Thursday, July 21, 2011

Christmas in July - Holiday Planner


Thank you so much for joining me for my Holiday Planner project for Christmas in July hosted by Giselle from Cross My Heart Paper Crafts!

Warning: LOTS of photos, so here we go...



In the 1st pocket we have covered notebook for writing down your present list. I wanted it to be covered from peaking eyes. :) In the third pocket there is a receipt envelope. This is just a legal size envelope that was sealed and then I cut about 1.5 inches off one side so that it fits well in the planner.


In the 2nd pocket I made a folder to hold my return address labels, labels I printed from my Christmas card list, and stamps. That way when I am ready to send my Christmas cards I can grab this folder and everything is ready to go!


In the last pocket I have notebook paper and a calendar on the front to help keep track of events and errands. I stamped different Christmas sentiments on the paper to keep in the holiday theme. I did three of each stamps so there is a total of 21 papers.


I also added a loop pen holder on the side because I NEVER have a pen when I need one! LOL I attached a long ribbon on the back side of the planner to keep it tied neatly together so it can easily fit in a purse. The total size is 7.5" x 4.75"

Here is one more shot of the planner open and filled.


Want to know the biggest secret? IT'S MADE FROM A 2-POCKET SCHOOL FOLDER just like this one...


I cut it down to 7.5" high and then folded each side in half - TA-DA, a pocket planner! Now just cover with paper and embellishments. :)

Hope you enjoyed my holiday planner - thank you so much for stopping by! Remember to leave a message on my post HERE to be eligible to win a Scrappy Moms Stamps Winter Wishes stamp set.

{{{ HUGS }}}

12 comments:

1 bonnie said...

How stinkin' cute...I love this, it's so pretty! :) Hugs x

2 Sarah said...

LOVE this sooo much. I have to go out and find a folder to make this :)

3 Janet said...

This is a great idea and I love that it is from a folder will definite have to give this a try.
Big Blog Hugs

4 Mommy's Crafty Creations said...

I Love it!! Now I want to give it a try and see what I create. TFS!

Veronica
mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

5 scrappy critters said...

This is the most CLEVER and adorable planner ever! I sooo need this. Christmas is coming:0)

♥Tammy

6 Cathy said...

I love everything about your planner..papers ..how it folds.. and what you put in it. TFS
mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com

7 HappyPlaceJen said...

WOW!! This Christmas planner is FABULOUS!!! Thanks for an awesome idea, Mel! I love all of the sections and the use of the SM Winter Wishes set on it. Stylish and purposeful!! :) ~Jen http://happyplaceforjen.blogspot.com/

8 abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Great idea! I love that you used a folder!

Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

9 SugarGem said...

This is so cute and cool

10 Stephenie said...

Very cool! Thanks for sharing this great organizer, I can never seem to keep it together (In more ways than one) lol.

11 Dawn G said...

What a great idea. I love the patterned papers. You've totally inspired me! TFS! -http://deegeescraps.blogspot.com/

12 Live Love and Scrap said...

Wow Mel!!! Its wonderful...I LOVE IT!!!

hugs,
Sarah

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