a little valentine

The folks over at Brides.com have put together a nice collection of handmade valentines and valentine treats to make for your loved ones, inclduing my little matchbox valentines. There's even a PDF you can download with the patterned paper, so all you have to do is cut it out and wrap it around your matchbox. (And don't miss the cute cards designed by Sally Shim and Nice Package.)

Note: I've heard from a few concerned folks who don't think you should be putting candy in matchboxes, as they could possibly contain traces of chemicals leftover from the matches. If this concerns you, other options would include lining your box with patterned paper, using wrapped candy, or making little cards to fit inside instead!

Comments

[Katelyn]

girl, you are fabulous. that's all I have to say.

[mrs. ott]

those are very adorable. i'll have to print out the pdf. happy friday!

[Christine]

This will definitely be the Valentine's Project for my daughter. Thanks for sharing.

[sally]

I love your sweet matchbox valentines. I am going to make some this weekend!!

[Laura]

Thank you so much for the PDF!

[Stacey]

Everyone loves a little treasure box filled with sweets!

[Lisa]

Thank you! I downloaded all of the paper projects in the article - wonderful stuff!

[holly]

this are so sweet and simple. thank you for the inspiration.

[Petit Filoux]

That's really cute, thanks for the link!

[Ransacked Goods]

So cute. Love the color combos. At first I thought they were bars of soap which would be equally brilliant.

[Charissa - The Gifted Blog]

Hi Brooke - I found your site through the Brides.com Valentine's article. I really admire your work! Just wanted to let you know I posted about your project on my site, www.thegiftedblog.com. Thank you for sharing your project with us!

[Amanda]

love that. What a fantastic DIY.

[molly]

darling!!!! lucky me, i have 50 valentine's to prepare (with 2 boys), and a mind a-swirl.

[Linda]

The Toymaker has instructions for little matchboxes that you cut out and fold together yourself: http://thetoymaker.com/Toypages/59Matchbox/59Matchboxes.html

That way, no chemical residue!

[Rachel Halatokoua]

Beautiful, sweet and simple.

[adrienne]

so very sweet.

when i first arrived to your page, i thought i was viewing small bars of soap. that would be a lovely personalized gift as well, couldn't it?

[Rachel Wolf]

You can also purchase these empty-never-had-matches-in-'em boxes. We just posted a matchbox craft on our blog as well, with felt, bead, and acorn cap "heart babies". We questioned this same issue. http://lusaorganics.typepad.com/clean/2010/02/kids-craft-valentine-babies.html

[Cafe Fashionista]

I want to find a mix tape in mine! What an adorable homemade gift!! :)

[Maryellen]

thanks for sharing such a lovely idea! my 8-year-old daughter has never been so excited about or proud of her Valentine's Day treats for classmates.

[handmadecharlotte]

hi!!!what a cute idea! thanks! it is over.....sad!