Printable Matchbox Labels with Editable Monograms

I have this thing for pretty matchboxes. Even the simplest things deserve something pretty to wear, right? When I had my flower & gift shop many years ago, I would stay stocked with any matchbox printed with lovely messages or encased in metal covers. So why not DIY and print some pretty box covers onto label paper? I started with the bulk pack of Diamond matchboxes that you can find at the grocery store. This set of labels is designed with the trendy chalkboard style design and the monograms are completely customizable when you open your PDF. You will need to upload this free font, Museo Slab onto your computer for the monogram. After you update your monogram, print the template onto a full sheet of label paper. You can find these at your office supply store. Make sure to print at full size or the labels will be too small for the boxes. Trim the chalkboard rectangles with scissors and adhere one to each side of your matchbox. There you have it. . . pretty matchboxes! These are great to have around the house, to give as a personalized gift with a lovely candle, or to use on the tables of your party or wedding for guests to light the candles at dusk. So let your crafty light shine and label-up your matchboxes today! ~ Lia

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75 Comments

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Shawna Silesky June 30, 2016 at 10:59pm

I have my husbands birthday that I would love to be able to customize these, the way the Personalized Wedding Matchbox Favors can be done. Is there a way to open the PDF on these to do so?

Thank you!

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1. Lia July 1, 2016 at 7:29am
  
  Hi Shawna, the only editable part of these labels are the monograms (it fits both numbers or a letter!)
  
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Alanna April 11, 2016 at 4:48pm

Hi Lia!
Is there any way the background color on the labels can be changed? They would be perfect for our wedding favors and we can’t seem to find any in our primary color- Emerald. They would look amazing!

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1. Lia April 13, 2016 at 7:40am
  
  No unfortunately not:( That would be a whole new design. Emerald green is very pretty though, maybe we will incorporate that color in future wedding posts.
  
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Christine October 5, 2015 at 9:18pm

Hi! I am looking to purchase this, but on etsy there is only the one for the wedding/marriage. My intention is to use this for a 30th birthday party! Please let me know if you can sell this again!

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1. Lia October 6, 2015 at 9:27pm
  
  There is a pdf file at the bottom of this post. Were you looking for a different design?
  
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Blaire May 4, 2015 at 4:51pm

Hi Lia, I absolutely love these!! I bought your other design off Easy. I have downloaded the font and template but the letters won’t centre? Im using a Mac?

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1. Lia May 8, 2015 at 2:51pm
  
  that strange, they should already be pre-centered. If you are still having problem you can email me at hello@liagriffith.com
  
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Jess Viens April 24, 2015 at 5:38am

i love you ! thank you for posting this! I’m last minute searching for templates to use for promo swag for a market tomorrow and you’ve literally saved my life! ye mum! <3

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1. Lia April 24, 2015 at 9:43am
  
  🙂
  
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Lena August 29, 2014 at 1:02am

Hi Lisa,

Can you tell me when you plan to reopen your etsy shop? I will mary in october and would like to use your design.

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1. Lia September 3, 2014 at 3:02pm
  
  Hi Lena! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! My Etsy shop is back up.
  
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Nadine May 30, 2014 at 8:32pm

OMG thanks for clarifying that you print it on normal white label paper! For some of us that are new to DIY it wasn’t obvious – I won’t tell you what I went through before I finally read this comment

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1. Lia June 2, 2014 at 10:58pm
  
  Oh no! Maybe I should state that in the post too. 😉 Glad you found the comment response.
  
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Evy January 31, 2014 at 10:39pm

These are great!! I do love the chalkboard look.

Is one able to edit all the designs or just the two? I have downloaded Monogram Font however I can only edit the two middle rows.

Thanks!
Evy

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1. Lia February 3, 2014 at 10:24pm
  
  Only the monograms are editable for this freebie.
  
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Andrea Flores January 5, 2014 at 8:40am

Hi.
Where can i find those letter fonts?

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1. Lia January 6, 2014 at 9:45am
  
  There is a link right there in the text of the post.
  
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Sonnet @sohosonnet.com December 8, 2013 at 11:33am

Thank you so much for posting these awesome printables and favor ideas! I just created a round up of my top 10 wedding favors under 1$ and included these

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1. Lia December 11, 2013 at 8:23am
  
  Thanks Sonnet for sharing with your readers!
  
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maria November 27, 2013 at 11:26am

love the labels so creative!
just wondering if it would be possible to change the colour on the background. we are thinking of using them for a 40th anniversary which is ruby colour.
thanks again.

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1. Lia November 27, 2013 at 2:06pm
  
  Yes, I can do that over in my Etsy shop, but am not taking any new orders until I return from Europe next week.
  
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light a candle for the dead August 29, 2013 at 4:31am

I appreciate your creativity, just love all your art work. I would like to thank you for providing us these innovative ideas.

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Chrissie August 6, 2013 at 10:50pm

Lisa, I love your site and wanted to drop by and say thanks for all the wonderful things you share and allow us to download. 🙂

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1. Lia August 7, 2013 at 5:58am
  
  Thanks for the note Chrissie!
  
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Sabrina July 26, 2013 at 10:02am

Lia,
What is the name of the other two fonts that you use?

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1. Lia July 26, 2013 at 1:27pm
  
  Carolyna Pro Black and Brainflower
  
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  1. Sabrina July 26, 2013 at 3:21pm
    
    thank you!
    
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    1. Lia July 28, 2013 at 8:19pm
      
      You are so welcome!
      
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Kendra July 17, 2013 at 7:28am

Amazing website and printables! You rock!

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1. Lia July 17, 2013 at 8:04am
  
  Thanks Kendra!
  
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Jenny July 11, 2013 at 4:48am

I am so determined to make these!!
Do i go buy Avery labels?? What size labels do i need to purchase?
Getting married on the 20th and its crunch time 🙂

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1. Lia July 11, 2013 at 8:56am
  
  These are printed onto a full sheet label then trimmed to fit. Avery is a good brand and you can find full sheets at any office supply store.
  
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Nika May 21, 2013 at 2:06am

Hello!

Amazing work! I love this print for matches. If I will use it, I will show you pictures!

Thany you very much! 🙂 Great job 🙂

Nika

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1. Lia May 21, 2013 at 8:31am
  
  Do! I would love to see them. 🙂
  
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susan May 14, 2013 at 6:12pm

What label is used there are several different styles?

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1. Lia May 14, 2013 at 6:16pm
  
  Hi Susan. These were all printed onto one sheet. You can see it if you open the PDF how they are laid out. I used a full sheet label and trimmed to size.
  
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Robin S April 8, 2013 at 1:44pm

These really are too cute!! Gotta try them!

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1. Lia April 8, 2013 at 8:02pm
  
  Thanks Robin. Glad you like them!
  
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Adrianna April 6, 2013 at 12:44pm

Thank you!

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1. Lia April 6, 2013 at 5:42pm
  
  Glad you like!
  
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Rachel April 5, 2013 at 7:31pm

These are just what I need. I have a duct tape covered matchbox in my bathroom (for air freshener!) and I’ve refilled and used the poor little box so much that the striking strip has completely worn down. Now I can print out these fabulous labels and affix them to a brand new box.

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1. Lia April 5, 2013 at 8:22pm
  
  Ha! That is great Rachel. I didn’t even thing about these for bathroom matches. Great idea.
  
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Maria April 5, 2013 at 12:20pm

Lia,

Where can I find the chalkboard labels? And how do you have the different frames to the chalk board labels? Do you download them or are they part of the already printed label?

Thanks.

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1. Lia April 5, 2013 at 12:26pm
  
  Hey Maria. I made it really easy for you and included the chalkboard print onto the PDF. All you need to do is download it (download and install the font too. . . link in post), open the PDF, change the initials to yours and print it onto a white full sheet label paper. That’s it!
  
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Linda Hagopian April 4, 2013 at 7:00am

My friends and family raved about the autumn covers I did last fall. Wait until they see these babies!!
Love them!!!

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1. Lia April 4, 2013 at 8:51am
  
  I love hearing that!
  
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Lisa Taylor Whitley April 3, 2013 at 11:12am

These are fantastic! I love the idea of giving these as gifts with candles or anything else. So pretty!

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1. Lia April 3, 2013 at 12:23pm
  
  I’m happy you like them Lisa!
  
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Lindy April 3, 2013 at 3:09am

My son is always “borrowing” my matches so I think I need to label some up just for me! So annoying when you want to light a candle and there’s no matches.

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1. Lia April 3, 2013 at 10:26am
  
  Yes, I know that “borrow” trick from my daughter. lol
  
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Sharon Kornfield April 2, 2013 at 7:51pm

the personalization seems off center – hopefully this will get fixed because I am SO excited to try these.

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1. Lia April 2, 2013 at 9:57pm
  
  Hi Sharon, make sure you have the font installed. There is a link for in the post. The font replacement is why it looks off center.
  
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Lisa @hooplapalooza April 2, 2013 at 6:30pm

oh how i love these-THANK YOU Lia : >D

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1. Lia April 2, 2013 at 9:58pm
  
  Yay! So happy to hear.
  
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Pam April 2, 2013 at 6:01pm

Love these! Thank you!!!

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1. Lia April 2, 2013 at 9:58pm
  
  You are welcome. I am seeing matchboxes with P monograms in your future. 😉
  
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