Folded Thankful Card

Idea from DisneyFamilyFun.com Small enough, easy to make. This clever keepsake unfolds into an impressive multiple page book. Invite your family to fill its pages with the things they're thankful for this Thanksgiving or just keep it for your thankful thoughts..

Materials * card stock or scrap- booking paper
* scissors * glue * ribbon (optional)

Instructions 1.To make one, first cut construction paper into 5 or 6 6-inch squares. (Another one for yourself can be larger or smaller). 2. Now fold each square in half horizontally, unfold it, fold it in half vertically, then unfold it again. Flip the square over, and fold it in half diagonally once. Poke in the corners, as shown foldout booklet (see link below) 3. Line up the squares alternating which side is up (determine this by looking at the point in the middle of the square). Overlap the neighboring small squares within the larger squares, and join them with a glue stick. 4. Fold up the book. For a finishing touch, glue a length of ribbon to the back of the book, then wrap the ribbon around the book and tie it closed. 5.Decorate cover page using all the skills and extras you can thing of to make it look really nice.

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/foldout-booklet-1027097/

Tips on using or making one for family Thanksgiving Make a short book for each Thanksgiving guest,omitting the ribbon ties. After each person writes notes of gratitude (leaving the end squares blank), join the books together to make one big thank-you. This can be read aloud before dinner.