Thursday, December 10, 2009

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

53 comments:

  1. wow what a super tutorial for a fabulous mini. hope i can find some similar bags here in the UK will have to scout around for those then i am ready to go, TFS once again your talent and creativity. you are truly wonderful and your blog is such FUN!

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  2. P.s i am a subscriber/follower please enter me in the draw thanks so much jan

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  3. ohhh love this mini very easy to make , thanks for sharing Laura

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  4. Where do you subscribe? When I hit the Subscribe to posts at the bottom, it takes me to a HTML coding sort of page...

    Love your creativity, you are so talented!

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  5. This is absolutely adorable. I am defintely gonna make one of these. Thanks so much for all of your fabulous ideas and tutorials.

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  6. I really love this mini. This is yet another one of your projects added to my to do list. I love that you are sharing all of your knowledge with us. Thanks,
    Sharon C.

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  7. Wow Laura! This is fabulous! I know I will scraplift this project TYFS! Love the paper and the wonderful way you teach! I am very very grateful. I am now a follower on your blog and I have been a follower of your You tube videos for some time now. Thanks again!

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  8. I so love watching your videos, I had to subscribe to your blog so I didn't miss anything new.
    You have a true tallent for everything crafty. Keep up the great work Laura and thank's for sharing...

    Please enter me into your draw, I would so love the chance to win.... (finger's are X)

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  9. You have so many amazing ideas! Thank you so much for sharing!
    Thanks for doing a giveaway!!

    Kim
    PS I have subscribed to your blog!

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  10. Oh my gosh you are so talented. I just love this little match book and I think I'm going to use this as a gift to some of my cowokers. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
    Malisa

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  11. Hi Laura, I subscribed to your blog. Love the circles you get at the office supply store for the tabs. I am going to put them on the tags for the Gingerbread House Recipe Mini Album.
    Cann't wait to see what is next.
    Sheryl (samhearts)

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  12. Wow, I have been watching you on youtube for quite a while and I just figured out how to post a comment to your blog. This is all new to me, but I really love your work. I Lovvvvve that mini it is easy and so cute.

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  13. This is SO cute! Thanks for sharing it, and thanks for your awesome ideas!!! :D

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  14. Laura - I already subscribe to your blog - I love all your ideas - your envelope pocket that holds 4 tags has become one of the staples of my mini's - I'm working on a mini now & I have altered your envie pocket just a bit & I love how it looks - I'm posting a vid next week when I finish - take a look I think you'll like it.
    TTFN - LL & P,
    Weezie

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  15. Laura,
    This is so cute mini.
    I love your work.
    Thanks for sharing it.

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  16. I'm a very HAPPY subscriber! I just want to say thank you again for doing this! This is the kind of thing many people charge money for for pete's sake! And for me, living in terminally ill Michigan co-owner of a small store struggling to stay alive, this is such a special treat that's affordable.....a free luxury if you will!! I soooo appreciate it!
    This matchbox mini is adorable! I came across some of those bags in a cupboard yesterday....I get them for a song at Target at the end of the season, and I was trying to think of a way they could be utilized in a mini....and here you come up with this! GREAT!

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  17. I love your tutorials..so easy to follow and hopefully do!

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  18. I am a subscriber and I love your projects. I love how you come up with awesome ideas, but teach us in a way that we all can do it too. Love this mini!

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  19. I love this project so Do-able!! And thanks for doing this 12 days of Christmas, you've some really great ideas.
    Thank You

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  20. Thank you so much for doing your vedios they are soooo great

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  21. hi laura,
    i am now a subscriber. i love all your videos and albums

    thanks,
    dana(dvsd71@yahoo.com)

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  22. What a sweet album! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!

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  23. Laura, this is another fabulous creation! i never would have thought to use those plastic bags, how inventive! You are truly an inspiration.

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  24. Just awesome Laura, Gosh I dont know how you do it. Thank U heeps for sharing with Us All.
    Arohanui Xxx

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  25. Laura this matchbook mini is so dern cute! I like the ease in which it went together and the bags are a clever idea!

    Thanks for sharing

    already a subscriber *gina*

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  26. Super cute! Thanks for another excellent video!

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  27. So very cute Laura, you are so smart! You better believe I'm gonna follow ya! heheh HUGS Rosanne

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  28. Wow...you are one talented lady!! I love everything you create. Thanks for sharing your inspirations with us.

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  29. I found you through your Halloween album. I subscribed to your blog as well as your great videos. Thanks for the chance to win some deliciousness. I too am a Northwesterner, in fact I am freezing in Oregon as I type this!! Linda aka Oz www.woodink.blogspot.com If you get a chance, stop by!

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  30. Laura, I just subscribed to your blog. I have been watching your videos in youtube and I thought this project is such a great idea! I am going to make several for some of my friends for Christmas! Thanks for sharing this great idea! :) Merry Christmas. :D

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  31. Thanks for another great project. I just love this mini. Thanks for sharing your talent. I am a subscriber/follower please enter me in the draw thanks so much.

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  32. Laura, I'm hooked on the Halloween paper bag album you did but now I have a new favorite! Thanks so muchfor sharing. Love your work!

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  33. I am a Follower on your blog. And Watch everyone of your 'Youtube' videos. Amazing Creations ...Thank you for sharing all of your ideas with us. Really like all of your tutorials.

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  34. I'm loving these projects Laura! I am already a follower of your blog as I love your work!
    Please include me in your draw! thank you! Alyson

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  35. Do you know how hard it is to find cello bags right now? arrggghhhh!!!

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  36. I love this! I even have all of the items on hand to make this! Thank you so much for all the great ideas you've been giving me!...Nancy

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  37. OMG Laura! This is absolutely fabulous! I know I will make this project! Love the paper and the wonderful way you teach! I am now a follower and I have been a follower of your Youtube videos. Thanks again! And of course I would love to win something from you!

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  38. A beautiful mini album Laura!! Love your videos!!

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  39. I love this mini idea...looks quick and fun.I will be making some of these for sure.TFS

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  40. Laura - I just love this mini match book album! I keep thinking of how cute it would be not only for Christmas but even in baby theme & in a basket of baby items for a baby gift - the possibilities are endless. Thanks for inspiring! I defintely subscribed to your blog! Thanks fo sharing with the rest of us! Leann :)

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  41. I am happy that you are sharing all these techniques and tips with us. YOu are very good at what you do.

    Rowena

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  42. Thank you for sharing all your amazing ideas and creations!

    Heather

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  43. You have the most original ideas I have seen on the web. Laura you are my ScrapHero! I am glued to your blog. This little book is amazing!!

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  44. I know I must go to bed . . . but I can't. I am a "newbie" and you are blowing me away. I don't know what to do first:) I think I will go with "easy peasy". Will let you know when I get my first mini-album done. You ROCK!! So glad I found your blog. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. love the this little book. have to make this with photo's.

    thanks for sharing

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  46. Another very cute project that I KNOW I can make.
    Thank you for keeping us newbies in mind.

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  47. Such a quick and easy project! Great for gifts! TFS!

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  48. Wow, such a creative idea. I want to try this for Christmas gifts next year. Very festive and fun!

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  49. Of curse I am a subscriber Laura!
    What a wonderful way to BAG and TAG!
    So super fun! This is a keeper for sure!
    Love ya- Joyce

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  50. I can't wait to try this!
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas!!
    Amy

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  51. Love, love your site. I look forward to what you are making everyday. Thank you so much for your ideas.

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  52. Laura I love this mini it is so easy and fun to put together.. I want to thank you for sharing your talent with the rest of us who can follow instructions but need help in creating the ideas. Your the best. Melody

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