Using Newspaper as a weed block/ mulch

Every year I spend WAY too much time weeding. I think everyone does. I actually am not one of those who can't have a weed in sight, I just like to make sure that the weeds aren't bigger than the actual plants I planted.
Weed Mat is expensive and Mulch doesn't really break down fast enough to till back in.

So it was suggested to me to use newspaper as a weed block. It's biodegradable, it would allow moisture to pass and may even retain moisture- PLUS it's almost FREE--- sounds like an awesome idea.
Of course I had to look into it a bit, and then play the the crazy inventor thing and I came up with an idea to use newspaper to keep your garden (relatively) weed free.

Here it is- Your and my secret... and everyone elses on the entire world wide web... but right now- Our Secret:

1. When you are planting your plants you dig your hole where you want them,
2. Cut a small  X out of the newspaper  I think 3 sheets maybe 4
3. Lay the newspaper over the hole obviously lining up the X with the hole
4. Plant the plant 'into' the newspaper
5. Repeat as you go down your row overlapping paper so no weeds could peek thru
6. Weigh down the corners of each of the papers I'm going to use either a little dirt or small rocks
7. Wet the paper to make sure it stays in place, and so that your transplanted babies get water

So if I am lucky I will get to actually plant something in the next few days (tomorrow?!!) and take pictures to post here...

Wish me luck. I just hope I don't get stuck reading the funnies and get nothing done :)