Day 361-match box masterpiece!!

Tonight the match-box masterpiece is finally complete!!
I started this project back on Day 344, our next door neighbours gave us a matchbox collection that one of their parents had collected over the years and thought we may have a crafty use for it...

I sorted thru the collection choosing the best designs, shapes and colours and arranged them onto a blank white background (that was cut to fit inside this box frame)

 Attaching each one neatly and in straight lines was a challenge! I purchased a few packets of pre cut double sided foam squares for the job. 

My fiancee Andee actually assisted in getting the lines straight by attaching some pieces of string to the frame (like guide ropes) to help.

 the foam squares also lift each box off the base slightly, which adds to the depth of the picture and each little match box casts its own shadow

I love the final result! what an awesome talking point

and what a great way to display a treasured collection of goods (rather than sitting shoved in the back of a cupboard getting old and dusty).

Do you have any collections at home you could turn into artworks?

craft out

xxoo