Monday, August 20, 2018

Pretty Bird Matchboxes

Little boxes, fussy cutting, and pretty papers... swoon!

Pretty Bird Matchboxes for Graphic 45 - Nichola Battilana

You can absolutely make your own matchboxes, but I totally cheated and bought a bunch from the dollar store. I covered them in papers from the glorousiously gorgeous Graphic 45's Floral Shoppe (seriously, I cannot get enough of those papers).
Pretty Bird Matchboxes for Graphic 45 - Nichola Battilana

Inside are fussy cut flowers, birds and butterflies from Floral Shoppe and Seasons

(Disclaimer: a butterfly or flower might have snuck in from another collection. I was a flurry of paper and scissors and my memory is a total blur.)

Pretty Bird Matchboxes for Graphic 45 - Nichola Battilana

I lined the inside of the boxes with vintage dictionary pages that have been given a wash of white acrylic paint.

Pretty Bird Matchboxes for Graphic 45 - Nichola Battilana

Depth is created by using layers foam squares.

Pretty Bird Matchboxes for Graphic 45 - Nichola Battilana

What is it about small things that make them precious? Holding these in your hand is like a little bit of magic.

Pretty Bird Matchboxes for Graphic 45 - Nichola Battilana

Here's an even better look at these pretties.

Pretty Bird Matchboxes for Graphic 45 - Nichola Battilana

Pretty Bird Matchboxes for Graphic 45 - Nichola Battilana

Pretty Bird Matchboxes for Graphic 45 - Nichola Battilana

Pretty Bird Matchboxes for Graphic 45 - Nichola Battilana

Want to make your own? Here's what I used:
• matchboxes

• old papers (dictionary pages)
• acrylic wash
• glue
• foam squares
• self adhesive nail heads




11 comments:

  1. Those are so lovely and sweet!!xx

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  2. I get my matchboxes at $ Store, as well. Love these. One of top favs of your projects. Thank you.

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  3. Oh Nichola, you make the best "stuff". I admire your talent. I love seeing what you create each time you post your creations.

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  4. These are gorgeous and made me giddy with delight. Make some for the shop! all that fussy cutting and measuring for the boxes would make me cranky. xo

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  5. Oh my! I just love altered match boxes. I have been decorating them and putting custom made affirmation cards in them.

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  6. Truly beautiful little treasures! I'm in total agreement with you on the paper, That is my most favorite set they've released in a while! Now if they'd just re-issue Le Cirque...

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  7. I love these! They are adorable and they look fun to make! I love all the things you can do with matchboxes!

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