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Marvling Bros LTD Carousel Matchstick Puzzles Six Alternative Christmas Crackers.
This enchanting set of six vintage-style matchboxes brings a magical twist to your festive table. Each box is illustrated with a whimsical pantomime or fairy tale animal, horse, goose, cow, rabbit, mouse, and lion and when displayed together they form a charming carousel centrepiece, the perfect finishing touch to your Christmas spread.
Inside each box you’ll discover a classic matchstick puzzle to entertain your guests, along with a festive party hat. The back of the box holds an anagram and a seasonal joke, ready to raise a smile.
A thoughtful, eco-friendly alternative to traditional crackers, these matchbox favours combine decoration with entertainment, no bangs, no waste, just clever fun and festive charm. Ideal as table favours, stocking fillers, or Secret Santa gifts.
Set includes puzzles: Rudolph’s Nose, Santa’s Workshop, Oh Christmas Tree, Bah Humbug, Sleigh Bells, and Star of Wonder.
Made from: Card, craft matchsticks, paper hats
Dimensions: Each matchbox measures 55mm x 36mm x 16mm
What We Love
- A miniature carousel scene that doubles as décor and entertainment
- Packed with festive puzzles, jokes, and party hats to amuse your guests
- A thoughtful eco-friendly alternative to crackers
- Perfectly sized for stockings, dinner tables, or Secret Santa gifting
From the Maker:
In 2010, a school competition asked: “How much can you fit in a matchbox?” Hayley entered on behalf of her son, filling hers with tiny conceptual creations like a grain of rice and coriander seed labelled “curry takeaway.” She didn’t win, but her friend Emma instantly saw the magic in the idea.
Three years later, inspired by Hayley’s quirky matchboxes, Emma suggested turning the concept into a business. Together they experimented, researched, and built a website. The early days were slow—just ten sales in their first week—but everything changed in October 2013 when demand suddenly skyrocketed to 500 orders a day.
From Emma’s kitchen table to becoming a household name in thoughtful, playful gifting, their brand continues to charm people with the wonder of how much joy can fit inside a tiny box.
