TPD: Happy Holidays Mini Book w/Pockets (ed.2/10)

I want to do a Happy Holidays swap that allows us lots of creativity and a chance to try a number of things suggested by many of you in the group ideas thread. This is what I came up with:

From only one sheet of double sided scrapbook paper, make one of these cute little mini books with pockets for your partner (this tute is provided as a starting point only).

ADDED OCT. 2: If you prefer printed instructions, look here. This book is made basically the same way as in the other tutorial, it is just bound/finished differently.

Decorate your book as you like and then fill each of the 8 pockets with one little thing.

Please note for filling the pockets:

• At least two pockets must contain a handmade item and you may use any materials and any techniques you like.
  AND
• One pocket must contain a Christmas/Holiday wishes note to your partner.
  AND
• The other 5 pocket items may be purchased or handmade - sender's choice.

Ideas for filling the pockets:
- embellishments, e.g., paper flowers, rhinestone stickers, chipboard shapes, etc.
- die cuts
- fun ribbon, string, yarn, thread, etc.
- buttons
- gift tags
- ornaments
- mini envelopes
- clear stamps
- a special message, poem, saying, etc.
- stamped images
- brads
- ATCs
- inchies/twinchies
- tiny zine
- beads
etc.

This is supposed to be a little Happy Holidays gift for our partner, so please gift wrap it. Tissue paper is light and this should not cost a lot to mail anyway.

I see this as having 2 possible themes:

• Merry Christmas (secular only, no religious theme please)
  OR
• HAppy Winter (nothing specific to Christmas per se)

If you have a preference, please post your chosen theme below. If not, it will be sender's choice.

I have set the dates early in the hope that everyone will receive their swaps before the holiday rush and well in time for the holidays.

Please pm me if you have any questions as I do not check my swaps every day. Thx.