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DIY French Matches

By Janette | Projects

A while back my daughter-in-law gave me a great-smelling candle along with a little box of French matches.  They would be allumettes for all of the Francophiles out there.

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When I saw the sweet little box, I thought it would be fun to recreate it for those big boxes of kitchen or farmers’ matches.

 

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You know the ones I’m talking about.  The ones that cost under three bucks for three boxes totaling 900 matches.  Since fall is in the air, and outdoor evenings by the fire aren’t too far off, I decided to get my rear in gear and make my version of that cute box of matches.  By the way, DIY French matches would be a great hostess gift along with a candle.

 

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This is what you need:

 

Matches

Pretty paper (I used scrapbook paper cut to size)

Glue stick

Scissors

Now, anyone who knows me knows I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to graphic design, so I made my graphic design in Word.  I chose a font that resembled the one used on the original match box, but I couldn’t get it to curve.  So, my lines are straight.

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Once I had the lettering set-up in the correct size, I simply cut out some scrapbook paper the same size as computer paper and printed it out with my fingers crossed.  Then I trimmed it down to fit the box exactly, covered the box top with the glue stick, and pressed the print-out onto the box.

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I even did a monogram for the back, but it didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to at all.  It’s back to the drawing board for that one.  You monogram experts out there know it needs major work.

 

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I made two versions.  One is yellow, and for the second one, I used burlap paper.  It’s my favorite for fall.  (Now that I’m looking at this photo, I see I need to do a little trimming.)

 

This took just a few minutes once I completed the graphics.  If any of you would like a copy of the graphics, just send us an email, and we’ll send it right out to you.

Thanks for stopping in.

Take care.

 

Linking to Savvy Southern Style. and No Minimalist Here

 

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  1. Cindy Kline says

    August 26, 2015 at 6:58 am

    Hi Janette,

    I ‘d love a copy of the graphics for the French matchboxes, when you have a minute!

    Thank you,

    Cindy Kline

    P.S. I enjoy your and Jordan’s blog so much. 🙂

    • Janette says

      August 26, 2015 at 3:33 pm

      It’s on its way, Cindy!

      • Cindy Kline says

        August 27, 2015 at 8:43 am

        Thanks!

  2. Susan says

    August 26, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    I love this idea! Just the other day I was looking at the little matchbox I keep in the bathroom to light all my candles. While those Diamond matches are just fine, the box is not pretty. I am off to find some pretty paper to cover mine right now.

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

    • Janette says

      August 26, 2015 at 3:33 pm

      Susan, the paper without the graphics will be just fine!

  3. Kimberly Turner says

    August 27, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    I would love a copy of the graphics for the French matchboxes. This is such a cute idea!!

  4. Cheryl Ann says

    August 28, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    I’d like a copy of the graphics too…please.

  5. Gail says

    August 29, 2015 at 5:50 am

    would love the graphics. Cute idea. Great for all the holidays too.

  6. Jeanette Landgreen says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:39 am

    Janette, I would like a copy of the matchbox graphics also. What a neat idea. We keep a box on our fireplace mantle for easy lighting (we use our fireplace most nights in the fall and winter). This is a great idea!

    Thanks!
    Jeanette (although spelled with an additional letter!)

  7. Judy says

    August 29, 2015 at 7:08 am

    I’d love a copy of the graphics as well, please. It is such a great idea.

  8. Candy says

    August 29, 2015 at 8:10 am

    Do you have the graphics posted, am I missing them? Or are you emailing them? I would love to have them.

  9. Kathy says

    August 29, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Do you have a link for the graphics or where can I find them. I need to do this for my guest bathroom. Love it ! so smart!

  10. Renee says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:36 am

    I would like a copy of the graphics, thanks.

  11. Judy says

    August 29, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Classy idea for dining room and powder room! Would love to have the graphics.
    Thank you!

  12. irene says

    August 29, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    would love a copy of the graphics.
    TA

  13. coye roane says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    i love that idea. Can you please email me a copy of the graphics

  14. Phoebe says

    August 29, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    Terrific idea, I would love a copy of the graphics-thanks so much!

  15. Katherine Huffman says

    August 30, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    So lovely! I’d love a copy of the graphics when you have a chance. Thank you.

  16. Deborah Pullen says

    September 28, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    Would love the graphics for the matches . A sweet idea well done !

    Thanks for your time.

    • Janette says

      September 30, 2015 at 5:50 pm

      Deborah, it’s on its way.

  17. Terri says

    September 30, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    I would very much appreciate a copy of the graphics! What a cute idea

  18. Joye says

    October 17, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    Please send me a copy of the matchbox graphics.

    • Janette says

      October 19, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      Joey, I am in Rome right now. Will do when I get home.

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