Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Quick and simple collage

















I have a quick and easy project for you today: a small decorated matchbox. I used one of the tiny collage stamps from plate 19. I don't know if you have seen this idea, but a couple of years ago it was very big in Sweden. Everyone was decorating matchboxes as a going away present. I didn't really get it, but thought I'd give the decorating itself a try. I think that matching (sorry about the pun) this with a candle and a bath gel maybe would be a better going away present. It's such a simple, cheap and great way to personalize your gifts. Maybe an idea for the upcoming holidays?

8 comments:

  1. Wonderful project. I love the canvas. I think a cute decorated matchbook with just about anything that matches light would be a great gift. My sister and her family go camping all the time. This is an ideal cute thing for them. Thanks for the clever idea.

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  2. great idea, will have to CASE it!

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  3. I like your idea - certainly can never find any matches when you need them!
    I like the style and this collage stamp would certainly work well for the other items mentioned.
    Fabulous Katarina
    Best wishes, Sharon

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  4. Katarina, another gorgeous gift idea, you always have such clever ideas. I like the idea of giving it with a candle, that would be awesome. You did a beautiful job coloring this image in.

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  5. You did such a great job of making this perfect tiny gift!

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  6. Great idea..so thanks for that one, Katarina!!:) the collage image is so beautiful and I love the colors you've been using!
    Hugs from Ellen

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  7. I love these little matchboxes all decorated up and they make the best little gifts. Great job on this.
    Hugs:)
    Angela

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  8. This is really such a lovely idea, Katarina. A perfect little gift. So beautifully done.
    Hugs, Karina

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