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mason jar matchbox

April 10, 2013 By Linda 15 Comments

I had this whole post written in my head to go along with today’s mason jar matchbox project …

 

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Something about camping. And how much I despise camping even though I’ve never been camping.  How that whole communing with nature and bugs and wild animals — and pitch black darkness at night pierced by the hungry cries of those wild animals – is just so utterly unappealing to me.

 

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I’m more of a sun and sand and a drink with an umbrella in it kind of girl.  Where the only fire I’ll need to light with a match is on a Tiki Torch …

 

But if you’re a fan of camping, I’m guessing dry matches are pretty important.  You know, so you can light that camp fire to keep warm – though I’m not sure why anyone would camp in cold weather – and cook that fresh kill you hunted off the land. Or caught in a stream …

 

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In creating this project, I first looked for strike anywhere matches.  And I was going to use some sandpaper on the top as the striking surface.  But, admittedly, I didn’t look very hard.  There were none at Target, so I just picked up some strike-on-the-box matches …

 

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… and cut off and affixed a piece from the side of the box on the mason jar lid.  You know, so you’d have a surface on the top that would actually light the match.

 

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And that was that.

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  1. Elena @ `a casarella says

    April 10, 2013 at 9:01 am

    So clever! And as if I didn’t already think we were kindred spirits, you just articulated my exact thoughts about camping. Why on earth would anyone want to sleep on the ground when God invented beds?!

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  2. Danni@SiloHillFarm says

    April 10, 2013 at 10:21 am

    We have parties at our creek all of the time and I always want to give something to the guests who love the outdoors! These would be perfect! So cute and practical as well! Fun project!

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  3. Anne says

    April 10, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Oh so cleaver Linda!
    xx
    Anne

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  4. Amy of While Wearing Heels says

    April 10, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    Those trunk mason jars are certainly being put to use! I am like you, I’d rather worry about lighting a tiki torch instead of a camp fire 🙂

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  5. Tara @ Suburble says

    April 10, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    Wow! Very clever, and would make a great hostess gift (especially if it were a cookout).

    And how can you hate camping!??! You need to do it the way we do: we hook up a miniature house-on-wheels to the back of our truck and then park it in the wilderness. 😉 But in a tent?? Not this girl.

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  6. Thistle says

    April 11, 2013 at 9:20 am

    What a great idea! I know so many people this would be perfect for….we have a lot of campers around here!

    Have a great day rock star!
    karianne

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  7. blondiesjournal@gmail.com says

    April 11, 2013 at 9:28 am

    I’m with you on the camping! I used to love it but now I prefer a heated pool and a Pina Colada! I think this idea is wonderful and so cute. I would keep a jar by the fireplace and have one for lighting my candles. Thanks so much.

    Hey, I just noticed you live in Chicago…hello neighbor!

    XO,
    Jane

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  8. blissranch says

    April 11, 2013 at 10:32 am

    Your creative mason jar crafts have all been wonderful. If I ever learn how to clip, or make a collage, you will be a one stop shop.

    Bliss

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  9. Kimberly ~Serendipity Refined says

    April 11, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    I’m not a “camper” but I’m still going to make a couple of these for near the grill…and the firepit! Thanks, girlfriend…oh…and I’m pinning because I’ll forget about this before the day is over! xo

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  10. southofmain says

    April 11, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    Hi Linda, I saw these 100th anniversary jars and thought of you! I’ve enjoyed all your mason jar posts and hope this inspires you even more! http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20600206&cp=2568443.2568448.11927733.11927746

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  11. karen@somewhatquirky says

    April 12, 2013 at 10:25 am

    So how’s that finger doing? This is really cute. I always cut out the lighting strip from my boxes and put it in my match holder, but they tend to wear out before the matches are gone. I should test them with sandpaper.

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  12. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    April 12, 2013 at 10:39 am

    Such a cute idea! It’d be really sweet in a little camping gift basket. For people who like that kinda thing. We go camping, but I don’t have to like it.

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  13. Christina Wedeman says

    February 23, 2015 at 3:36 am

    Love the post as great minds think alike. 🙂
    However, I use my jars with matches for decoration around my fireplaces. I just decorate the jars to go with room decor, and either place on the mantle or on the brick next to the wood. Looks so much better than match boxes. 🙂

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