My Daughter’s Sweet Matchbox Dresser.

Matchbook Chest Of Drawers

I have wanted to do this project myself for years! How many exactly I really don’t know, but I’m now happy to say that I can live vicariously through my almost-eight year old daughter. (I think it’s okay in this case, don’t you?) She was looking for a project to do today but kept picking things that would have required too much help from mom. So when she decided on this one, I was more than happy to empty out six new matchboxes and give her some of my prized fabrics to choose from. And best of all, she was really happy with the results! So save those matchboxes for this sweet project, or empty out some new ones, it’s worth it!

ps: The pink gingham shirt that you’ve seen over and over (if you’re paying attention), is her school uniform!

You’ll Need:

  • matchboxes
  • white glue
  • fabric or decorative paper
  • shank buttons or large beads for drawer pulls
  • hot glue or high tack craft glue to attach buttons or beads

How To:

  1. Glue together two stacks of three matchboxes each.
  2. Glue together the two stacks.
  3. Remove drawers and set the frame aside to dry.
  4. Cover drawer fronts with fabric or paper. Brush glue onto front panel, lay paper or fabric onto glue and trim.
  5. Once front panels are dry, use hot glue or high tack craft glue to attach button or bead handles
  6. Cover entire base with fabric or paper, working one panel at a time, but overlapping and folding under fabric for neatness.
  7. Set aside to dry.
  8. Fill with small treasures or little notes to a friend!

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6 responses to “My Daughter’s Sweet Matchbox Dresser.”

  1. Sumi Avatar
    Sumi

    This is very cute.I am tempted to make one for myself.:-)

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  2. HelenClyde Avatar
    HelenClyde

    Oh, I used to make these myself when I was little, too. I loved matchboxes, and we never had enough at home for all the great things you can do with them. You can also turn them into little beds with cotton, some fabric scraps and a bead as a face, or you can glue them together to form all sorts of furniture – chairs, tables, everything. Looks like I have to get some for my girls.

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  3. Dena Avatar
    Dena

    My sister’s birthday is Monday, and since we’re all moving, we didn’t want to spend money on something she’d then have to shlepp or give away, so my daughter decided to raid your blog to find something to make for her. She loved the look of this project, and handily, we had everything we needed for this. 4 matchboxes instead of 6, but that just makes it smaller and easier to move! It turned out gorgeous, and she did nearly all of it herself!
    My daughter was thrilled to learn that we could still get your daily blog when we’re back in the U.S. You know, your blog is the first thing she’s mentioned she’d miss…

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  4. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    Awwwh, thats so sweet! Im sincerely touched! Im so glad Ill be able to keep in touch with you in the US too, and so glad I could help figure out the perfect tiny present! All the very best to you in your new home.

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    hair accessories

    Such an adorable and cute way of keeping my angel’s little accessories! Thank you for sharing all of your ideas with us. I’m actually planning on doing this with her this weekend!

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  6. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    Great! Enjoy, and Id love to see the results!

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