Happy Monday! I hope your Mother's Day was wonderful. Mine was incredible. My children all sang to me and gave me hand-made cards (I've taught them well) and presents. It was so sweet. Then my husband surprised me with a huge present...a Cricut Expression!!! I couldn't believe it. Then for dinner my husband fired up the grill and made grilled hamburgers, pineapple rings, and red potatoes. It was so good! I didn't want the day to end.
Now that Mother's Day is over, it's time to start focusing on Father's Day. I was looking at Lorri Heiling's blog and she had directions on how to make a wallet out of cardstock. What a perfect gift to make for the men in your life for Father's Day, a birthday, graduation, etc.
The inside has pockets to hold four gift cards as well as a pocket to hold money.
I wrote Lorri an email asking if she would mind if I made a video tutorial on how to make the wallet. She said to go for it so that's just what I did. Enjoy!
If you get an error saying "video no longer available," try refreshing your screen (F5).
Here are the measurements I used in the video.
- Outside piece (with the rounded corners) 9" x 3 1/2" scored at 4 7/16" and 4 9/16"
- Inside piece 8 1/2" x 3 1/4" scored at 4 1/4"
- Larger pocket 4 3/16" x 2" Cut 2
- Smaller pocket 4 3/16" x 1" Cut 2
- Basic Black 1 7/8" x 2 1/8"
Thank you Lorri for allowing me to share your fantastic idea. ~Dannie
Stamps: Rough Texture Wheel, All Holidays
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Basic Black
Ink: Bravo Burgundy (wheel), Chocolate Chip, Versamark, Basic Black Marker
Accessories: Sponge Dauber, Clear Embossing Powder, Crafters' Tool Kit, Sticky Strip, Corner Rounder
Wow, I like it, maybe I will make one self.
Posted by: Eli | May 12, 2008 at 04:04 AM
Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing! Question -- where do you buy the Sticky Strip?
Posted by: Brea | May 12, 2008 at 06:40 AM
OHHHH CONGRATS on your EBUG!! I LOOOVVEEE MINE!! I even have some p.j.'s on it! lol
Now to enjoy your tutorial!!
Posted by: Ellie Augustin | May 12, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Thank you soooooooo much for the tutorial.. I saw Lori's project and wanted to attempt it... but.... :) You have made it possible! :) You are the QUEEN of video tutorials! Patty
Posted by: Patty Bennett | May 12, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Thanks Dannie! That answered my question about the bending problem : ).
Posted by: Tamara | May 12, 2008 at 09:35 AM
Wonderful tutorial, Dannie!
Posted by: Erika Martin - Stampin' Mama | May 12, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Dannie, what a wonderful job you've done with the video tutorial! Excellent!!! Easy to follow, clear explanations and instructions ... AWESOME JOB!!! First class all the way!!!
Thank you for giving credit to my friend, Lorri Heiling for her original idea! Isn't she awesome?! She's one of the most creative people I know, and I'm so blessed by her friendship!
Posted by: Nancy Riley | May 12, 2008 at 01:30 PM
Dannie,
Great video, easy to follow.
Also, I'm so jealous, just last night I was looking at the Cirut Expression online. I've always wanted one, however they are so expensive and I'm not how easy they are to use, on TV it look so easy. It would be great to know how you like yours.
Thanks
Posted by: Jan Waters | May 13, 2008 at 01:16 AM
Thanks alot for showing me how to make wallet. It is so beautiful. I can make the wallet for gift certicated. You are very good organzation for sample.I thought it was real wallet. Great work. Thank you for your sharing.
Posted by: Roberta | May 13, 2008 at 02:03 AM
Thanks for sharing Lorri's great idea with the rest of us. Your tutorials are great. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Anne McIntosh | May 13, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Thanks so much for this tutorial! I know I will use this one lots!!!
Posted by: Peggy-sue | May 19, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Wow, what a neat project to make! Love it and your tutorial is awesome. I plan to make a couple of these for myself. Thanks so much!
Pinky
Posted by: Pinky | May 20, 2008 at 04:25 AM
Just loved this. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.
Posted by: charlotte ann howett | May 29, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Great Tutorial!!! I just made a wallet for my DH. We have a running joke that I think he needs a new wallet and he swears he doesn't, so this will be the perfect father's day card for him.
Posted by: ChrisE | June 02, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Dannie, this is such a stunning idea! I have just posted it on my blog with a link back to you. Thanks so much for sharing your terrific idea!!!
Posted by: Kim Evans | June 03, 2008 at 06:42 AM
I made one B4 the tutorial came out... a little trial, but I got it... your video made everything so much easier!
Thanks for sharing and breaking down the project in smaller units so that we can all make one.
Thanks to Lori for giving you permission to make this video. Kudos to BOTH of you. Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | June 17, 2008 at 12:17 PM
This idea is so WONDERFUL! I'm always searching for masculine cards and this one will top my list. Keep those videos coming. You were fantastic -- and thanks so much for putting the measurements below the video!
Posted by: KT | July 11, 2008 at 09:32 AM
wow, i'm just passing by to your blog and that's really a good gift for a father.
Posted by: Logo Design | December 30, 2009 at 12:35 AM
Great! I am currently planning to buy a new wallet for my dad, but it seems I can make wallet with the help of this flower tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
-pia-
Posted by: gift to the Philippines | May 30, 2010 at 06:48 PM
I love my father . and i want to give this wallet on the next father day.Thanks for share its making tips . i will like this blog and bookmark it to make this on the father day to gift this wallet to my father.
Thanks.
Posted by: Custom Logo Design | October 26, 2010 at 01:28 AM
Love it ... made one for my grandson for his birthday. Wendy
Posted by: Wendy Wright | March 04, 2012 at 02:25 AM