes and filling them with tiny treasures. This sounds like so much fun!

    Lori Northon

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  7. ooglebloopsNovember 4, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    OK, we have 6- do we hear 8.........or 10???? Come on, you KNOW you want to!!!!!!!!!

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  8. CharNovember 4, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Hi, I would love to try this fun idea. Thank you.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    I've just discovered that you are following my blog - thankyou so much. I'll catch up with you and all you have posted shortly. Meanwhile, hello and enjoy.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Oh gosh - and now I see you are following my second blog, too. I am overwhelmed. I really WILL read through your postings as soon as I have a spare moment. (I love this match-box thingy; reminds me of when I was little and stuffed one full of ladybirds! Guess you don't want that, but let's see - old vintage stuff perhaps .....)

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  11. lynnNovember 17, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    havent been online for ages... and i love this kind of thing.. if you have another one of these swaps.. please let me know.. i would really appreciate it... such beautiful artwork and goodies.. :)
    big ladybug hugs
    lynn

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