Oversized File Folder Matchbook Journal

[@deb.m.7458]

I started out years ago not able to make journals and now I can. The best thing is they don’t cost a lot of money, only some imagination and glue. I feel like I’m making a difference, adding beauty, less waste. Thank you!

[@debbieomi]

I lead a craft class at our community senior center each month. I've been wanting to make a journal but it needed to be a one class project. THIS is perfect for that! I can pre-cut the folders and have the embellishments ready to save a few more minutes. Once they discover journal making and fall in love with it like the rest of us, we'll set up an alternate craft class just for journals. :-) Thanks for the inspiration!

[@melindamarie6139]

I wish they offered classes like this in my area...I would love it!!

[@janetbaker3616]

I LOVE how you always make several examples of your projects to give your viewers inspiration and motivation.

[@beckybanta126]

I made match covers in different sizes years ago. Thank you for kicking the rust off of this technic. Yours are definitely easier & more handsome for sure. 👍 No surprise at all. I continue to appreciate how you teach us; looking forward to each of your videos! 🥰

[@StudioTinidril]

So. Many. Ideas. You always have a million and one ideas, and they're great ones! I love the matchbook format for making small collections of scraps, but these larger sizes are way cool! Now I need to make some "journal companions", too! 🐱(my journals need pets!)

[@elsieb3176]

In the past I've made some tiny matchbooks to use as little note pads for my pocketbook, but you've inspired me to make larger ones for greeting cards. I don't make journals, but so many of your creations are perfect for cards. Thanks!

[@cheryltallafuss1886]

I love to add matchbooks to every journal. These are a definite new addition especially when I don’t have a lot of writing space. Thank you so very much Natasha 🎀

[@EstherLTurner]

I love, love, love when you come up with ideas that don't take long. ( I love the other ones, too.) Sometimes I only have a short window in which to craft, but want a complete project when I'm done and this fits the bill beautifully.

[@trinafry1052]

Super good idea! I've made some mini matchbooks but love the idea of a notebook size one. File folders usually have extra fold lines in the middle you could use for a spine to make a thicker one.

[@margarettallett762]

When do I not enjoy your amazing videos? Never!! I have a big box of file folders. This is brilliant. Ideas galore. Stash of beautiful supplies galore. Time, well... shortage is an issue 🤪🥴 The struggle is real! Thanks for sharing your constant stream of ingenuity Natasha.

[@vickievegas1837]

I’m leading crafts next month at church and I’m using this idea to make scrapbooks. I have all the goodies to go inside. I’m going to teach them how to make a side pocket out of jumbo sized playing cards too. I’m so excited! Thank you for the idea!

[@barbaragrove3651]

Such a cute idea! So many different ways you could go with this...Thanks for another fun idea! And, by the way...I love when you "go rogue " like you did for the smaller one...I find it very inspiring to see your creative mind in action! Have a great day Natasa. Hugs!

[@skullingtonfly]

I think they’d make a perfect gift. I love that you use the op shop for finds. You can get so much cool stuff there that can be upcycled. Nice video once again 👏👏👏

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Natasa, thank you so much for sharing how to create these oversized matchbook journals, they are fabulous.

[@sheilacrace7839]

I how I love your tutorial. Don’t have to be perfect❤ And I love where you show mistakes that we can learn from

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you 😊

[@tanyaprobstfield6289]

I sure wish I saw this video before I tackled a very large 11” tall by 9” wide artist journal matchbook style, I really struggled with the bottom flap but ended up using hidden magnets and it actually turned out great. My son in law loves it.

[@sherrytyson4321]

I can't stop making these! They are so cute!

[@Linda211]

These file folder matchbook journals are so lovely, Natasa!😍Thanks for inspiring us! ♥

[@sandrasimard1808]

You have come so far its unbelievable, i have been watching you since the begining of your journey i am never disappointed .❤❤

[@maineiacts]

Happy Greetings, Natasa!!!!! Oh My Stars!! You've Outdone Yourself, AGAIN!!!! honestly, its mind boggling how you have such an uncanny plethora of magically creative GOODIES to come up with every week!!! I'm really in love with this one! I've made smaller one or two. Way more complicated than they needed to be and I didn't really like them as much. Now that I screen what you have done I went in and started the process of making a couple prototypes!! Its taken me a while to acquire needed supplies over the years. Mostly on the cheap and hoarding, not knowing what the neck to do with it all lol!! THEN???,,,, I FOUND 💗YOU💗😇🙏 💚GOD BLESS YOUR KIND AND CREATIVE SOUL!!! MUCH RESPECT, Mindi in Iowa🌽🌳U.S.

[@EarthBeing3]

You’re such a joy to watch and learn from ~ Thank You for sharing your expertise to a wannabe crafter like myself 💛

[@Lunareon]

Lovely little journals! The customization possibilities are endless. As always, thank you for the tutorial and for the inspiration.

[@wendywilson1736]

Ahhh, an idea to straighten up the pile of cut offs from cutting squares for the envelope punch board. I keep them in a bin, but hate the cluttered look they present. I have junkmail envelopes galore, brads, scrap strips of cardstock, and other stuff to decorate our grocery list paper pads. I could get totally carried away with this little project. ☺️ Thank you!!

[@londongael414]

I hit the like button before watching, which I rarely do for anyone - and I was not wrong! Something about the large size makes these very attractive. It's just as quick to make a large thing as a small thing, so why not? These would be great for a specific purpose, eg notes from a one-day training course or workshop. The unfussy closure makes it perfect for out and about. Just stick a large pocket on the back for handouts, and with that simple but beautiful cover idea, you'd be the envy of your colleagues! I see what you mean about the tabbed dividers, but maybe waterfall pages would work? As usual, you've set the ideas going! 💗💗💗

[@rachellee.9389]

I thought I was the only one who did that for Natasa's vids. Glad to know I'm not the only one who knows they will LOVE her ideas.

[@lynnlogan7662]

Your tutorials are so clear and concise. You make it easy to follow along. And you always have awesome ideas! Thank you for sharing your creativity 💝

[@peggyboynton7726]

This project was very gratifying to complete. Since I'm in education, I have lots of old file folders about and this is a creative solution to turn them into something beautiful! I made three of them today. :)

[@brendaclark2703]

Hi Natasha, love these large match books! They are awesome , thanks for sharing your process have a wonderful rest of your weekend ❤️🤗🙏

[@sonyamartin6217]

I’ve ordered a few more supplies today based on these projects that I love 💕 yeah Natasha!!!

[@darvadeemac3515]

Love ❤️ this one too! Very nice Natasha. Have a great weekend. Hugs 🤗 Dee USA 🇺🇸

[@marlenegura1161]

YOU DID IT AGAIN..... BRILLIANT!!!!!! 💖💖💖

[@elainedudar1952]

Once again you have come up with a fabulous idea. Your mind works on overtime I think. Love love what you create. Always waiting to see what comes next.

[@TubeYouLena]

So cute! So satisfying -- 15 min & you have an eye candy & something useful. But hey, at 5:00 I, was surprised when you said the back with the brads being visible does not bother you… For me it is a natural opportunity to decorate & permanently secure. The only time I would not bother is when I want the brads to be temporary décor in a storage book (removable to be used in other projects). I will make a lot of those with my scraps for just taking quick notes during meetings. My personal enigma: store-bough notebooks do not entice me to take notes, I tend to keep them for something important and end up no not use them at all 😊.

[@susietruelove3657]

I love everything you did today and I love your crackle on your cover

[@cindyreseck4429]

Could not love these more!! Such a great project..can't wait to make some. You have the most creative ideas!! Thanks for more inspiration. You're the best..

[@selinastephens5265]

You are a never ending source of inspiration, thank you

[@donnacheney5509]

Another brilliant and beautiful project...a great way to use up my old file folders.

[@janetstubbington583]

Love this idea! I've made two large ones and a small one and see many more in my future. Thanks, Natasha.

[@carold.9626]

As ALWAYS THANX A MILLION FOR ALL WONDERFUL NEW IDEAS !!🎉❤

[@pamminevins8097]

Love this. I’m watching your video with my little grand daughter. She wants to makes some. ❤

[@robinsnest7627]

I may give this one a try. I think it’s awesome you have an idea and you share it as you go. Thank you for sharing your time and talent. Have a great day.

[@dellamurphy9169]

I think you are inspirational with your creative process! Thanks for all the ideas!

[@opus3164]

Thank you so much for all you do!! I LOVE watching your videos you have inspired me to make journals and craft for the first time in my life! You are funny too😆 Thanks for being you💝

[@dakielty]

Love these matchbooks. I do like yours better than the file folder, but i think the file folder idea would be great for sending items in happy mail

[@clairegagne6906]

Oh Natasa, I just love these larger matchbook designs. So simple to make. This will be my next project for sure. Love how you explain your process very well & we can all understand. You're a super crafter & so happy to be here to watch you create. Be well, be safe & TYFS

[@Sheamarie]

Great project. Perfect addition for a journal. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@carolewatkins1171]

Your videos are wonderful! Fun to watch and listen to…and your projects are attractive and simple, just perfect!

[@rataturner]

Cool idea. and your crackle paint looks pretty cool, it would look good as a Halloween themed journal.

[@rachellee.9389]

I'll bet those tabbed matchbook covers could be used to store off-cuts and other unused ephemera in each journal for the recipient. No scraps for you that way! Great idea, as usual, Natasa.

[@KateriBurnett]

Natasha. Hello hello, I always look forward to your videos and now you’ve done a marvelous project. I have made these also but never this big what an awesome idea lots more room to journal in. I will have to add that to my list of things to make and maybe today I will just do that. Hope you are well your weather is getting better and I’ll see you in the next video bye-bye👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻😊😁

[@toniscott1029]

Yet another beautiful and creative project!

[@SilverSithWitch]

I've made these before, smaller like 2"x3" but never thought to make them bigger. Brilliant! I'm off to the craft desk! 🫶👋

[@kimberleyclayton6875]

Pop a magnet strip on the back to hang on the frig for a grocery list!

[@hnttakata713]

Beautiful. I volunteer making crafts with kids and these are really fun

[@bevtieken4113]

I get so much joy making things for my journals, you inspire me over and over....thank you! I love that you don't use didgi (sorry if the spelling is wrong) kits, you do everything from scratch and you use just about anything you can get your hands on...love it! love it! love it!

[@louisakemp]

Truly inspiring. Hugs and kisses.... From South-Africa 🌸

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

I love your take on the matchbox folder.

[@tinkerdee5923]

❤ oh my … I really Love this idea ❤ those are beautiful .. Thank You 🙏 for sharing !! Have a great day !!

[@jandjjournalsupply]

I loved this project! It was so fun and super quick! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@lisahannon6465]

You made it seem so much less overwhelming!

[@tenshizara5557]

Love them all especially the one as a handbag tfs 💕

[@judiemjacobson4613]

I do indeed love this video. I don't know what happened to your video appearing like it usually does for me. So I had to go to your Channel site that showed your videos to find it. And I know that I had did the bell for getting notices. Hopefully it'll clear itself up by next week. I hope you and your family have a wonderful week looking forward to seeing more. I really like this idea I have seen others do it but not been inspired to do it until I saw this video. Three cheers for you

[@barbaracabrera207]

These are cool. I put on my TO DO LIST! TFS Austin TX USA

[@movednorthhomestead7244]

Love love LOVE 💗 this idea!! Thank you for showing us!!

[@victoriaguckian8578]

You never fail to inspire. Thank you!

[@murielwhite1746]

Greetings Natasa Your matchbook journals are so beautiful . What perfect timing, our friend gave us a large stack of file folders last week. Looking forward to making these.

[@btracey]

Simple and cute…my kind of craft 😊 Thank You! I ❤ your channel.

[@ludmillasomp4723]

Wonderful project n it makes a nice happy mail gift. Love them all. ❤

[@sylviecarpentier5008]

Vous avez un incroyable talent… merci infiniment de nous le partager 🥰

[@kellyhards8828]

Natasia, they are so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!💕💕

[@missyb.623]

Thanks for the reminder! I like to make matchbook notebooks for my kid's club at church. I think I will do this for Easter. I haven't done them in a bit. Also, I make them with a consumable option. I use an edge punch that makes the anchored side of the pages perforated, then they can be torn out. The kids love that.

[@thecheekynaildresser]

Love these....thanks for the inspiration! I started making some as i have a ton of file folders that work was discarding. Much from Canada

[@debs3301]

You are so very created - I love your channel. Thanks so much for the Inspiration!

[@ethellewis4988]

YOUR AWESOME SKILLS AND PROJECTS ARE AMAZING !!!!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you 🤗

[@wandabaldwin2479]

What a great Idea. your so clever! love all your wonderful Ideas! thank you so much.

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Super great idea, Love this journal. Thank You so much Natasha.

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

Fast and fun! Thanks for sharing! 🤗❤️ Tamara

[@roseapple8786]

Perfect. I like this idea. Thank you for sharing and God Bless.

[@joang.cavanna2046]

They're beautiful and cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@cheryldouglas234]

You are a genius! Thank you for all the inspiration ❤️❤️❤️❤️😊

[@annemarievandyk309]

Thank you once again. This will make a great add on with a gift

[@janiebrossmann1178]

Thank you for the advice, tips, and creative ideas 😊

[@susanbucklin3204]

Wonderful idea!! And if you don't have brads you could just staple.

[@joycemccullough7856]

What a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing your process. Once again I’m inspired!💖

[@lasmith1875]

I love the crackle book cover

[@judyandersen3842]

You are my favorite journal go too, or art crafts period! You are so creative, your work is so classy, your a great teacher, and your fun! I love what you do! Big hugs, Judy Plus you get to the point without dragging in unrelated chit chat!! 🥰

[@ForestDaughtersJournals]

What a great journal companion!

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

i love this idea - i've made small ones to put into journal pockets but i love this idea - thank you so much Natasa and i think the crackle book cover looks great xx

[@celinegrandbois7458]

I love this i work with kids and i know their going to love this note book

[@sherryliberto6749]

Cute idea . Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend. Sending big hugs Sherry

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you Sherry, you too!!

[@sarahbarna2719]

I love this idea, I didn't have any brads and wasn't a fan of the string on mine, but eyelets worked amazingly!

[@TreasureBooks]

Awesome!

[@57cparks]

Those are really pretty. What a great idea! TY for sharing.

[@lindaborland4849]

I always love everything you make ,you are so creative

[@TheBootedChick]

I so love all your videos. Very inspiring and great instruction.

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

I think I would re-fold the top to make it a tad bit longer front.. that would work for me…. We shall see.. I can hardly wait to try this. Thank you so much for sharing!! I love things you don’t have to measure.

[@lenawarelius4195]

Crafting along and haveing fun 😍 lots of love from arctic Norrway 🙌 🌻 🌺 🌼 🌹 🏵

[@flamingo.and.co.26]

Thank you! I am making a music book journal, I am going to make one of these matchbooks!

[@brendaholmes4411]

Thank you sooo much Natasha! These are wonderful and am going to start making some right now! 😁

[@cat3crazy]

I love it! This will be perfect for some pages I have that I wasn't sure how I was going to use them. I need to stop watching you because I end up purchasing craft supplies. LOL 😄 I didn't have any decorative brads so I had (absolutely had to) purchase some. I found a web site for Kaiser Scrapbook . Unfortunately I found it after I ordered from another place. Love your videos. You are so creative!

[@aprilcarter749]

This video was inspiring don’t know how I missed this one but today I made one and it came out beautiful. I didn’t have the green plant your size I had to cut trim my plant down for my small version. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@pquack51]

What a great idea!!! I love your videos! Thank yuou so much for sharing your expertise!