Small Matchbox Book

Tutorial

I am hosting a Swap-Bot swap for a Small Matchbox Book. I thought I would do a short tutorial for everyone who feels they may need a bit of guidance.  *Please note that different matchboxes are slightly different sizes...you may need to adjust the measurements.      

SUPPLIES: 

 ~2 Small sized (32 count) Matchboxes

~Paper: scrapbook paper works great 6x4 inches

~Other various scraps of paper for inside the matchboxes

~Adhesive: can use glue stick, double sided tape , tacky glue

~Various ephemera of your choice

~ Basic tools:  Scissors, Ruler, Pencil, Inks, Paints 

Step 1-

Cut your paper choice to 6x4 inches.  Fold top and bottom edges approx ¼ over and

glue.  Fold the ends over approx ½ inch. This gives a finished look to the edges of the book.

Step 2-

Place your matchboxes onto the paper and eyeball it about ½ from the ends that

are folded. Placement is about 2 ¼ over the matchboxes.  At this point crease the

paper a bit so you remember where to fold after you remove matchbox.  Fold paper

creating the spine edge of the book.  

Step 3-

Now glue the boxes onto the paper pushing the back of the box against the

folded spine edge.  Using tacky or glue stick gives the time to position the boxes

without it drying out on you to fast.  Also add a strip of paper over the sides of the matchboxes on top and bottom. Approx 3/4 x 2 inches.

Step 4-

Your book is now made, time to decorate and embellish it.  Use papers, and other

ephemera to coordinate with the paper you are using.  You can also paint or use

ink to color the inside of the slide out part of the matchbox. Shrines or goodies can

fill the boxes.