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CS Designs "Geisha" Matchboxes

March 13th 2011
I wanted to share my little decorated matchboxes with you. These have been covered with Japanese papers which were actually purchased in Japan!!! They have the most beautiful papers there - very hard to resist!
I have covered both pieces of the matchbox and have tied fibres around them decorated with the little Geisha images and some cute little colour co-ordinated beads. Inside the boxes you will see I have repeated the Geisha image and cut out the 'head' and have also added 3 coins tied with ribbon for 'good luck'.

Here are the little boxes closed:


And pictures showing the inside of the matchboxes! They are very easy to decorate but LOL now I have quite a few matches without boxes!

15 comments:

  1. wonderful matchboxes! I wanted to let you know I have chosen you to receive the Liebster Award. You can find the badge and details on my blog.
    http://insanedaze.blogspot.com/

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  2. They are so colorful....just beautiful! I love altering matchboxes.

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  3. That is very cute, really nice idea

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  4. Such beautifully decorated matchboxes! I love those Japanese papers and the beads and fibers that you chose!

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  5. Beautiful miniatures and so detailed! Amazing work.

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  6. These are fantastic. And you have given me a wonderful idea for using some leftover match boxes. Thanks for the inspiration. Your art is superb.

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  7. Beautiful boxes and what stunning paper. xx

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  8. I just love your boxes. The image, colors and trim are wonderful.

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  9. Such lovely details in these stunning match boxes!

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  10. Absolutely Beautiful! My heart is heavy just thinking about the people in Japan today. Such a rich and beautiful place. It is amazing to see their spirit in this time of disaster. It shows in there art.

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  11. Hi Sharon, wow these are so pretty, beautiful oriental work. Have a lovely week my friend
    Hugs June x

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