On the Fourth Day of Christmas...

...I made a MATCHBOOK MINI ALBUM!



This a a super easy, super quick little mini uses cello bags for the inside pockets. It would make a great last minute gift! I made two in just a couple of hours.

Here's what you need:

-6 cello bags (9 3/4" x 4") You will need to adjust the measurements if your bags are bigger or smaller

-For card stock cover, cut one 4 1/2" x 10 1/4" piece (score at 1" and 1 3/4" from one end and 1 1/2" from other end) and one 4 1/2" x 7 3/4" piece (score 1 1/2" from one end). From scraps cut a half of a 2" circle.

-For cello binders, cut six 3" x 4" rectangles. Score in half lengthwise.

-From assorted patterned paper, cut four 4 1/4" x 6" rectangles for inside and outside cover, two 1 1/4" x 4 1/4 for inside and outside spine, and one 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" rectangle for bound end, score 1" from each side.

-From assorted double-sided patterned card stock, cut twelve 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" rectangles for inside tags.

To make inside pockets, trim sealed end off bag so that bag measures 9" long. Fold 3" x 4" rectangles in half at score line. Cut a decorative edge if you want one.



Attach binder to cello bag at fold. Punch holes as shown. Make 6.



Fold cover card stock at score lines. Overlap 1 1/2" sections and attach with your favorite adhesive with front cover over back cover. Attach half circle to inside of front cover.



Fold 2 3/4" x 4 1/4" rectangle at score lines. attach over folded binding end of cover. Punch holes to align with holes in cello binders.



Attach patterned papers to outside and inside covers and spine.




Slip stack of cello bags into folded "u" of binding. Align holes. Thread ribbon down one hole through cover and cello binders and then up the other hole. Tie.



Add tabs to inside tags and embellish if you wish! To close, slip half circle tab under binding edge.




Enjoy making your MINI!!

Happy Holidays!

Laura