I learned this fun project from my upline Mindy Gray at a team event this week, and I had to share – so it was the subject of this week’s Facebook Live. I should also mention that Mindy gives credit to our friend Candy Michael for showing her how to make it – very typical that we are all sharing and CASE-ing each other!
The version I made last night (shown above) uses Celebrate Everything designer paper with the Snowman Magic Bundle and a greeting from Brightest Glow. I have put that Facebook Live on my YouTube channel, and you can view it here…
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The gift wallet opens as shown above, and each side can hold a note card or any type of flat gift, like a hot cocoa pouch. I have put one of our precut and scored note cards in each pocket. There is also a vellum pocket that is perfect for a little gift tag or a gift card.
The one on the left is the version we made at our team event, also made from a print in the Celebrate Everything designer paper collection. The stamps are from Sweet Gingerbread. It holds pocket cards as shown below…
The wallet itself is easy to make from a 8″ x 12″ piece of designer paper. The paper is scored along the 12″ side at 3/4″, 6″ and 11 1/4″, and along the 8″ side at 1 1/4″ and 5″. Watch directional prints, and keep in mind that the 1 1/4″ dimension is for the flap at the top of the pouches. You may need to refer to the video to see how to use these score lines as a guide to cut the base shape.
The vellum pocket is made from vellum measuring 5 1/2″ x 2 1/2″, and scored at 1/4″ on three sides.
The pocket cards in the black and pink version are made from 3 1/2″ x 5″ cardstock mats with 3 1/4″ x 4 3/4″ Basic White stamped layers.
I made a coordinating gift card holder with the leftover 4″ x 12″ strip of designer paper. This is my all-time favorite (and easiest!) design for gift cards.
The 4″ strip was scored at 3″, 6″ and 9 1/8″. The 3″ section is the one that creates the pocket with the diagonal fold. The 2 7/8″ section is folded back on itself to create the end flap (at left in the above picture). The greeting is stamped on 2 7/8″ x 3 3/4″ Basic White, matted on 3″ x 3 7/8″ cardstock.
These are really fun designer paper projects. Our designer paper is so perfect for these because of its weight, and the fact that it is two-sided! I hope you’ll give these projects a try! The products used are on a carousel at the end of this post.
And if you are still reading…I would like to repeat some thoughts from a post I made last fall. They are even more applicable this year as I consider the changes I need to make in my business.
My favorite part of the job is creating and sharing new projects. I welcome visits from Teammates, Customers, Demonstrators, and Customers of other Demonstrators 🙂 It has always been my intent to freely share ideas.
My following has increased by all measures, and I really do appreciate that! Unfortunately, like many Demos, my sales are down, and that does have me questioning the time I can devote to sharing my projects.
I am opposed to offering big discounts and freebies that entice Customers away from my own Teammates and other Demonstrators. The vast majority of Demonstrators cannot provide big discounts and excessive freebies. I offer a modest gift for my customers from the Stampin’ Rewards that are collected from our combined orders.
I know there are many factors currently affecting sales. However, if you are a Customer, you can help – please do not choose your Demonstrator by the discounts and freebies. Instead, consider where you get your ideas and who you would like to support. This is a thoughtful PSA from me today, and I thank you for considering it! It may be a losing battle, but I say it for the sake of my Team and all of the other Demonstrators who share so freely!
