What to put in Matchbox die besides candy?

[Pamela Staveley]

I'm trying to make the most of my new Matchbox Die and would love to hear what ideas people have for filling it besides candy.

[Tilly]

How big is the matchbox? I love 'altering' matchboxes and have made a lot for gifts/stocking stuffers. If you reply to this re size I can offer you some ideas I've used in the past.

[BasketMom]

Maybe you could store earrings or small jewelry?
Matches (decorate to match a candle if you're giving it as a gift?)
When your child turns 16, you could give him/her a car key inside it?

[bethvb]

I purchased the die to use to make gift boxes for Key rings I am making for Christmas gifts. You could also use it as packaging for say bottle cap pins,

[pidgesmom]

Handmade tags, hair clips, jewelry, magnets, erasers, money, buttons, tealight.

I found some little frames at the $Tree that fit in perfectly: Itty Bitty Birdie Frames by pidgesmom at Splitcoaststampers

[Tilly]

Not sure of the size of the matchbox diecut you're referring to, but here are a few things you may like to try:
Emergency Kit (can be used to keep in glovebox of car, purse, school bag, for college student, travel, etc.): bandaids, small sewing kit or needle and thread, safety pins, small scissors or mini craft knife, postage stamps, tiny post-it note pad, pen or pencil (cut a pencil down to size) headache pills, rubber band, small cello tape, etc.) I'm sure there are lots of tiny things that could be included.

[Pamela Staveley]

Wow, thanks for all the good ideas! The die I am referring to is the SU Matchbox Die. I was looking for cute gift ideas that wouldn't include candy as some of my friends are dieting or try to avoid sugar. I cut some little notes and stamped them with the words "inspire", "discover", etc and made the sliding lid for the matchbox out of acetate. Wrapped it with rafia and a matching tag and it looks really cute.

[Carmen]

Here's some things I have done with mine. http://stampingaddiction.blogspot.co...matchbox%20die

You can also you them for different jewelry things, including men's tie clip/cuffs. If you alter it a bit you can fit gift cards, I put magnets, used it for small embellishments, fishing accessories. I plan on making some to put my Cub Scout awards in when I give them to the boys. I've seen a really cute mini album made out of one too that I just have to try soon.