I have a secret love for matchboxes. In my mind they are cute tiny boxes with endless crafting possibilities: little treasure hiding places, note keepers, candy holders, peep boxes that protect miniature worlds.
Also, I think they are the perfect base for cute handmade gifts.
When I suggested that a poster from my Instant Inspiration Kit works as a fun & personal (last-minute) gift idea for a friend, the quickest way is to just give a poster as it is, potentially in a simple frame. However, for those of you who wish to step up the craftiness factor and make it even more personal, I have a fun additional idea. Say, your friend loves photography. You can easily turn a matchbox into a matchbox camera. Then simply cut out the ’50 picture prompts’- poster that holds interesting ideas to make you try something new on the photography front. Put the tiny picture prompts in your matchbox camera, and voila: cuteness overload.
Here is how to make a matchbook camera with picture prompts inside:
Alternative suggestion: fill the matchbox camera with sentimental small pictures, like I did here.
Do you like creating handmade gifts for your loved ones? If so, will you let me know what kind of things you make?
Ps. Remember, the free bonus ‘Step-by-step guide to reach any creative goal’ and the option to order physical prints will only be available until December 7. Don’t miss out! Check out the Instant Inspiration Kit.
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Ines
November 28, 2016 at 21:03
Perfect DIY gift ideas!
Pawi
December 8, 2016 at 13:55
Hi! Can u please tell me where can I download the 50 picture prompt poster? Thanks
magicaldaydream
December 8, 2016 at 14:47
Hey Pawi! I link to it in the post: http://www.magicaldaydream.com/1001-ideas/ The 50 picture prompts poster is part of a poster collection that I designed with 28 posters (the Instant Inspiration Kit) which you can buy for 26 Euro to get an instant download.
Kyra
July 10, 2022 at 05:45
Can you use something other then a matchbox thanks in advance
magicaldaydream
August 3, 2022 at 13:12
Of course; you can use any box or make one yourself.
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Ellen
October 15, 2017 at 13:38
Can i pay you in us dollars? If so tell me the process
magicaldaydream
October 16, 2017 at 10:47
Hi Ellen, I’m not sure if I understand your question. Are you talking about the Instant Inspiration Kit? If you live in a country that uses dollars, Paypal automatically converts the Euros to Dollars using the latest conversion rate. If you google 26 Euro to dollar, you will get a very close estimation of the cost. It will take that amount of dollars from your PayPal account.
Janelle Youngstrom
August 9, 2019 at 20:03
We made this today. My 6 year old saw this and couldn’t resist. I love how easy it was. We had all of the items needed to make it And within 15 minutes she was drawing little pictures to go inside. Thanks for posting this idea! I love it!!
magicaldaydream
August 9, 2019 at 20:09
Love it! Such a fun activity to do together and I love her creativity for drawing little pictures herself. So precious :)
Addy Potter
February 3, 2021 at 10:19
I made it once too! I think it was awesome!
magicaldaydream
February 8, 2021 at 16:03
Cool! Did you include picture prompts, tiny pictures or something else?
Kemee
January 18, 2022 at 05:08
I love this idea and I cannot wait to purchase the kit in a few days!
Thank you so much!
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