If it's Halloween and Election Season
it must be almost Christmas
right?
... wrong.
But if you're in Penny's 12 Days of Christmas Matchbox Swap,
you're almost out of time!
I signed up for Eight Maids-a-Milking
and then got carried away with Christmas gift ideas
like these matchboxes (matches included)
to pair up with a candle.
Only problem:
you can't mail matches.
They are a hazardous substance.
yikes.
... so these will have to go to friends who are near - but not far.
Alas.
And all this Christmas crafting has me almost sick of Christmas - already!
Maybe I'll get in the mood when this bleeping election is over.
what a great idea! and i'm with you about the election...i'm on pins & needles...can't get here soon enough
ReplyDeleteI'm in Penny's swap too - I need to get moving - lots of ideas- in my head, not on the matchbox yet!!!LOL I'm 12 drummers drumming............
ReplyDeleteme too !!! lots of ideas now for filled or not filled matchboxes !
ReplyDeleteThe Post Office will go mad !!!
I'd fill them with other trinkets...
ReplyDeleteI love to "put together" gifts... mismatched, but coordinating teapot and cups; vintage teacups and beaded teaballs (with tea of course); mugs and bookmarks; you get the idea... matches and candles... love it!
ReplyDeleteFab gift idea -candle and altered match box.
ReplyDeleteLove your milking maid,I'm also in on Penny's swap (7 swans swimming!)
Jan x
What a lovely idea for a gift, candles and decorated matchbox :) They are delightful
ReplyDeleteGreat gift idea for anyone who loves to light candles. They are just so soft and lovely-contrasts greatly from the hardness of the matches.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize you weren't supposed to mail matches..but it does make sense. I DID, however, receive an altered matchbox-complete with matches-in a swap a few years ago! I love your little boxes..I would mail them empty with intructions to fill them with matches...they aren't expensive to buy and they'd have refills!!
ReplyDeleteI love your 8 Maids..... matchbox(es), really sweet. I'm in Penny's swap too (3 French Hens) - looks like it's going to be a good swap!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Christmas boxes too - matches or no!
x
Very sweet!
ReplyDeleteyou are so right.
ReplyDeleteautumn startles us with gold light.
then it is a quick free fall into traditions and celebrations.
loving the work of your hands.
Lovely gift idea. I have a knitting project planned which I swore I wouldn't do, but here I am. Really glad I can't vote too.
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