~* My first Altered Matchbox *~

So I learned about a new mail art craft using recycled Match boxes (not the car, but the actual match box like to make fire) LOL... I wanted to create a swap in CreativeSwappers using this as I was thrilled to learn about this craft and so our first group swap was this actually... the theme was anything you choose from your partners preferences. My partner (Kari) didnt really have specific preferences so I did something a little different and 'artsy' for her's ... I HOPE SHE LIKES IT! LOL!

This would be the front of the matchbox... I used a pink and green flowered patterend paper to cover the box and then I used a sort of vintage 'gypsy' graphic that I thought was really cool... I thought to make it more 3 dimensional I would add a few embellishments and so I added fibers to the side where she had ribbons hanging in the actual colors that were on the image. Then I used a gold 3d metal embellishment that says 'inspire' :) I loved the way my scanner made the side jewels reflect and shine (thats the purple you see glowing... on the sides I added purple and pink jewels in a pattern.

This would be the back of the box.... Its the same

background paper and some neat little inspirational words that I thought would fit... and again the purple glow really looks cool :) I was surprised when that happened but really pleased with the effect :) I almost hate to send it because I enjoy it so much but Im sure that Kari will love to have it :) I cant wait to receive mine :)