How to make a matchbox valentine

Make a Matchbox Valentine

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Gather supplies.

Gather supplies.

Remove drawer from sleeve.

Remove drawer from sleeve.

Prepare drawer.

Prepare drawer.

Adhere decorative paper inside and on front and back walls. Set drawer aside.

Adhere decorative paper inside and on front and back walls. Set drawer aside.

Cover sleeve.

Cover sleeve.

Apply distress ink if desired.

Apply distress ink if desired.

Wrap with burlap.

Wrap with burlap.

Adhere lace and heart cut out.

Adhere lace and heart cut out.

Wrap with string.

Wrap with string.

Tie and trim.

Tie and trim.

Tie key to string. Insert drawer.

Tie key to string. Insert drawer.

Here are a few more to complete the set....

Here are a few more to complete the set....

You know you can't make just one!

You know you can't make just one!

These sweet little masterpieces are fun to hide Valentine treats, make nice little decor accents or use for a lovely table setting as place markers.

These sweet little masterpieces are fun to hide Valentine treats, make nice little decor accents or use for a lovely table setting as place markers.

Add glitter for a bit of sparkly goodness.

Add glitter for a bit of sparkly goodness.

Kits for the step by step matchbox created in this guide are available on my blog...www.elandem.net

Kits for the step by step matchbox created in this guide are available on my blog...www.elandem.net

Enjoy!

  • Empty matchbox
  • Decorative papers
  • Cut out paper heart
  • Lace
  • Burlap
  • String
  • Key
  • Adhesive