Directions for Gift Pouches

[havefunstampin]

Have you seen the 6x6 Pouches in the gallery -

Supplies Needed:
1 Piece of Cardstock (cut 6 � wide by approx 8-11 long � the length will depend on what you want to do with the pouch flap)
1 Piece of Cardstock optional (cut 6 x6 � to stamp on and place inside the protector)
6x6 Page Protector (I think SU ones work well they are strong but any vendor 6x6 works)
Other optional supplies : you can use Velcro to close the pouches, some use ribbon with hodge podge, some tie the pouch with a ribbon � try different variations. Check out the links to samples below the directions.

Directions:
Take the 6x6 page and cut the ring end off but leave the sealed edges on it. Cut your cardstock to 8 1/4 inches long by 6 1/2 inches wide (some people use different measurements but I found this is what I liked best. Fold over the paper at the 6 � line leaving a 2 inch flap coming over. There are several things to do with your flap.. take a corner punch and round the edges then use velcro and a button to fancy it up, punch a hole or a slit and run ribbon, twine etc thru and around to hold the flap down. Tear the edge for a different look, make a diagonal flap etc.
Stamp the paper in areas that will be visible on the pouch, I do both sides as depending on how the pouches sit in there you can see the stamped design thru. (or you can use the extra 6x6 piece in a different color and stamp place inside the pouch for a different look). I use the sticky tape to stick the 6x6 pouch to the cardstock, make sure the opening is at the top where the flap will come down. Fix your flap to how you like and add embellishments.
Recently I was a hostess of a 6x6 pouch swap the swapees and I made 2 coordinating cards to go in each pouch � they are great to give as gifts, we did a baby group, floral groups and a thank you group. Check out some of the pouches from that swap in my gallery below .. it was one of the most successful swaps I have ever done so much that I was convinced to do another one and most of the 1st swap participants want in on it. Want to get some new ideas then think about joining the swap.. click on the link below!

Join the Gift Pouches Swap - Forums at Splitcoaststampers

Check out the various pouches you can make: (Some pictures are a tad blurry and don�t do the pouches justice due to my dial up I have to reduce the quality)

This one is one of my fav ones I did for this swap in the thank you category � I wasn�t sure about it at first but it all came together beautifully.
Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

Laura (lynstr) signed up for several categories in the last swap and her coordinating sets were adorable!
Thank you Pouch - Gallery at Splitcoaststampers
Baby Pouch - Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

This cute blue/choc chip set was made by Susie (shuber) for the floral section in my last swap! Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

Elaine (Elaine Dukin) did this cute set for the floral section, love the colors and flowers!
Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

Heather (stampinmomof2cuties) did this too cute! Baby Pouch these are great to include in with your shower gift� I have done these several times with thank you cards in them for the new mom to use
Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

For more pouch creations take a look at the following galleries:

My Gallery which has a huge assortment:
havefunstampin's Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

My swapping friend Kisamari � her gallery puts mine to shame � her pouches for the last swap are in her gallery:
Kisamari's Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

[etsdas]

Thank you for the nudge. I absolutely have to do some of these. Quite a while ago I bought a fair amount of "other" cs, and, typically for me, have been trying to use it before buying SU - but I have anorder coming and I think that will make a lot of difference in the results. Thank you!

[scrapstampindiva]

TFS - i am def. going to do some of these! :-D

[Amy C]

I was a little confused by the directions, though.

I cut my paper a little smaller than the width of the pouch and put it inside.

If I did this right, the picture should be attached...

Otherwise, I need a tutorial on uploading.

Thanks for looking!

[prchvs]

How many cards will fit in the pouch? (with envelopes)

[jenpeel]

I have one on my blog, but instead of cards inside I stamped a notebook, a pen, candies, & two magnets. Check it out: http://jenstamps.typepad.com/photos/...s/0604064

[ddeck]

I am confused about the 6x6 page protector. Does it come in that size or do you have to cut down a full size proctector? If you cut it down, how do you seal the open side?

[Farmwife]

wowzers... thanks for these directions... I will be making some of these very shortly!

[SusieQ4417]

I'm very confused, but I don't get why you put the page protector on the front. Why not just put the stuff inside the pouch?

[kraftykylie]

wow what a great idea!!! I stumbled across your invention (which is fantastic by the way) going through the OSW gallery one by one...sitting up into the wee hours of the morning. Worth every sleepless second!!!