Recycled Matchbox

Hi

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. There is a rumour going around that spring is on its way and it is true that it has been a little warmer the last few days.  But I am not entirely convinced, after all, it was only just over a week since it last snowed.

Today sees a new challenge at Crafty Boots Challenges, the gorgeous Gabrielle wants us to recycle something. You could use newspaper, cereal boxes, packaging, an old project you know you could improve, just let your imagination set your boundaries.

I decided to recycle an old matchbox.

I got the idea for this project from a YouTube clip, unfortunately the clip has since been removed, so I cannot share it with you.

First, I cut the box to make a lid, I used a Spellbinder die to create the shape along the edge, then I covered it with a pale green paper from Papermaina. I created little feet with four crystal buttons from Stampin' Up.

I decorated the top of the box with a large dragonfly charm and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts. I also added some clear flat backed gems and trimmed the box with some pale green pearls.

The rest of the Design Team have been very busy creating some amazing projects, please take time to pop across to Crafty Boots Challenges and take a look.

Dionne