We know at this time of year no one has the time to do a lot of projects, so we decided to show you just a few projects this week that may help you with those last minute gifts that we all forget about. 

This is the first one and it is a sweet pocket folio. It has two pockets inside that will hold, money, gift cards, candy bars and more. Below are the measurements.

Cover is 8 1/2x7 and on the 8 1/2" side you will need to score at 4" and 4 1/2"

Pockets are cut at 6 1/2"x4 1/4" and you will need to score at 1/4"and 1/2" on two long sides and 1 short side. Cut away the boxes where the score lines cross and then apply your adhesive to the end flap to be ready to glue on your folio. 

Take a ruler and measure in from the bottom of the cover 1/2" and from each side 1/2" and make a small mark this will show just where to lay the pocket in and keep it as straight as possible. 

Your top flaps for the pockets are cut at 3 1/4"x2 1/2" and on the 2 1/2" you will need to score at 1 3/4 and 2 inches. You will need to cut a small angle on the end with the score marks so you can slide these into the top of the pocket and glue down to the cover. I put magnets on mine but you could always use velcro or ribbon to tie them. 

Mats for the pockets are cut at 3"x5 3/4"
Mats for the front and back are cut at 3 3/4x6 3/4 inches.

I closed mine with a ribbon and then decorated. and you are finished. 

Hope you give this a go, and thanks so much for watching. 

All product used is listed below the video with links as to where to purchase. 

Free PDF file below for the topper. 

Cardstock for cover is cut at 4"x8" you will score at the 1/2" on each end of the long side. Fold these two pieces over and glue down.

Closure is 3"x3" score at 1/2" and glue both sides together then round just one end. 

The mats are cut at 6 3/4"x3 3/4" black mat
White mat is 6 1/2"x3 1/5"
Design paper mat is cut at 3 1/4x6"

The inside mat is cut at 6"x3 1/4"

Paper for the inside is cut at 6"x3 1/4"

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Cardstock 9x3 1/2 inches score on the long side at 1/2"x1", 5" 
Mat for the front cover is 3 1/4"x3 3/4"
Inside color page holder is 5"x3 1/2" score at 1/2", 1", 4", 4 1/2" turn one turn and score at 2 1/2", 3". 
Color pages are cut at 2 3/4"x3"
Stripe for the bottom is cut at 3/8"x9"

FREE FILES BELOW

Hey guys, since I am having to take a small break on tutorials, I wanted to go ahead and give you the files for the Sleigh we will be making using products from our November kit. I have all the templates, SVG, PDF files, as well as the written instructions below. I will get the video up tomorrow I am hoping. I go back to see my doctor today. Am still weak but feeling better. 

Now you can cut all of this from card stock if you want to, but I just used some of our thin chipboard and cut it our. This makes it a little stronger. Either way will work. 

For the inside sleigh part I did use some card stock that was included in our kit, but I also used some scrap pieces of the light weight chipboard to go on the bottom and the ends, just to make it a little stronger. I am going to use mine for table favors, and place hand lotions, hand sanitizers, lip balm, gloves for men, chapstick for men, etc in mine. So I wanted mine a little stronger. 

The full sleigh from back to front measures right at 10" and it is almost 6" tall, therefore it will hold lots of goodies. The inside of the sleigh is 4"x5"x2 1/4" so nice and big for lots of candy and goodies for your guest. Decorate these up with colors and items to match your decor and you have a very nice addition to your holiday table. 

The paper for the inside of the sleigh is cut at 8 1/2"x9 1/2". On the 8 1/2" side you will score at 2 1/4" and 6 1/4", turn one turn and score at 2 1/4" and 7 1/4". You will cut up on all the score lines as shown in the template, wedging out just a small amount on the inside ONLY.  Then glue these together creating your box, or the bed of your sleigh. 

I cut my light weight chipboard for the bottom just shy of 4" by 5" this allows for it to fit right down on the inside. Before you place the chipboard in cover this will paper so you don't see the raw chipboard. Do the same for the ends pieces. They are cut just shy of 2 1/4"x4" and you will cover them with paper but on the top side, make sure to leave the paper 1/2" longer than the chipboard so you can fold it over and there is no raw chipboard showing. This example is shown in the photo above. 

Now I used the upper and lower templates to cut out red and then I will be cutting out gold or silver for my bottom runners. In the photo above I am just showing you how I am doing mine, right now it is just clipped on because I want to get my runners covered before I glue the inside on. But this gives you and idea of how it is suppose to look. 

When you are ready to glue the box, inside part, on just center it the best you can on the first one and glue then you should be able to closely mate up the other side. 

Now comes the fun part just decorate anyway you would like, add whatever you want, this is all up to you and it will be beautiful. I still have to pull out some Christmas decor to put on mine, so I probably will finish it tomorrow. I am hoping to get the video loaded ASAP. 

​Let me know if you have any questions. E

To find products used and all measurements look at the other blog post HERE. 

This project is the easiest yet but it looks so wonderful when you finish. Below is all the pieces of chipboard you will need so get those ready, then tomorrow we will decorate. Can't wait to see the outcome? Then make sure you are subscribed. 

You will need: 
2 sheets of 7"x7" chipboard
1 pieces of 5"x5" chipboard
1 pieces of 3"x3" chipboard
12 pieces of 1"x7" chipboard
4 pieces of 1"x5" chipboard
4 pieces of 1"x3" chipboard
4 pieces of 2"x10" chipboard that you will score with a knife in the center at 1" as shown in the video. Score just enough to be able to fold it a little. 

About 30 pieces of 1"x12" constructions strips.

Follow the first part of the video for how to assemble this, it is easy but really hard to write down here. If you get your chipboard cut then just follow along as I put mine together, it will come together before you know it. 

Below are all the products I used and the link to where to purchase. 

Hope you have fun with this one. We will finish up tomorrow and do the decorating. 

E

We are again using up scrap paper and making skinny notepads. These take very little paper and you can even use up those half sheets you have to create these. The video for the making of the notepads is HERE. 

You will need a heavy cardstock for this cover. That way you won't have to worry about putting any extra chipboard inside.

The cardstock is cut at
10 1/4"x 5 3/4" and on the short side you will score at 2 3/4" and then turn all the way around to the other side and score at 2 3/4" again. 

Round the corners if you want to I think it makes the pad look better. 

The notepad is 2 1/4"x9 5/8", this is the size of scrap paper I had so this is what size I am making mine. 

Mats are, white one 2 1/2"x9 7/8" and you will need 3 of these, 2 for the outsides and one for the left inside cover. I also rounded these corners. 

Design paper is cut at 2 1/4"x9 5/8" and you will need 2 of these. 

The chipboard for the back is cut the same size as the paper pad
2 1/4x9 5/8". 

The red topper is cut at 2"x2 1/4" and on the 2" side you will score at 1" and 1 1/4". 

Put the topper on the chipboard first then attach to the paper pad. Glue the chipboard down to the inside of the cover and you are finished.  

You are now ready to decorate, that is all there is to making this cute notebook and they are Craft Fair specials. I usually sell these for about $3.50 and they go over very well, and all I used is scraps. 

Here is a link to the Craft Fair playlist if you want to check out the other videos in the special series. 

Below are the products I used. If we don't sell it I have put a link to other stores that have them in stock. Some of these are my affiliate links and if you purchase through these links I make a few cents, and it really helps me out. I am also an affiliate of Maymay Made It, so if you shop there, through my link, it helps me and her out a lot. Thank you all for your support.

E 

Sorry I couldn't find the stamp pad or the mesting inset oval frame. Hopefully you may have someing in your stash to use.