Button filled matchbox! Newbies welcome.

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Swap Coordinator:	AnnMarie (contact)
Swap categories:	Crafts Boxes Newbie
Number of people in swap:	44
Location:	International
Type:	Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:	July 20, 2010
Date items must be sent by:	July 27, 2010
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
All you have to do for this swap is take a 32ct matchbox, decorate the outside with some thing, pretty paper, paint, embellishments, fabric or anything at all. Once the box is done fill it with buttons only, big buttons, little buttons and odd shaped buttons. Please make sure the matchbox is completly full! Matchboxes don't weigh too much so this swap is international. Newbies are welcome, but please fill out your profile with likes and dislikes and not just a few lines! I will ban people who seem fishy! Everybody else is welcome but I will checking all profiles before I assign partners! People above 4.90. Please contact me if you have any questions about this swap or leave a comment. Enjoy!!!!

Discussion

beebeejaybee 07/11/2010 #

what dimensions is 32ct? I've only seen boxes of 50

aglanceatmyworld 07/12/2010 #

I love buttons! I hope I get some vintage ones, but I will be happy with any I receive:)

AnnMarie 07/12/2010 #

http://blog.swap-bot.com/2009/03/03/tuesday-tip-rachels-matchbox-template/

Thats a template for a 32ct matchbox

ambritsmom40 07/12/2010 #

I just had a quick question. I'm new to making matchboxes and was wondering what the best way to send them in the mail so they don't get smushed.

AnnMarie 07/13/2010 #

You can send them in a bubble envelope with a bit of bubble wrap around them. I send mine in a normal envelope with bubble wrap around but I use store bought matchboxes which are alot more sturdier than handmade ones.

ambritsmom40 07/13/2010 #

Oh ok awsome thank you.

dizzysgram 07/13/2010 #

I have lots of old buttons. What are considered good to swap? As long as they are still usable. My first swap, so if I join, I want to do it right! :)

AnnMarie 07/14/2010 #

Aslong as the buttons are in good condition you can use any of them =)

CraftyTweetie 07/20/2010 #

@ambritsmom40 I learned back when I traded miniatures that some people mail little things, like matchboxes and other small or fragile items, in empty pill bottles or plastic film canisters placed inside sturdy envelopes. Just remember to remove any labels from the containers which might contain medical or personal info, or carefully black out the info. I also suggest taping the lids on. Hope this helps. :)

dogfishsmum09 07/20/2010 #

to receive a box full of white or grey shirt buttons wouldn't be very nice though, I have some pretty buttons I can fill mine with...

ambritsmom40 07/20/2010 #

Thanks CraftyTweetie, that's a great idea.

PepperDust 07/20/2010 #

Great idea, CraftyTweetie!

And amen to that dogfish. I've got a matchbox full of fun, colorful buttons ready to go and I hope I get one back in return!

But more than that I can't wait to see how people decorate their matchboxes. =D

gtwins 07/23/2010 #

that was so much fun making the little matchbox and then to fill it was even more fun. I hope my partner likes my first matchbox ever made.

firelass 07/25/2010 #

Got it made and filled tonight...mailing on Monday...what a fun swap!

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