Matchbook Notepad

My super simple, quick version

Posted by SuzNTX

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One of my favorite customers requested a tutorial on how to make these little notepads that I often include in my Etsy packages. I know there are lots of versions found online, but I would love to share mine with all of you.

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • 1 12" X 12" sheet of Scrapbook Paper
  • several sheets of Copy Paper --any color you like
  • something to cut the paper: straight edge and rotary cutter; scissors;or guillotine Cutters
  • Stapler
  • Corner Rounder punch (optional)

Steps (8 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Cut the 12X12 sheet of scrapbook paper into strips that are 6" X 2.25"
    Cut the copy paper into strips that measure 2.5" X 2"

  2. 2

    OPTIONAL
    Round all the corners, using the punch, of the 6"X 2.25" strips of scrapbook paper.

  3. 3

    Turn in and crease 3/4" of the cover (scrapbook strip), forming a flap.

  4. 4

    Insert 12-15 sheets of the 2.5" X 2" copy paper under the flap and staple securely.

  5. 5

    Fold up the opposite end of the cover strip and tuck it under the flap, enclosing the copy paper sheets,

  6. 6

    then crease.

  7. 7

    VERY OPTIONAL
    Using a small design punch (in my case~~a paw print punch),

  8. 8

    embellish the larger flap.

    I have also seen, and made a few, where buttons or other little trinkets are glued over the staple to hide it.
    I need to find some Christmas scrapbook paper that I like to make more to ship with my Christmas collars!
    Hope you have fun trying this latest project!