Oct 19 2007
Christmas Photo Wallet!
It’s almost time to start considering what special hand-stamped items you would like to create as Christmas gifts! 
Actually, this idea is well-suited for many gift-giving occasions. Just collect 3 pictures or even 6 … decide on an appropriate theme, and create your own photo wallet for Grandparents, new parents, Aunts, Uncles, friends, teachers … the list is really endless. I created this Christmas-themed wallet for a recent Splitcoast Tutorial. all specific instructions and measurements can be found right here: Splitcoast Tutorial Photo Wallet. We even have a “printer friendly” version of the tutorial available through that link. While you’ll find the specific details for cutting, etc. on the tutorial, I’ll include extra photos here, to enable you to better see the inside. As always, clicking on the smaller photos will pop up a larger version for you. *wink*
The wallet is held closed with the embellished “belt”. I’ve layered a strip of Certainly Celery cardstock atop Purely Pomegranate cardstock, adhered the ends to fit the wallet, and embellished with cut & layered floral images. These images are attached to a base of Scalloped Punches in Celery, covering the seam on the belt itself.
This is a full view of the inside, with the photo covers closed. I’ve done everything with stamps on this wallet, but of course, you have the option of using Designer Series papers as well. Since I stamped and embellished the interior photo covers before attaching them inside the folds of the wallet, it was easy to add some heat embossed images with Heat & Stick Powder and Dazzling Diamonds glitter before the final arrangement was settled.
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You’ll create an area on the inside of each photo cover that will allow space for journaling or for additional photos.
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Left is a view of the first Photo Cover inside.
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This is a peek at the second Photo Cover on the inside.
And finally, you will see Photo Cover #3 below. The bottom flap simply folds up into the mid-section, which folds up to the top section, and the top flap folds down over all. The belt is the “tie that binds”, and can be as simple or as ornate as you would like!
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I welcome you to link your wallet creations here, whether they are on your blog, or uploaded to our special SCS Photo Wallet gallery. I would love to see your creations!
15 responses so far
Beautiful job Bev! I love the bright & fresh Christmas colors.
Oh my gosh, is this adorable!!! What a fabulous little gift item!!! I hadn’t seen the SCS tutorial — congrats on writing it — love having acccess to those tutorials at any given time — thanks for taking the time to write it!!! You are right — there are endless occasions to give a little photo wallet like this — wonderful project!!!
Oh, this is just fantastic!!
This is gorgeous. Thank you for showing all sections of your creation. love how your phot captures the beauty of even the paper you used. TFS!
GOJUS!!!
This is so pretty Bev!!! What a treasure when you get your pictures in!
Hi Bev,
Remember my closure comment about the wallet? Now I know how I would do it: with magnets. “Would” I say because there is no time for actually making one, I’ll tell you why soon…. very exciting news 🙂
This is fabulous, Bev — love it!!
Oh…I just love this Christmas wallet!! So very pretty!!
Tex, this is lovely! I can’t wait to try it. You did a great job on the tutorial.
This is absolutely OVER THE TOP!! I LOVE IT!! I’ll be showing this to my customers & they are gonna fall in LOVE with you!!!
HUGS to you Tex… I hope to see you again!!!
OMG, this is just stunning, so festive, how great to showcase your photos!!! Beautiful work!
What a wonderful and ambitious project and a fabulous gift idea! I love how this cute set can be used for more than just Christmas, too. This is absolutely super, Bev!
Gorgeous-I love it!
This is a very nice hand-made gift! Beautiful work!