Christmas List Planner

My friend Anne told me of a great idea she was working on and

shared a website that hosted the "how to's" of this

creative little idea!  I took the main concept

and switched it up (or down) just a bit

to fit my own needs and style!

 Here is my completed project, complete with a

ribbon to hold it together!

I tri-folded a piece of cardstock paper and

stamped the outside cover.

Inside: I cut some designed paper to use as dividers

as well as some notebook paper.

Behind the first divider I have 8-9 pieces of paper

to use for notes of who I need to buy or make

gifts for... 
I'll also list ideas and the stores to

visit to make purchases!

I decorated & tucked in the envelope flap and

will use this to hold receipts (all in one place!).

Behind the other divider is note paper for lists of

"Christmas Ingredients",

the food that we have during the Christmas holiday season

and what I'll need to buy to prepare it.

And another envelope for coupons!

I'm sure there are LOTS of things that you can add

to make this work for you. You can decorate

with stickers instead of stamps. You can

change colors, add doilies 

or even buttons to decorate.

Next time, I think I'll adhere a page with

the calender on it to the inside cover!

Bottom line... it was fun
and I only used what I had in the house already!
NOW...  it is in my handbag ready to be used!

Check out Simple Lives Thursday hosted
at Sustainable Eats for more ideas to
simplify your life!

What are you using to keep yourself organized for
the wonders of the Christmas season?