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Sunday, January 8, 2023

Never run out of matches!

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I learned something in the past few years about matches, that I'm going to pass on to you. I learned this the hard way after buying thirty billion matchboxes for a matchbox gift project that was all the rage back in the teens.

I figured - hey - matches are useful right? - as I emptied them into a ziploc, put them on a shelf and forgot about them.

Then, during winter storm Uri, I needed to light candles, so I smugly congratulated myself on having ample matches, thanks to crafting. I grabbed one, struck it, and... nothing. Grabbed another one, struck it - nothing. Lather, rinse, repeat. They were all completely useless. 

Matches expire. It's just a fact. I don't make the rules.

You know what doesn't expire? Craft supplies. So there!

Today I'm bringing you a cute sneak peek of tomorrow's Hero Kit, which has a love theme. LOTS of dies, which I have to keep under wraps for now, BUT, this amazing 2D matchbox die that looks like it's 3D is in the kit and it's SO realistic looking! There's a little pullout and these cute LOVE dies. I used a gel print for the box, and this glitter paper.

Come back tomorrow for the full reveal and more cards and (redacted). Here's a link to ALL the sneak peeks so you can see what's coming.


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I have a REALLY good salad recipe for you today from one of my fave blogs - Cookie & Kate. It's a peanut / veggie / soba salad and it's amazing. Five stars.

My recipe notes are here

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7 comments:

  1. This box has really captured my heart. I love the color combo and the distress on the corner. You always have the tight touch. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Good thing craft supplies don't expire! The pull out adds a nice touch and could later be a tag or bookmark!

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  3. Fun colors! I love using black backgrounds and really making the focal item pop.

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  4. Love the green against the black, and the pull out is so fun

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  5. Can't wait to see the complete MMH kit...Love your matchbox with surprise design. Thanks for sharing the gel print idea...good to be reminded to use different techniques.

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  6. Love the interactive aspect that you made of this card. Really cute.

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  7. Lydia! the fluorescent Green! You are so funny, I know how you love those colors. I'm having flashbacks to my younger years! Great card!

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