A Valentine in a matchbox. It’s novel, fun and super-simple. I made these with my boys in mind, but you could send them to anyone who deserves a little love!
You will need:
an empty matchbox, big or small
pretty wrapping paper, preferably covered in glittery hearts
scissors, PVA glue and a ruler
sweets, little trinkets…whatever takes your fancy
Remove any cardboard dividers from the inside of your matchbox. Measure the outer box and cut a piece of paper large enough to wrap around the outside – make it big enough for a little overlap. Glue down carefully, smoothing the paper as you go. Glue another piece of paper inside the bottom of the inner box, or line with a little tissue paper.
Once your box is dry, fill with sweets, chocolates, little trinkets – or perhaps a poem or letter. I bought these adorable little brass keys from the card-making section of Wilkinson’s. They look perfect on the matchboxes – a bit of whimsical fun to fire the imagination!
For more Valentine-inspired crafts take a peek at my Pinterest board…
Follow Marmalade Pie’s board Valentines Day crafts on Pinterest.
This is the CUTEST idea!!! I’m a huge fan of matchbox mice but haven’t thought that I could do something equally quirky myself. It’s so sweet (and perfect for two little boys).
Thanks Rachel! It really is so simple and cute xx
Oh, this is the cutest thing I’ve seen! What a fantastic idea, Lizzie.
Michael is currently doe eyed over a girl in his class (love at 4yrs old!) So I might make one of these with him this weekend. Xxx
Thanks Catherine! I hope he enjoyed making one xx
These are so cute Lizzie, think I’ll have to do something similar for the boys.
Thanks x
Thanks Angie! x