Step-by-Step Guide: Crafting Unique Matchbooks with a Cricut Machine

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Skill level: Intermediate
Time: 45 minutes

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As a match collector, I am particularly fond of this fiery craft. Feel free to customize, from a design standpoint, as you see fit. If you’re into disco, as I am, you may be interested in the “Burn Baby Burn” SVG file that comes as part of my free matchbook project template.

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Materials

• Kraft paper (any color; I used brown, but white is a versatile option)

• Match striker paper

• Vinyl

• Transfer tape

• Cricut Machine (any model; I used Cricut Explore 3)

• Scoring stylus

• Glue gun

Design

1. Open my free matchbook template. (This will take you to Cricut Design Space.)

Cut

1. Follow on-screen instructions to cut the the Kraft paper

2. Follow on-screen instructions to score the Kraft paper.

3. Follow on-screen instructions to cut the match striker paper.

Construct

1. Fold along the lines of the scoring.

2. Tuck the tab on either side of the matchbook into the corresponding slot.

Glue + adhere

1. Glue the flaps using a hot glue gun.

2. Repeat as necessary.

3. Using your transfer tape, smooth over your vinyl design, peel away, and place over your matchbook.

4. Peel away the transfer tape.

5. Remove backing from your match striker paper.

6. Adhere match striker to the side of your matchbook.

7. Add matches to the interior portion of your matchbox.