Problem: I didn't have any black sand paper.
Solution: I used the match box.
Super easy and highly functional - my favorite kind of project. By cutting a small hole in the cardboard lid, I can shake out a match instead of opening the jar to retrieve one.
I made one for the kitchen and one for the hearth.
Then I made another for George's brewery.
Maybe your flame needs one too. Maybe for Valentine's Day.
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame." ~Henry David Thoreau
"Come on baby light my fire." ~ The Doors
What a super idea! I don' t have any black sandpaper either or matches for that matter, but they just went on the market list!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I'm pinning this so I don't lose it.
ReplyDeletei love this! gotta make some for me/us although I will admit that i may look for a plastic container. my husband tends to abuse our matchboxes. this is a fabulous idea.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!!!
ReplyDeleteNow that's smarts!
ReplyDeleteI could not figure out how to do a Valentine for Hubby. Now I do, thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab find, Molly. And The Doors - must pick them up at the library this week.
ReplyDeleteWhat grade of black sandpaper would work for this? I love putting in under the lid, I would do this for camping matchies and just tape the striker on the outside (can't find strik anywhere matchies anymore). Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea! And so current with Valentine's Day just ahead! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, Molly! I love this idea. I will be doing this today and fortunately, I have sandpaper because I have a little boy here who just two days ago asked if he could have the matchbox.
ReplyDeleteI think pretty much anything looks cool in a mason jar. :) I especially love the "good match" one.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, will be making this for Jonny!!! You always amaze me with your cleverness.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, I have a major case of 'Jar Love' and this totally fits. Thanks for sharing your clever idea!!
ReplyDeleteso clever!! THIS needs to be pinned ;) ~m
ReplyDeleteMOLLY! I love it; and especially your little hole in the top. :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I will make this for my sweetie.
ReplyDeletebrill!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT idea!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteso great. my favorite parts: the little hole to let one match through, and all the puns you're coming up with to write on the top.
ReplyDeletelove this idea!
ReplyDeletegreat idea! practical AND pretty ...
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! And I like your solution to no sandpaper... in fact, I like it better than the sandpaper! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour idea is better. Wish I'd seen this before Valentine's Day. So clever.
ReplyDeleteI did this, it worked beautifully. Now my husband and I are never arguing over where the matches are! Thanks! You are brilliant!
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