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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Third Day of Christmas: Coupon Book

Kim Holmes from our Design Team created this fun project with our Polar Expression Collection. It's a "Countdown to Christmas Coupon Book" and yes you can really tear the coupons out of the book because the pages are perforated. Instructions for creating this fun project are listed below all the pictures.




Instructions:

Step #1 – Cut 24 pieces of matching cardstock 3 x 6

Step #2 – Cut 2 pieces of chipboard 3 x 6.5

Step #3 – Using the perforation blade of your cutter – perforate all cardstock pieces 1.5 inches down from one end

Step #4 – Round bottom 2 corners of cardstock and chipboard --- opposite end from perforation

Step #5 – Using Bind-it-All --- punch holes in all pieces of cardstock and chipboard

Step #6 – Layer pieces as follows: chipboard, cardstock color #1, cardstock color #2, cardstock #3, repeat using all cardstock and finish with back piece of chipboard.

Step #7 – Decorate all pages being careful not to cover perforation marks!

78 comments:

  1. How pretty is that!! What a great idea. I'm saving the instructions and hope to whip up one of these.

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  2. OH how cute! I love the little polar bear image.

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  3. Those are so cute!! What a great idea.

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  4. Oh Kim! I adore this!!! It's just perfect!

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  5. great project for stocking stuffer-now, if only I had a Bind-It-All! Love the coupon for the peppermint hot cocoa!!

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  6. Oh my gosh, this is sooo cute! I can think of many other uses for this concept! I'm definitely saving the instructions! Thanks!

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  7. Super cute! What a great idea for a Father's Day gift down the road too! I love ideas for my BIA!

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  8. Ohmygosh, that polar bear is soooo stinkin' cute!

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  9. This is a darling project and I even have a perforating blade for my trimmer! I'm all set!

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  10. I adore this project Kim!! Very clever!

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  12. What an adorable idea! I think I may make a 12 days of Christmas version for my daughter!

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  13. OMGosh...What a cute, fun and practical idea!

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  14. Beautiful! Love how it's also portable!

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  15. Gorgeous work! And a great gift idea for any time of year!

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  16. Super Cute, Love the colors, the papers are stunning!

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  17. These are darling and a very clever idea!

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  18. This is just the cutest thing ever! Love it!! Gotta get this line!!

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  19. Im loving all the creative ideas, this could have so many uses!

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  20. Oh, this so cute. I am so going to have to make this.
    tricia

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  21. So cute!! Love how they are embellished & the size.

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  22. wow stunning little book, i must try this!!

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  23. I really love the originality of this idea!!! Thank you so much!!!!

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  24. oh my goodness! this is just too cute! thanks for sharing!

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  25. I love this little book! I want this collection so bad!

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  26. Wonderful little books - just love this pp range.

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  27. WOW! Such talent! Loving all the inspiration! Will have to keep this bookmarked so that I can make one, would be a fun project with my Grand daughter.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Me-Ma Kim

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  28. what a creative and super cute idea!

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  29. They are so cute! I just love their stamps... I just picked up some christmas themed ones that would work great for recreating this project! I can't wait to get home and start! Thanks for the ideas!

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  30. What an adorable book !! And it's such a great idea !!

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  31. This is just perfect Kim! Love the idea, especially with the Polar collection.

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  32. Simply adorable, the polar collection works perfectly.

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  33. This is ONE project that I definitely want to do before Christmas ... I simply love it - tfs, Kim ...

    Love, Tracy G

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  34. Could this possibly be cuter??? Nice work!

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  35. If this isn't the cutest thing!!! I'm book marking this idea so I can lift it whenever find this line!!

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  36. Great idea, I'll keep it in mind for next year.

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  37. What a super cute idea....love, love this stuff

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  38. How cute.. I love the project!!!!

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  39. This is such a great idea, and not only for Christmas! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  40. Love this album, it's so cute, and love the punches and embellishments

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  41. That sure is one cuuute coupon book <3

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  42. Just a perfect little thing to do and you could adapt it for any time of year

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  43. WoW thanks for the awesome share of this project. I love it and so sweet on how thwey are decorated.

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  44. Very original. I would have a hard time tearing the pages out of such a cute album.

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  45. What a great idea! Love all those embellished pages!

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  46. Neat idea, turned out really cute!

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  47. This is just adorable! I love all the special details!

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  48. This is so adorable. Very original! TFS!! :)

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  49. so cute...fun project even for little ones!! Great idea!

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  50. These look fun to make! Great job on the covers, love the festive colors and designs!
    DeniseB

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  51. wishing i had a binding device...

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  52. Okay, that is so darling, love how you used the itop punch to decorate the pages.

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