Happy Thanksgiving!
As paper crafters, we love to make handmade cards for the Holidays, including our Christmas Cards. And inside those cards, we include a Christmas letter. But here's an idea...what if we combined the two? This is ReNae with the FotoBella Design Team and I wondered, Instead of making a separate card and letter,
What if we sent out Christmas Pocket Letters this year?
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Pocket Letters are "all the rage" right now! The Pocket Letter trend began early this year by designer Janette Lane. (see Janette's video here) Using a 9-Pocket page protector, and pretty patterned papers along with some little goodies, you can create your own Christmas Pocket Letter!
Today I'll show you how I put together this delightful pocket letter using Bo Bunny's "Sleigh Ride" I want it all Bundle" by FotoBella. You will LOVE all the amazing paper, buttons, brads, ribbons and other embellishments included in the Sleigh Ride Bundle!
To make a Pocket Letter like mine follow these simple steps:
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From the Patterned Paper, select the images you want for your pockets. I used the ones pictured below. Cut 9 rectangles at 2.5 x 3.5 inches. (You will need to cut the journaling cards down 1/4 inch on all sides to get the proper measurement) |
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I also used paper from the "Noteworthy" pack. There are lots of cute images from which to choose. (Note: If you wish to decorate the back of the pocket letter like I did, cut 18 rectangles)
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Cut 9 rectangles at 2.5 x 3.5 inches. (You will need to cut the journaling cards down 1/4 inch on all sides to get the proper measurement) |
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Round the corners of the cards using a corner chomper. |
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Slide your cards into a 9-pocket clear plastic pocket page. (These are available almost anywhere, including dollar stores and office supply stores.) |
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Arrange your cards on the front of the pocket page
as desired
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Decorate the back of the pocket letter. |
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For the tiny letter insert, score one of the 6 x 3" papers at 2" and 4". You will find this size in the Ephemera pack. |
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Trim one end of the rectangle into a point to create your tiny letter. |
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Write a short note to the recipient, and use a paperclip for the closure |
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And the large Sticker sheet all make great embellishments! |
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Use scraps from your stash to make embellishments |
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Here I made decorative clips using items from the Bundle! |
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The clip fits nicely inside one of the pockets! |
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Here I created a little banner and adhered it to the outside of the pocket letter sleeve. |
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I added a sticker to the outside of this pocket. Cute! |
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Using the items in your bundle, continue decorating each pocket as desired. |
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Decorate both the inside and outside of the pockets! |
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Add a little wash tape to the side, tie a bow using the ribbons (included in the Bundle) and you are finished! |
You're ready to fold it up and mail it!
You can always substitute photos for patterned paper, your recipient would love that!
Here are close-ups of the individual pockets.
With so many beautiful embellishments in the
I had lots of options for decorating them!
So Beautiful I love this xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks!!! It was a lot of fun!
DeleteI love this!!!!! The pics of the how to is awesome too!!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish you could see it in person😊
DeleteWonderful idea. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteYes, a nice change from red and green!
DeleteOH my! So much yumminess in this pocke letter. Love Bo Bunny papers, beautiful layout
ReplyDeleteOops pocket letter😊
DeleteThank you Susan!
DeleteThis is beautiful. One of the best I have seen. I love the theme and colors you used on it :-)
ReplyDeleteI liked the rustic woodsy theme too!
DeleteBeautiful. . Love the colors
ReplyDeleteGood for winter, not just Christmas
DeleteThanks for showing how to make the pocket letter.
ReplyDeleteNow I can make a pocket letter, the I want to do for a a long time.
Oh Telma I'm so glad!
DeleteBeautiful job! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Stacy!
DeleteThis is beautiful
ReplyDelete😊
DeleteThat was supposed to be a Smiley face!
DeleteI LOVE Bo Bunny papers. What an awesome Pocket Letter. You gave great directions. I am sure anyone would feel great getting this PL.
ReplyDeleteI hope the recipient thinks so LOL!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet. I love winter and this collection is perfect for that theme.
ReplyDeleteYes Patty, I agree! This is not just a Christmas or holiday paper collection, it's perfect for anything winter! The papers in his collection a really pretty, and have a lot of snowy scenes, and snowflakes, and outdoorsy-type pages.
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