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!