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Matchbook Birthday Invite

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By: Deans Art

Not your average invitation! Use your scrap paper to make this uniquely styled birthday invite.

 

MATERIALS:

  • Scrapbook Paper
  • Stapler
  • Knife
  • Steel Rule
  • Cutting Mat

 

HOW TO:

  • Step 1: Choose 4 co-ordinating papers for your invite. Kaiser double sided scrapbooking paper has been used in this example but any papers will do.
  • Step 2: Cut out and score the following pieces of paper.
    • 30 x 10cm, score at 2.5cm and 17cm from the bottom and fold
    • 10 x 9.5cm, score at 2.5cm from the bottom and fold
    • 11.5 x 9.5cm, score at 2.5cm from the bottom and fold
    • 12.5 x 9.5cm, score at 2.5cm from the bottom and fold
  • Step 3: Decorate the three inside pages with photos and party details.
  • Step 4: Insert the pages behind the bottom flap of the cover and staple to hold in position. Cover this staple with a decorative shape as shown in the completed project.
  • Step 5: Decorate the cover as desired. Once finished the cover will hold in place when tucked into the bottom flap.