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Matchbook Notepad

My super simple, quick version

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/matchbook-notepad • Posted by SuzNTX

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.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 30

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

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.

Instructions

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    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"

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

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

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

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

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    then crease.

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

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    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!