Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Matchbox Advent Box

   How cute is this??!  I know I am a bit late in the game, but this looks like such fun!  It's completely made out of matchboxes.  Simple (well, we'll see about that...) and inexpensive.  Think of the fun things you could fill it with- stickers, candy, $1 store trinkets and maybe movie tickets!:)  I know you all have tons of scrapbook paper and embellishments (ribbon, stickers, etc) so why not make this cutie?  I am off to Wal Mart to find the matches!:)   Click here for directions.
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15 comments:

  1. TristanDecember 9, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    SO CUTE!

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  2. DarleneDecember 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    That is REALLY cute!!!! Let us know how it goes.......

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  3. Polka Dot MoonDecember 9, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    Now that is too cute! I cover match boxes all the time, so I will definitely be making one!

    Thanks for sharing such a fabulous idea!!

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  4. Shell in your PocketDecember 9, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    Very very cute! I love it!
    -sandy toes

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  5. www.AForestFrolic.typepad.comDecember 9, 2008 at 12:13 PM

    Oh, that is cute! Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see pix of yours ;-)

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  6. ArtfulifeDecember 9, 2008 at 12:40 PM

    I have always loved these. So cute!

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  7. Lindsay-annDecember 9, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    Thanks for sharing this great idea.
    I love it.
    Lindsay

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  8. AllysonDecember 9, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    Wow, those are super cute. Do you have to wrap each one? I don't know if I have that much patience.

    Can't wait to see what cute, charming boxes you come up with.

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  9. Mother HoodDecember 9, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    I LOVE that! Why don't I ever think of these things?

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  10. RuthDecember 9, 2008 at 4:43 PM

    You have such beautiful Christmas photos up. I have enjoyed looking at all of your wonderful decorations and tips. I love this advent calendar. What a great idea.
    Ruth

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  11. amy @ Life in Pink Hi-TopsDecember 10, 2008 at 4:47 AM

    Way cute! Can't wait to see yours!

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  12. RuthDecember 10, 2008 at 6:30 AM

    We use alot of different things. I don't usually use just one publisher. I use Story of the World here at home but we are using Mystery of History in the coop we are in this year. We really enjoy it.
    For math I use Saxon and for English I use Learning Language Arts Through Literature. Everything else is whatever I find that I would like to use. Do you use a certain curriculum.
    Ruth

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  13. EliseDecember 10, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    That is so cute!! I actually bought a bunch of furry red mini stockings last year after Christmas and still didn't do it this year...
    Oh well, maybe next year?
    Elise

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  14. Robin BeckDecember 10, 2008 at 5:56 PM

    Hi Lori!
    So did you find the match boxes to make this? It is ADORABLE~ I think I am going to make the snow globe and snowman on the jars on my blog. Ronnie has been knitting, she made a beautiful scarf yesterday and a little knit hat with a flower on it for Noel today-It is the most precious thing!
    Miss you!
    Robin~♥

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  15. MichelleDecember 11, 2008 at 7:03 PM

    I love this! Maybe next year... Will you post it again next year when I forget where I saw it?!

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