This is my matchbox for the japanese theme, as part of jeska's matchbox challenge over at her blog Lobster and swan.
For this one, i cut down a postcard from my friend the japanese artist Kayo Tamaishi, and i apllied it to the front with japanese masking tape. the sides are recycled tissue paper from jeska's gift to me last year. And the rosette is a vintage find from ebay.
I have filled it with japanese stamps. I have quite a few from parcels of fabric that i have received from Etsy sellers over the years. Japan have the best stamps! Beatrix potter, hello Kitty and fairies are among the ones here.
I have really enjoyed decorating this box, you can go see what other people have been making here
And if you are looking for a unique way to donate to Oxfam, you could browse Jeska's matchbox creations at her shop here Lobster and swan at etsy. she has some beautiful ones still avaliable and some special trinkets are tucked inside.
love and wishes, kat x
hello,I'm japanese.
I love your blog. Your blog inspires me!
The matchbox is very cute!
I'll try it.
Thank you.
Posted by: kelly-kanako | February 24, 2012 at 03:18 PM
oh I LOVE IT!!!!! Is it for sale?? I am flipping out over this!!!!!
Posted by: Melissa@Julia's Bookbag | February 24, 2012 at 06:25 PM
Have just come across your blog, and I'm so glad I have! It is absolutely gorgeous, so so pretty, a real treat. Am completely in love with your stamp finds, the little Beatrix Potter example in particular.x
Posted by: D | February 25, 2012 at 01:30 AM
One of your most beautiful creations, Kat! The Japanese stamps are wonderful!! Happy weekend to you. xoxo
Posted by: Georgianna | February 25, 2012 at 05:07 AM
so gorgeous kat - saw the sneak peeks on your instagram...what an amazing collection of stamps. (i will have to track down some matchboxes - love these) xxx
Posted by: Julie | February 25, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Hi Kat! I'm sue.;) I just found your blog and I must say, It's beautiful!! I found it through another link...then another one...LOL You know how that works heeheehee. Anyhoo, I'm a new follower now. I love this matchbox!! SO cute!
Posted by: sue morris | February 26, 2012 at 06:19 PM
Oh how I am drooling over those stamps!!!! Hello Kitty ;) Pure perfection. Xx
Posted by: Claire | February 26, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Oh such a lovely creation Kat, really so pretty xxx
Posted by: Icklebabe | February 27, 2012 at 07:42 PM
Such a pretty matchboxKat! How many is that you've done now?
I've done a second one and will try and post it on Facebook/Flicker tonight.
I would have done so many more if I didn't have to work :-( But I am definitely going to continue doing them. I love the tiny space on which to create!
Happy Tuesday from Jen x
Posted by: Jen [May Fifth] | February 28, 2012 at 03:46 PM
Kat darling this is just TOO beautiful, you are so beautifully creative xox
Posted by: Lisa Humphries | March 07, 2012 at 09:05 PM