Monday, September 19, 2011

Paint Chip Matchbook Tutorial



You all know how much I love my paint chips!  I thought I would share one of my fun and easy projects with you!

First let us remember that I did not steal these paint chips.  I use the discontinued fans that I get from a painting company.  I would urge you to find some way to recycle as well.

Ok, on to the fun stuff!


1. Trim paint chips to 9 1/2".


2.  First fold 1 1/2" up, then fold approximately 3 1/2" down to create the matchbook.


3. Choose the paper you will use in your matchbook. Cut it to 4" x 2". You slide the paper under the fold and secure with a simple staple.
*It would be awesome to use recycled paper in here as well!


This is what you should have now!

4.  Here is where you can have fun it!  Pull out your stamps, stickers rub-ons and whatever else you can think of and decorate the fronts of the matchbooks.

Now throw some in your purse to write down little notes, give them to your friends, put them in your families stockings this Christmas.

Happy Crafting!
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15 comments:

  1. MYSAVIORSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    OH MY GOODNESS!! What a clever idea. Angel, you are so creative! They are really pretty also. The colors are great. You and Mechelle are going to be a big success.

    ♥♥♥
    Sue

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  2. Becky K.September 19, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    So cute. Every time I pass by a display of paint chips I get a strong desire to paint something. Good thing I don't give in to it that often. This is a very cool way to recycle these.

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  3. ShadowCutterSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Ohh it's a notepad! Cool :-)

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  4. GingerPeachTSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Deff a fun idea!!

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  5. Faith CarolineSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    SUCH a good idea!

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  6. Sue RunyonSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    This is great! I love paint chips.

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  7. TriciaSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Great tutorial and great repurpose for those paint chips!!

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  8. bananaorangeappleSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    This is such a great idea. Last time I had paint chips they around while I was getting around to taking them back to the paint shop..then hubby threw them out.

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  9. Niki JacksonSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    How fun, I think I will have to try this, thanks Bam x

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  10. TishaSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Very cute idea.

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  11. Zuda Gay PeaseSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    So cute!! We've made these with just card stock, but I love the paint chip idea.

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  12. Julia BadgleySeptember 21, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Looks great! Good idea:)

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  13. SonjaSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Oh, cutes! Love the idea and such a small size is great for jotting down the little AH HA thoughts that pop into my head that I do not want to forget but I know I will never remember.

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  14. LizziSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    That is so cool!!! I also like the fact that you did a lil disclaimer about how you didn't steal em heheheheee...

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  15. sammysgrammySeptember 22, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    You are the upcycle queen !!!!

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