July 23, 2009

diy — security envelope matchbook notepads

... wow that sure is a long title.

As I mentioned in this post I have a new DIY project for you using security envelopes. I decided to transform my collection of beauties into these easy peasy matchbook notepads ... something that I can see myself using on a daily basis (being the obsessive note taker that I am) and that looks ever so lovely.
{pocket sized for your note taking enjoyment}

As you can see from the photo above I did not limit myself to just security envelopes ... junk mail also comes in fancy bright colors too :) Here are the 5 simple steps so you can make some for yourself.

Supplies you will need:
• envelopes or scrap paper for your notebook cover
• writing paper for your notebook pages
• stapler
• scissors
• ruler
• pencil
 
{click on image to enlarge}

I made my matchbook a slightly larger than the traditional size for more writing pleasure … you can make yours any size your little heart desires.


Perhaps when you get a bill in the mail today you won't be so disappointed … ok … lets not go to far ;)

 

5 comments:

hyein said...

what a cute idea! thank you!
this going to be a fun thing to do with my daughter.

cutiepie company said...

ooh, lovely!

mon ami said...

I love this idea and added it to a blog post I wrote about the many ways to use security envelopes: http://monami.squarespace.com/mon-ami-journal/2009/10/20/inspiration-security-envelopes.html

thanks for sharing
xo

jane said...

i just found you through between two lines. thanks for this tutorial! i´ll definitely be making these as holiday gifts!

Little Paper Dog said...

Yippee! I'm so glad you found me :)