23.4.12

Match Box Notes


I popped into one of my favorite little shops over the weekend and got inspired while browsing. They were selling a sweet little note paper holder made of an aged metal, nice and heavy, and it kind of looked like a box which was open at each end and filled with thick paper to pull out a piece at a time for jotting down little notes by the phone or on a desk. Super cute and I really liked how the pages were individual pieces and not stuck together like a post-it pad.

I was sure I could come up with some kind of knock-off so when I got home I started thinking about what I could use for the open ended box part of it since I was definitely lacking in the metal department. Rummage, rummage, rummage....hello old match box!


If you have one of these laying around go ahead and get it for this little project (there weren't too many matches left in this box anyway and you know how us craftees are...) or grab the box from the moisturizer you just bought or raid your pantry for a box.


I cut my box in half though depending on what you have on hand, you may not have to cut at all or cut just a small portion. It would just depend on how big you want your holder to be.



Now...choose some awesome paper to cover your box. I got out my much loved much used dictionary and took a few pages to use. Measure your box and cut your paper to size.



I used Mod Podge and covered both the inside and outside of my box and overlapped the paper a bit to cover all the edges. Be sure to let it dry before you put the paper in. (i know this last bit seems like a no-brainer but if you're anything like me...)



I made sure the little picture was on the top buuuuut....then I covered it up with hemp twine and canvas and linen roses. Go figure. I like it either way; just depends on your preference. It's filled with individual pieces of cream colored cover stock. Nice and thick and not completely even which I like.


It's a great way to upcycle items that you probably already have on hand. Plus...it's refillable so you can have it around for a bit and if you make one for someone, they won't have to throw it out once the paper is used up. Not that they would...


28 comments:

  1. Who takes a matchbox and makes something so brilliantly cute? Oh, of course, YOU do!! I love it. I can already think of a million spots around my house that could use a little matchbox love. GREAT design!

    P.S. I'm a little partial to the last photo with the phone message. And I'm pretty sure you've already returned that call. ;)

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    1. yep ~ many many times sweet friend! thanks for always being there for me and for being my biggest fan!

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  2. I love this! They would make super cute gifts, and I prefer it with the flowers :) I'm following!!

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    1. well...thank you mrs. laura lynn :) and, btw, you're a really good sewer! i especially like your t-shirt refashion. very stylish!

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  3. Ah! when I came here I thought you just covered a box and put cards IN it, but the whole wrapping the paper in the box loop is WAY cooler! If you had coordinating colored paper, its nice for it to be on display like that. Great thinking! http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/2012/04/share-it-link-party-8.html

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    1. so glad you like it, kayla. and i love that you called it a "box loop"; describes it perfectly! love all the vintage valentine goodies in your etsy shop too!

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  4. Oh, that is way to amazing! I love this idea!

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  5. This is beautiful! Its really sweet and decorative. Love the use of the book pages and flowers. Really great job!

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    1. taryn, thanks so much! i've gotten so much use of my big old dictionary and i knew it would be perfect for this project. and, by the way, it's totally awesome that you gave this post a shout out on your fb page. you rock!!!

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  6. Oh my gee this is so pretty! I love the flowers & paper & pretty much everything about it. Nice job!

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  7. What a cute idea, and I love how you decorated the little box! So pretty! Also, I love that Shauna Niequist quote you used on your page!

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    1. thank you, maria. it was really fun to put together. btw, i really like that quote too though i'm thinking i need to reposition the author's name or something. you'd be surprised at how many people think my name is shauna :)

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  8. How sweet! I love it and think I need to make some!! :)

    Tania

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    1. you definitely need to make some, tania :) and if you do, i'd love for you to post back a picture.

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  9. How totally cute. You are very clever to have adapted the one you saw to make it.

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  10. Such a great idea! That box is so pretty! Would love for you to stop by and link up to the Pomp Party!

    http://jill-createcraftlove.blogspot.com/2012/04/pomp-party-15.html

    Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

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  11. LOVE LOVE this! So cute and classy!

    http://fitcraftystylishandhappy.blogspot.com/

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  12. Just found your blog. This is such a cute project would love for you to share on Simple & Sweet Fridays. Have a great weekend.

    Jody

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  13. Precious! I'd love to have you share this at my party....it JUST opened!!!

    XO, Aimee
    http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/04/overflowing-with-creativity-19.html

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    1. i'm glad you like it, aimee. and thanks for the invite to your party ~ i'm all linked up :)

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  14. I REALLY like this - so creative and yet practical. I'm not sure that I have a match box quite that big - but I will definitely be looking around for a box that will work! :)

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  15. This is a great project! Would you consider linking it up to my Pinworthy Projects Linky Party over at Just Us Four?

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  16. What a cute idea! I love the simplicity of it. I'll definitely hold onto my matchbox! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  17. This is a very lovely makeover!! I need to save my matchboxes! :) Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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