Matchbox for Summer

How I love these Matchbox swaps!!! 
So much so that I have bought two packets (10 in each packet) from The Works.
Looking through the previous posts I notice I haven't posted my Spring Matchbox, will rectify this asap.

I covered the matchbox with some pastel printed paper and added some paper lace to the edges.  In the bottom of the tray I attached a quote - a favourite of mine, Chocolate doesn't ask silly questions, chocolate understands. A small flower brad at the end of the drawer became a fastener.
I sorted out my pictures, managed a small Iris Folded dragonfly, lots of small embellishments etc.
Once the cards are finished, I tied them all together with a small ribbon.
I painted a small wood chip rose and attached it to a black card, adding some peel off squiggles.  A tiny Pyramaged image of a poppy field view.  A gingham tablecloth, on the grass, with a teapot for the picnic.  I cut a shell and a quote from another backing paper.  Some felt flowers complete another two cards.  I cut some Seed Packets and added a 'bunch' of them to a piece of small flowered paper (upside down in my photo!).  A bit of stamping and a bird on the plant pots complete the set.  I backed each card with a piece of the paper used for the cover and edged each finished card with matching ink.
Now that the matchbox was closed, I added some embells - a butterfly, ladybird and Cake, who doesn't love cake!!!

I received the following Matchbox the same day as I posted mine.

Kate had enclosed a mini postcard with her Matchbox.  The label was attached to the top with a pretty flower bead.  When I opened the box, I was greeted by this quote - let this day be full of joy and celebration.


All the cards were beautifully finished with some details on the backs as well.  The tag had crystal lacquer over the blue rose.  Two small charms, a trowel and a bee were also included inside, didn't find them until after all the cards were removed.  Lovely surprise!!

Also included were the two tiny books (next to the matchbox in the photo). 
Inside the pink book were two pockets, and one pocket inside the rose book.

Another rose and a quote were in the two pocket book and a gorgeous butterfly in the once pocket book.

Even the back of the rose book had been decorated.  


This lady thinks of everything!


Thank you so much Kate for your beautiful Summer Matchbox.