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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Repost ~ A Christmas Organizer

I thought this might be a good time to repost an organizer that I made two years ago.  I found it very helpful for keeping gift lists, food lists/menus, Christmas card lists, etc., organized and easy to find.   Plus, it’s a lot of fun to pull together the papers and embellishments and customize it for yourself {or even as a gift!}.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

My Manila Folder Planner & A Great Gift Idea

I saw this great project over at Pixie Dust and Heather did a great tutorial on how to make this planner. From her blog, I was brought to They Call Me Jammi's blog, who also made a great planner and provided a tutorial. I have not provided a tutorial, because I don't think you need to know how to get Mod Podge in your hair.

Here is my first go at this planner. I decided to do a Christmas one for myself and knew it would come in handy for all the bits and pieces of paper I write things on, stuff in my pocketbook and then find months later.

I used 4 Christmas scrapbook papers and alternated them throughout the project. This is not done yet, but is 75% completed. Here is the front.

I used a lot of these little holiday chipboard pieces that I picked up in a box from Michaels {37 pieces for $5.99 and I had a coupon}.

Here is the inside {or what it looks like opened} with the pockets.

Update today: When I did add the ribbon, I attached it with glue so that when I untied the folder, I didn’t lose the ribbon.  A fun and functional project!

My Thank You Giveaway is running through December 1st! Don’t forget to enter!

Kathy

11 comments:

  1. I absolutely need something like this. I currently have a pile next to my computer! It really is cute, too, and you can use it year after year! Love it, Kathy!

    XO,
    Jane

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  2. Great idea, Kathy!!

    Glad you reposted it!!

    xxoo

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  3. How cute...I need one! I have papers and receipts stuffed in an envelope. Thanks for the repost.

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  4. This is a great idea to stay organized! I have a list on my computer of all the people who sent Christmas cards and their addresses, it's pretty handy too but yours is much prettier!

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  5. So cute!! As for my stockings, The second one is the same (mirror image) I rec'd lots of emails so I will post them again. I just drew the stocking on paper and cute out the fabric and lining - I love them, I am going to MacKenzie Childs on Sunday and can't wait to show my husband how much I saved by making them - then I will buy myself something special with the difference- LOL

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  6. This is adorable! I love this idea! I'm so glad you reposted it because I didn't follow blogs then! Thanks for thinking of the late bloomers like me! I have to try to make this!

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  7. Hi Kathy,

    It's very pretty and a great thing to have on hand.
    How did you end up with Mod Podge in your hair.;-)

    Dee

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  8. Hi Kathy,
    This is totally adorable!!! I have a giveaway on my blog if you'd like to enter!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  9. What a pretty project Kathy! Do you still use it or have you made another one? I made one a few years ago and I still use it! Have a wonderful weekend! Angie xo

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy