Matchbook Organizer

I created this organizer with 20 matchboxes - a cost of about $1.50 at walmart. I also used one of my favorite items: chipboard (which again you can get from anywhere... cut up mailing boxes or cereal boxes even so that you can essentially get this item for "free!") I covered the individual boxes with a total of 2 sheets of patterned paper. I glued the boxes together - 4 sets of 5 boxes 1 on top of another. Then I punched holes in the front of the part of the box that slides out. I tied ribbon in a knot through the holes (you can get a skien of ribbon for 50-cents or buy by the yard - you will need only one yard for this project). Then I matched the back of the boxes at a 90* angle with the front of another set of boxes. Repeat this until you have a square. I used a fast setting white glue like elmers to attach the boxes easily and permanently. I cut the chipboard to size on the top and on the bottom, and then covered it with patterned paper. After I glued on the top my box was ready to go with 20 small drawers for jewelery or small craft supplies! It makes a wonderful desktop gift or a sweet present for a female who has a lot of jewelry :)

I love how this orgnaizer helps me keep track of my "little things" :)