Dear Friend,

To surprise relatives and friends, it is not necessary to make expensive gifts. Here’s how you can surprise your loved ones if you have a box of matches, some time and imagination.

After you make one, you can fill the suitcase with a small envelope with a message within or with some cute little decorations, such as stars, hearts, mushrooms, etc. Let your imagination run free!

DIY mini retro suitcase from the matchbox is very easy to make. It only takes three steps and a little bit of creativity.

Here is a simple how-to DIY tutorial. 

SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED:

1. Matchbox
2. Brown Sheet of Paper (for wrapping the box)
3. A Sheet of Paper a Little Darker
4. Thematic Images/Stickers
5. Glue (any kind)
6. Scissors
7. Hole Puncher

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: 

First, cut out the lighter paper for wrapping the matchbox, as well as the handle, corner elements and straps using a darker paper as shown here:

Second, tightly glue the box with lighter paper and add the cropped little dark details as shown in the photo:

Third, once all the details are in place, the mini retro suitcase can be decorated with mini stickers: 

I have a free printable mini vintage letters forms for you; these are like the ones I’ve used in the photo below. You can grab them at the end of this tutorial.

Enjoy crafting this DIY mini retro suitcase! ✄

Lots of Love,
Selena

PS: You can download the free printable miniature vintage letter forms by subscribing to my email list in the form below and having it in your inbox in a minute! You also get my huge variety of other freebies such as mini polaroid frames, printable birthday card decor, printable baby greeting card stickers, formal letter form, an e-book about the art of letter writing and much more.