Matchbox comic vending machine craft for 11-year-olds
This miniature paper craft is for 11-year-olds who like comics and collectible displays. Use new empty craft matchboxes, not boxes that held matches.
What to buy
New empty craft matchboxes
12
Small cardboard box
1
White printer paper
12 sheets
Colored cardstock sheets
4 sheets
Fine-tip black pens
2
Colored pencils
1 set
Number stickers
1 sheet
Clear plastic packaging sheet
1
Glue sticks
2
Double-sided tape
1 roll
Ruler
1
Scissors
1 pair
Who this list is for
This matchbox comic vending machine craft is for 11-year-olds who like miniature comics and collectible displays. It uses new empty craft matchboxes only, never boxes that held matches.
How to use this list
Plan tiny comic covers on white printer paper using fine-tip black pens and colored pencils. Wrap or line the new empty craft matchboxes with colored cardstock, then number them with number stickers. Arrange the matchboxes inside the small cardboard box to create the vending-machine display, adding a clear plastic packaging sheet as a front detail and using glue sticks or double-sided tape to hold layers in place.
Common mistakes
Do not use used matchboxes or boxes that held matches. Keep comic cover designs simple enough to read at matchbox size. Test the matchbox arrangement inside the cardboard box before gluing, and trim the clear plastic packaging sheet carefully so it does not cover the numbered comic slots.
What is on this list
The checklist includes 12 new empty craft matchboxes, one small cardboard box, 12 sheets of white printer paper, and four colored cardstock sheets. You also need two fine-tip black pens, a colored pencil set, one sheet of number stickers, one clear plastic packaging sheet, two glue sticks, double-sided tape, a ruler, and scissors. Cross off items you already have.
When you are done
Check that each numbered matchbox is visible and can be handled without pulling apart the display. Store extra paper comic covers flat for another miniature collection.
FAQ
Who is "Matchbox comic vending machine craft for 11-year-olds" for?
This matchbox comic vending machine craft is for 11-year-olds who like miniature comics and collectible displays. It uses new empty craft matchboxes only, never boxes that held matches.
How should I use "Matchbox comic vending machine craft for 11-year-olds"?
Plan tiny comic covers on white printer paper using fine-tip black pens and colored pencils. Wrap or line the new empty craft matchboxes with colored cardstock, then number them with number stickers. Arrange the matchboxes inside the small cardboard box to create the vending-machine display, adding a clear plastic packaging sheet as a front detail and using…
What should I skip or avoid with "Matchbox comic vending machine craft for 11-year-olds"?
Do not use used matchboxes or boxes that held matches. Keep comic cover designs simple enough to read at matchbox size. Test the matchbox arrangement inside the cardboard box before gluing, and trim the clear plastic packaging sheet carefully so it does not cover the numbered comic slots.
What is on the "Matchbox comic vending machine craft for 11-year-olds" list?
The checklist includes 12 new empty craft matchboxes, one small cardboard box, 12 sheets of white printer paper, and four colored cardstock sheets. You also need two fine-tip black pens, a colored pencil set, one sheet of number stickers, one clear plastic packaging sheet, two glue sticks, double-sided tape, a ruler, and scissors. Cross off items you alread…
What should I do when I am done?
Check that each numbered matchbox is visible and can be handled without pulling apart the display. Store extra paper comic covers flat for another miniature collection.
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