Strike a Match

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This is the healthy snack bar section of Whole Foods. How many brands are there today, versus even 5 years ago? And these are just the ones that made it to the floor, out of how many more that you can buy online, or at your local supermarket, or at farmers markets? My point is - there is always room for more. If you have a business idea that is gnawing at you, I don't care how crazy it sounds or how crowded the market seems, PLEASE pursue it. Doesn't have to be full-time, cost a lot of money, be a big idea or anything earth shattering. It can be something as basic as match strike paper. Seriously. Just take an action today. TODAY.

There's just something about striking a match. The feel, the sound, the smell...something primitive, maybe. Many people still use matches, more than most people realize, strongly preferring them to plastic lighters. They enjoy using them to light candles, incense, cigars, stoves, grills, fireplaces, campfires. We're making it easier for matchstick lovers to buy matchsticks online. Our Etsy shop offers 4" matchsticks in red, pink, green, and yellow, as well as 11" fireplace matchsticks in black. We will be adding more colors based on customer demand. What color matchsticks would you love to have in your home or give to your friends -- all with just a few clicks? www.strikeamatch.etsy.com

Matchstick sculptures

For weddings, a lot of couples create little matchstick jars as their wedding favors. For the striking surface, which goes on the top, side, or bottom of the jars, our circle and heart match strikers are the most popular choices. Do you or someone you know have an upcoming wedding? Consider using our match strikers as the finishing touch on your matchstick-themed wedding favors. #weddingfavors #partyfavors #weddingplanners #bridalpartygifts #strikeamatch #matchesinajar #matchstrikershapes #matchstrikepaper Pictured here are: 3/4" circle in honeycomb pattern and 1.5" wide heart in dark gray. 3/4" circles: https://www.etsy.com/listing/601218405 1.5" wide hearts: https://www.etsy.com/listing/587480325 (at Dunwoody, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpTGG62lCUf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oifxx6zr5jci

5,000 sheets of match striker paper - check! We are officially ready for holiday shopping orders. Also. Major lesson learned about managing inventory. I lost almost 3 weeks of sales pertaining to the dark gray sheets because I ran out. I will NEVER let that happen again. #strikeamatch #strikematches #matchstrikers #matchstrikersheets (at Dunwoody, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpJ_hWEHrYH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=420z52p1e9ai

These beautiful creatures like to hang out in our backyard. #butterflies🦋 #naturephotography (at Dunwoody, Georgia)

Got match strikers?

Got matches?

Little things make a difference. I can cut up to 80 rectangles (1/2" x 2") out of this sheet of match strike paper. I typically group them in sets of 10, counting as I peel them from this Silhouette cutting mat. However, I realized that by adding a little gap between top and bottom sections, I can pre-group the sets of 10 without having to think about it. Saves time and eliminates a lot of frustration from losing my place and having to recount. #strikeamatch #etsyseller #matchstrikers #silhouettecameo #silhouettecameo3 (at Dunwoody, Georgia)

Got matches? Got a heart-shaped honeycomb patterned match striker? Got a nice heavy weight mini vase to tie it all together? Didn't think so! Click link in our bio to shop now. (at Dunwoody, Georgia)

No. 006 from @shopcandlefish. My new drug, for the candles as well as the shopping experience. (at Ponce City Market)

These little baggies conveniently protect your match strikers during shipping and then function as their home as you complete your matchstick or matchbox projects. #strikeamatch #matchstrikers #matchsticks (at Dunwoody, Georgia)

A customer repaired this vintage sterling match box with one of our rectangle match strikers: "It was empty, and the strikers on each side were well worn when I bought it. I cut one of your small strikers in half and very gently slid the pieces between the silver and the old match box. They work perfectly, so now not only is the matchbox pretty, but it’s functional too!" #antiques #vintage #matchboxes #matchholders #safetymatches #strikeamatch

Large glass jar match holder with red topped matchsticks and dark gray match striker in the shape of North Carolina. #matchesinajar #matchholders #matchsticks #safetymatches #strikeamatch (at Dunwoody, Georgia)