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Blue Fairy Matchbox Magic


 

Today is a holiday (Labor Day), so I have bit of extra crafting/creating time.  (Woohoo!)  I thought I would put together a cute little matchbox book kit by the very talented Emma Parrish.  And, even though this is an easy set to put together, Emma has a wonderful video that walks you through it.



Supplies:

  • Digital kit (Etsy) printed on Neenah 110 lb Index card
  • Ink: Junesix waterbased ink (blue and light beige; unsure of exact colors)
  • Makeup sponge for edges.  the outcome was fine, but probably best to stick with a blending/foam stamping brush.
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Scoring tool
  • metal ruler (for easy scoring)
  • Craft knife (for cutting out inside of sewing machine)


Process:

It is really best to watch Emma's video.  But basically:
  • Cut out all of the pieces.
  • Put box together.
  • Put box cover together.
  • Put book together.
  • Put book in box.
  • Decorate!  (This might be the. most time consuming part...and definitely the most fun!)


I did have a couple of stamped images on my desk for yesterday of birds that I added in.


And who doesn't love a fairy sewing machine?!?

I can't recommend Emma's sets enough.  This is probably the 6th or 7th I've done!


Extra:

One thing that always amazes me about these little paper projects is just how much of a mess I make in the "doing" phase!



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