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How to Create a Matchbook Notepad

by Maggie Lamarre, Creative Team Member

For some reason when I need a pad to jot something, I can never find them in my purse.
I had just finished a matchbook for my daughter back to school, I started thinking I can use the same principles to create a note pad for my purse. Since I star school myself the theme fits perfectly..

Supplies used: Algebra, History, Biology, English, papers: School bound kit at dragonflairestudios.com; Stamps Art Warehouse; Brads Karen Foster; Silk flowers; Cardstock: Paper Company; Tim Holtz Distress ink; Paper piercer; Plain paper

Let’s begin to create this match book you can use 8.5x11 or 12x12 cardstock.

• Cut the card stock 3.5x12, fold 1 inch down the bottom, then the top flap fold in to the bottom flap to create the top.
• Use a bone folder to create a sharp crease or butter knife.
• Stamp both side of the cardstock then adhere your paper.
• Cut digital paper to adhere to the top, Ink the edges if desired with distress ink.
• Attached the flower and embellishments on the digital paper then adhere to the top of the cardstock.
  

• Next step: Cut plain paper 1 inch smaller than the matchbook,
  
• use paper piercer and create 2 holes on the bottom to attached the papers to the bottom of the matchbook,
  
• secure with brads or ribbons.

Voila you are done!
Have fun, create your ART

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