I have used the DSP, Berry Delightful, from SAB 2021; but you can use whatever supplies you have on hand.
Project Recipe
Holder Measurements:
Soft Seafoam Cardstock:
6 1/8" x 11" scored at 5" & 6", 2" x 5" scored at 2" & slightly less than 1", 2" x 8 1/4" scored at 4 1/4" & slightly greater than 5 1/4"
Shaded Spruce Cardstock:
4 3/4" x 5 7/8" (x2), 4" x 6 3/4" (x2) scored in on each side and up from the bottom at 1/2" & 1", 3/4" x 5 7/8", 1 3/4" x 3 1/4"
Basic White Thick Cardstock:
1 5/8" x 3 1/8"
Garden Green Cardstock:
2 3/8" x 3 3/4" scored in on each side and up from the bottom at 1/2" & 5/8"
DSP (For front panels and spine):
4 5/8" x 5 3/4", 3 1/8" x 5 3/4", 5/8" x 5 3/4"
DSP (For narrow strip on the front, and small inside pocket)
1 7/16" x 5 3/4", 1 1/2" x 2 1/4"
DSP (Layering for inside pockets)
2 3/4" x 4 1/2" (x2)
Metallic 3/8" Edge Ribbon--12-13"
Card Measurements:
Basic White Thick Cardstock:
5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" (x6)
2" Circle (x2), 1" x 4" (x2), Story Label Punch (x2)
Mercury Glass Acetate:
1 3/8" x 4" (x2)
Front & Back of Holder:
On the left hand side (back) adhere the larger DSP to the cardstock and adhere to the back.
On the right hand side (front) adhere the DSP to the cardstock and adhere the narrower piece of DSP to the cardstock. Then adhere this layer to the the front.
Inside of Holder:
Adhere the two thin strips to the inside spine of the holder.
Inside Large Pocket:
Apply tear and tape along the edge of the foldline at the 1/2" mark on all three sides. Adhere the DSP to the center front.
Apply lining up the lower edge of the pocket with the bottom of the card holder.
Small Pocket:
Apply tear and tape, as previous step. Adhere to the left side of the larger pocket. This little pocket can be used to insert postage stamps.
Belly Band:
Punch the shorter piece, on the side closest to the first score line. On the larger belly band (8 1/2") punch on the side that is farther from the end. Burnish all folds well. Stamp the sentiment on the Basic White with Shaded Spruce. Adhere to Shaded Spruce and to the front of the belly band. Insert on the holder and tie with ribbon.
Card #1:
Adhere DSP to the card front. Stamp greeting of your choice with a coordinating color. Adhere to DSP and add embellishments.
Card #2
Follow same instructions as Card #1.
Card #3:
Same instructions as Card #1.
Card #4:
Same instructions as Card #1.
Card #5:
Adhere DSP to card front. Then run a strip of Stampin' Seal in the middle of the Acetate Sheet, adhere to DSP. Stamp sentiment, adhere to Acetate with Stampin' Seal. Embellish.
Card #6:
Follow instructions for Card #5.
Inside view of holder