This week I’ve solved a niggling problem that has been bothering me for ages, with this super-simple DIY. I have a whole collection of candles in my bathroom, but whenever I want to run a relaxing bath I find myself spending a good while rummaging around for a lighter or matches. The problem is that I never like to keep one spare around the place because I think they look so messy. So, I’ve decided to make my own matchbox instead, using a pretty hexagonal tin that one of my candles originally came in. This is so simple, but looks great, and it’ll only take you a few minutes to do…
You will need…
A tin
A Box of Matches
Printed paper to decorate
Glue
Ribbon [optional]
Step 1
Wash out your tin out so that the match tips don’t get coated in wax – use hot soapy water. Dry it thoroughly.
Step 2
Cut out a piece of patterned paper (I used a square of origami paper) to the right shape to cover the label of the tin.
Step 4
Use spray glue to stick the paper over the label.
Step 5
Measure the ribbon and attach in place using a little glue.
Step 6
Cut the striking strips off your box of matches.
Step 7
Stick both strips to the inside of the lid.
Voila!
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