Monday, February 28, 2011

Etceteras: emergency kit gift box

With all the bad weather we’ve had this winter, I thought it might be a good idea  to have some emergency supplies on hand. I found some emergency candles and match boxes at the dollar store.



I covered the match boxes in kraft paper and added vintage match book graphics.


 
I wrapped the candles in vintage-looking lace and tied them together with a piece of twine.

I think this would make a nice housewarming gift or party favor. For an extra special gift box or gift basket, you could add additional items, such as; batteries, a flashlight, water bottles, candy, mittens, a deck of cards or anything else that might come in handy if the power went out.


 
The supplies fit perfectly in a kraft box I had on hand. I finished up the kit by adding a label to the top of the box. (Vintage label courtesy of the Graphics Fairy).

Emergency supplies – check. Hopefully, we won’t need to use them.



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21 comments :

  1. Beautiful AND functional! It WOULD make a lovely gift!

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  2. I seriously could have used these in the wee hours of the morning. We were in the basement during a tornado warning. This is a great gift idea!
    xo,
    Sena

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  3. this is just simply adorable! so clever! thanks for linkin up at Paper Issues!

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  4. Very clever.

    Found you at TipJunkie.:)

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  5. Hi - saw you on today's creative blog. This is a really cute idea - very clever!

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  6. Saw you on Talent Tuesday. This is so clever. And you know what, it would be a great housewarming gift to someone or to give to a new neighbor, especially if they are moving in during stormy season!

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  7. What a genius idea! Every household needs one and especially with the vintage looking matchbook covers! :) Thanks for linking up!

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  8. that is such a fun and different gift idea. LOVE it.

    http://dearmusketeer.blogspot.com/

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  9. That is a very clever idea and very handy too. Thanks for sharing. Love the lace you used to tie the candles together.

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  10. Very creative! Thanks for sharing! I would love for you to link up to my Ten Buck Tuesday link party!

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  11. that is SUCH a good idea!! And then it is all where you need it when you need it :) thanks so much for linking up to handmade tuesdays @ www.ladybug-blessings.com (p.s. have you entered my 500 follower giveaway yet?)

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  12. Beautiful! You turn every thing so nice and pretty.

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  13. What a great idea. So beautiful.
    Don't forget to join me for More The Merrier Monday and link up all of your great projects.


    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com

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  14. This is a perfect idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Way to make an emergency kit stunningly beautiful!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie last week! I can't wait to see what you have for this week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  16. wow-that's pretty cool and I may need to do the same in my studio closet...never thought to buy matches...

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  17. What fun! Now everything is right where you need it when you need it. Also its attractive to boot!

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  18. What a great gift idea! And you made it great looking to boot! :)

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  19. Great Idea! We are about to go into Hurricane season so this is much needed!

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