Instead of wrapping another bulky gift, why not slip a tiny treasure inside a Christmas-themed matchbox?
Each one becomes its own festive story, a tree glowing with ornaments, a cheerful snowman bundled in his scarf, or Santa ready to deliver joy.
Add them to your holiday table décor, hang them on your tree, or keep them in a bowl as conversation starters.
Of course, they’re small in size but huge in holiday spirit.
Materials Needed
- 4 empty matchboxes (2” × 1.5” size)
- Kraft paper (to wrap matchboxes)
- Christmas-themed stickers or hand-drawn cutouts (stockings, tree, Santa, snowman)
- Markers or colored pens
- Craft glue or double-sided tape
- Gold string or ribbon (optional, if you want to hang them as ornaments)
Step-by-step Guide
Step 1: Wrap each empty matchbox in kraft paper for a clean, rustic base.
Step 2: Cut out or draw festive characters like stockings, a snowman, and Santa, then glue them onto the tops.
Step 3: Add details with markers or pens such as dots, stars, or holiday messages.
Step 4: Slip a small candy, note, or trinket inside each box for a sweet surprise.
Step 5: Finally, tie on a gold string if you’d like to turn them into tree ornaments.
Tips:
These work wonderfully as an Advent calendar, make 24 boxes and number them for daily festive fun!