Good Morning! Yesterday I shared with you that today I was going to share with you a way to "Use It Up" and this is an oldie but goodie….a keeper of all keepers because many people like a FUN way to give a check or cash!
I had a request from my dear Dad for these sweet little fun holders for the holidays…I know that I have been sharing with you many different ideas for gift cards….but my Dad is in the generation that prefers to give checks rather than a gift card!
Here are a bunch of pictures and I have bullet pointed the scoop for you! Please feel free to email me if you have any specific questions….It is my goal to have you be able to make FUN…EAST…PRACTICAL projects that YOU CAN DO!
- Take a 7" square of Card Stock
- Score at 1 1/4" and 4 1/4", fold and use bone folder
- Cut your DSP at 2" X 6 3/4" and 1" X 6 3/4". Use a small circle punch to do a half punch on the long side (just to make the check/cash stand out.
- Add Tear -n- Tape on the short sides and shown in the photos
- For the belly band – (the key for belly bands are to NOT TO make them TOO TIGHT as you want to be able to slide them off easily) take a strip of paper 1" X 7 " and coordinating color at 3/4" X 7" (I do not like to score the belly band, rather I wrap it around and naturally let the score hit where they need to and then use the bone folder….just remember not to make them too tight)
- To decorate, JUST HAVE FUN and USE WHAT YOU HAVE! I know that we are all in the same boat, there are many things that we have stashed away….USE IT UP!
I hope that you have enjoyed this post and have found it useful! This is one that I would definitely jot down the dimensions for the future. Actually I would MAKE ONE….then tuck the measurements in it for the future – I find it useful to do projects this way as then I can look at it and see the finished product!
Enjoy this Sunday. Many of us are getting ready for family, friends, great food….wonderful and special memories….WOW – a fabulous time of the year….enjoy it – embrace it!
Until tomorrow!
p.s. – I have not mentioned Eddie thins week – he is eating like a champion….chasing the donkey…..showing his teeth to Daisey-Mae when she is at HIS fire place….but each day is a day of joy…..he means the world to me and continues to make me smile! My brother comes home on the 30th….I just want him to see him as he is now….
Great money/check holders and love the “vintage” feel of making them. I know I too have family who prefer checks and this is a great idea. Love the idea for money too as great for weddings, birthdays, etc. THANK YOU!
I am thrilled to hear that Eddie is thriving, God bless him! I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers and hope that your brother gets to see him just as he is now.
May you and your family enjoy a wonderful Christmas and sending wishes for a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year for all, including all the fur children! Hugs and blessings!
Merry Christmas, Susan! So happy to hear how well Eddie is doing! And thank you for the great idea here … I will be making one of these as a pattern for next Christmas as well as for other occasions. As much as I enjoy gifts cards, there are many times “cash” needs to be given. I used the pillow box framelit a few times, but this is “flatter” for mailing?
Thanks! Will be cranking these out for the nephews because in their young world, “cash is king!” Have a Merry Christmas!!
We spent about 5 minutes talking and laughing about Eddie and Daisy Mae. Caleb said he wishes he was your next door neighbor so he could “see all the action” that goes on there. We’re so happy to know Eddie is continuing to do well; he is obviously hanging on because of the love and joy he is given from everyone in your family. What a trooper! I love your cash holder. Your dots and dashes really add a great touch to the belly bands!
Have a wonderful day! Hugs from us…give Eddie extra love from us too. 🙂