Christmas is almost here — but don’t worry, you still have time to make beautiful handmade gifts that your friends and family will love!
In this video, I’m sharing 5 creative, easy-to-make projects you can finish before Christmas — most with supplies you probably already have in your craft stash!
Here’s what I’m making:
🎁 A three-page folio
📝 A mini legal pad folio
✈️ A traveling journal (brand new project!)
💳 A gift card holder
💌 A card & stationery gift set
These projects are perfect for last-minute gift giving, craft fairs, or adding that personal touch to your holiday season.
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Project 1: 3 Page Wonder Folio
Folio base
~~you will need 3 pieces of plain cardstock that are 8 1/2" x 11"
~~Take 2 pieces and score on the 11" side at 3" ~~ 9"~~ and 9 1/4"
~~Take the 3rd piece of cardstock and on the 11" side score at 5 1/2"
Cover/pages:
~~3 pieces cut to 8 1/4" x 5 3/4”
~~3 pieces cut to 8 1/4" x 5 1/4" if you make the pocket or 4 pieces if you do not create the pocket (see the video)
Small Pocket Flap:
~~1 piece cut to 2 1/4" x 8 1/4"
Large Pocket Flaps:
~~3 pieces cut to 2 3/4" x 8 1/4"
Front Cover Flap:
-~~2 pieces cut to 1 1/2" x 8 1*4"
Pocket Inserts:
You will need to use your stash of pattern paper
~~Option 1 cut paper to 7" x 5"
~~Option 2 cut paper to 10" x 7" and score on the 10" side at 5"
Photo Mats:
You will need to cut white cardstock/copy paper to 4" x6"
Project 2: Mini Legal Pad Folio
Legal Pad Holder Solid Cuts
1- 8 1/4 x 11 inch left side cover, score on the long side at 3~~ 9 and 9 1/2 inches
1- 8 1/4 x 8 inch right side legal pad holder, score on the 8 inch side at 6 and 6 1/2 inches
1- 6 1/4 x 3 inch right side legal pad strap, score on the long side at 1/2 and 5 3/4 inches
1- 2 x 2 1/2 inch pen holder score on the 2 1/2 inch side at 1/2~~ 1 ~~ 1 1/2 and 2 inches
3- 8 x 5 3/4 inch cover, back cover and legal pad base mats
4- 3/8 inch spine mats
1- 2 3/4 x 8 inch pocket mat
2- 1 1/4 x 8 inch flap mats
1- 5 x 2 3/4 inch pad holder strap mat cover
3- 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch pen holder mats
Project 3: Magic Gift Card Holder
~~8" x 3 1/2" score on the 8" side at 4" , then turn once and score at 3/8" and 3 1/8"
**watch the video for cutting instructions and assembly
You will also need about 12" of ribbon
Project 4: Mystery Card Stationery Set
A2 card bases that are 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Start with 12x12 patterned cardstock
~~ cut the 12x 12 down to 4" x 5 1/4" this will be your mat layer
Bag Topper:
3" (w) x 5 1/2" (l) fold or score in half, attached to the top of the bag with a tiny attacher
Project 5: Traveling Memory Journal
We are using books that are 9 3/4" x 7 1/2"
Composition covers:
~~ 4 pieces cut to 6 1/2" x 9 3/4"
Harmony Hues Cardstock ~~ https://bit.ly/4mYFCOz
Three Leaf 9.75x7.5 Composition Books ~~ https://bit.ly/4qfy6QP
Dress My Craft Teflon Bone Folder ~~ https://bit.ly/3laXJFY
Dress My Craft Paper Trimmer~~ https://bit.ly/3cNJKhL
Dress My Craft Scoreboard~~https://bit.ly/3m1gPOS
Art Glitter Glue~~ https://bit.ly/3eCLjxS
Dress My Craft Craft Pro Ruler ~~ https://bit.ly/3HM9FJl
Ribbon Selection ~~ https://bit.ly/3cfeA5Z
Pattern Cardstock Section~~ https://bit.ly/4nyfOJj
Tim Holtz 9.5" Recoil Scissors ~~https://bit.ly/3Kb3EUa
Scor-Tape ~~ https://bit.ly/4hfGzj4
WRMK Crop-a-dile Hole Punch https://bit.ly/3Nzuaqc
EK Tools Embossing Stylus Set ~~ https://bit.ly/3vNIYOC