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Mrs. Spider, New York Age and Occupation: 27, Paralegal Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Advisor Research Engagement Date: December 30, 2005 Wedding Date: October 2006 Venue: Jericho Terrace - Long Island, NY About Me: My favorite parts of wedding planning are DIY projects and figuring out ways to incorporate old traditions into a modern affair.
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Matchbook Notepads

February 20th, 2008 @ 1:02 pm by Mrs. Spider

This little spider dusted off the cobwebs and stretched all eight of her legs to craft for Weddingbee’s Valentine’s Day Card swap. I spent a few days lamenting my lack of a Gocco until I realized, heck - I can just use my printer, you know, old school style. I really wanted to do something different but not different enough to require supplies other than what I had left over from the wedding. I mean, let’s be real, I’m way lazier than I am crafty.

After a few mockups, I came up with customized matchbook notepads:

Matchbook Notepads :  wedding crafts diy new york Z132387 matchbook

I used Adobe Illustrator to create the graphics and to lay out each matchbook cover.

Matchbook Notepads :  wedding crafts diy new york Z132818 Matchbook-Cover

Matchbook Notepads :  wedding crafts diy new york Z13238701 Layout
The layouts were printed on pink cardstock and then scored lightly along pre-made lines to make folding easier.

Matchbook Notepads :  wedding crafts diy new york Z13238702 matchsticks
I wrote out lyrics from love songs about fire and light etc. on the “matchsticks” which I cut along the lines and stapled onto a hidden flap.

Matchbook Notepads :  wedding crafts diy new york Z13238703 notepad paper
I dialed down the opacity of the graphic from the cover and then printed and cut a small stack of notepad paper for each book.

Matchbook Notepads :  wedding crafts diy new york Z13238704 Spine
I also included a greeting onto the top spine of the matchbook.

Matchbook Notepads :  wedding crafts diy new york Z132817 VCard
Since technically, it was a “card” swap, I also whipped up simple cards on white cardstock to complete the package.

I’m a big fan of these notepads now and am designing another set for an upcoming bridal shower. Minus the spider of course!

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18 Responses to “Matchbook Notepads”

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everrocks

I totally love it! soooo cute. Now i majorly regret not going in the card exchange. :( But could we pretty please get a copy of your template?

 
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cinnorman

That’s awesome! I think I might have to copy you and do this for my sister’s bridal shower coming up… :)

 
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Tara

I loved my surprise Mrs. Spider when I received it in the mail! So cute and very original! Love the matchsticks! Thank you so much!!

 
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Tea

wow, those are great! good job mrs. spider!

 
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stargazerlily
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stargazerlily (message)  942 posts, Busy bee

Makes me want to start smoking, I’ve been trying to pick up the habit FEREVER. Gooood shiet, Spidey!

 
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Miss Hydrangea
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Miss Hydrangea (message)  414 posts, Helper bee

Your lazy beats my crafty any day! Those are awesome!

 
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Miss Cherry Blossom (message)  723 posts, Busy bee

foe shiznick, it was friggin awesome. i lubbed it.

 
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michelle

they are way too cute! soo original! I was reading some of your old posts and saw that you used chinese fonts to make your chinese invites. I was ondering if you could send me a file if you still had them. thanks! chellexbelle@gmail.com

 
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Red (message)  119 posts, Blushing bee

That is UBER-AWESOME!! I can try to recreate this on my own but knowing my lazy self, I’m just gonna hope and pray that you post a follow-up with the template :-)…..pretty please….

 
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Miss Toucan
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Miss Toucan (message)  1,327 posts, Bumble bee

I got mine yesterday, Spidey! So cute! :D

 
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katie

that’s so cute! you’re so crafty!

 
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beanchar

Clever girl!

 
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Nathalie

Great idea!!

I’ve missed reading your posts, Mrs. Spider!!

 
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Manda

I just want to know how you got the notebook pages to stay!

 
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Mrs. Corn (message)  1,127 posts, Bumble bee

I loved my matchbook! Thanks so much!!

 
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tygerlily (message)  17 posts, Newbee

That seems like crazy dedication! I give you props! excellent!

 
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Mary

Mrs. Spider, I’m so glad to see you back! A few months back I posted that we were going to the be staying at the Palms in T&C on our honeymoon… we ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! Everything was fantastic, and top-notch. We definitely can’t wait to go back!!!! Hope you’re well!

 
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MOHbruin

Ms. Spidey do you sell these?

 

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Mrs. Spider, New York Age and Occupation: 27, Paralegal Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Advisor Research Engagement Date: December 30, 2005 Wedding Date: October 2006 Venue: Jericho Terrace - Long Island, NY About Me: My favorite parts of wedding planning are DIY projects and figuring out ways to incorporate old traditions into a modern affair.

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