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Paint Chip Matchbook Notepads

Paint chip notebook - finished
Set of rainbow paint chip matchbook notebooks

Why not upcycle the paint chips left over from your last design project?

Upcycling is fun and it turns items destined for the trash into beautiful DIY projects.

Read on to find out how to make upcycled mini matchbook notepads!

Materials List

The following list has all the supplies and tools you'll need to make this project.

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Step 1 - Scoring

Paint chip notebook - folds

Start with a paint chip trimmed to 2 3/4"W x 6 1/4"L . Score the paint chip at 2 3/4" and 5 3/4" on the backside.

Tip: Always score on the opposite side of which you will be folding.

Step 2

Carefully fold the score lines. If you wish, you can use a corner rounder to round the edges of what will be the top flap.

Step 3

Cut 2 7/8" H x 2 3/4"W paper inserts using printer paper. One 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper yields 9 sheets.

If you wish, you can perforate the paper edges using a paper trimmer with a perforating blade. If you do, create perforated lines 1/2" from the bottom edge.

Step 4

Paint chip notebook - inner pages

Insert the sheets into the matchbook and fold the bottom flap up.

Staple in the center close to the bottom to give plenty of room for the top flap to lock into place.

Step 5

Paint chip notebook - finished

Give to friends (great for adding to snail mail) and stash a few here and there where you need to jot down a quick note!

Tips & Tricks

  • Paint chips can be pulled from paint decks, picked up as single sheets from the paint section of your local hardware store or use what you already have on hand.

  • Paint chips are of different sizes and lengths depending on the manufacturer. Adjust the project dimensions to fit your paint chips.

  • If possible, I recommend that the top fold be in the white strip between the colors so that the paint doesn't chip off every time the matchbook is opened.

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