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Erin go Bragh - A tablescape celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

Create a tiny tablescape celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by recycling a small matchbox. This matchbox houses an accordion-style design to pull out and enjoy the special day. Add a vase full of Shamrocks to complement the paper creation.

MATERIALS NEEDED

  • An empty matchbox
  • File folders
  • Magazine cut-outs
  • Stickers
  • Pattern paper
  • Glue stick
  • Tacky glue
  • Ink
  • Green cord

HERE’S HOW

  • Cut file folder into a long strip to fit box
  • Score each individual piece to box size, fold like an accordion
  • Glue tiny magazine cut-outs on both sides of file folder sections
  • Ink all sides
  • Glue pattern paper to cover matchbox
  • Glue a picture to top of box
  • Tie green cord around box