Monday, April 27, 2009

Matchbox Week: Teapot Matchbox

Using the Exclusive Stampin-Up Matchbox Bigz XL Die, the tea pot was a snap to make. Matchbox Messages was used from the Occasions Mini catalogue for the cover . Love the white embossing powder! The tea bag will fit into the box if the packaging is removed. This is my monthly swap that has been sent out: are you one of the lucky girls?

Below is the un-assembled Teapot Matchbox. To make the lid:
-punch (2) large ovals + (1) 1/4" circle.
-The width of the box is a maximum of 3/4" so each large oval needs to be scored 3/8" (lengthwise)
-Apply adhesive to large ovals, sandwiching 1/4" circle in between at the "top".
-Position completed lid on top of "tea pot".

Below is how the "handle" and "spout" are positioned. The "spout" is hand drawn. The handles are made by using two oval punches: Small and large oval punch.

Here is a close-up of how the lid is to be positioned.

Supplies used:
  • Stamps: Matchbox Messages
  • CS: Tangerine Tango, Whisper White
  • Ink: Versamark
  • Accys: Matchbox Bigz XL Die, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch or Crop-o-dile, White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Round Tab Punch, Dimensionals, Sticky Tape.

Thank you for stopping by. Stay tuned for more matchboxes this week............your comments are appreciated.

8 comments:

ThreadCatcher said...

Love seeing what you have done with the Matchbox die. Your creativity is amazing. I can't wait to see what else you have in store. Thanks. jmniffer

Regina said...

Oh, Patti, the teapot matchbox is grandios! Wonderful!

Messy Stamper said...

Hi Patti-

Thanks for the teapot! I got my swap saturday! My swap will be in the mail tomorrow! I think this teapot is soooo adorable! Thanks for sharing the idea....

Sharon Scalzi

Deb Lenox Leesburg, Virginia said...

so cute...never think to send someone tea.... but I love tea... I do not drink coffee... thanks so very much for sharing
deb

Rose said...

This is just too cute! I love all your creations with the matchbox die, Patti!

Ann said...

You are so talented!!! I love this one! :)

Anonymous said...

These matchbox items are adorable!! Love the beer stein and the tea pot. . . many friends for the teapot. . . not so many for the beer but it is cute!! The tool box is to die for!! How creative!!! Mahalo for sharing your creations and tips!

liannallama said...

ohmigosh! What clever and wonderful things you are doing with your matchbox dies! Thanks so much for the inspiration!