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How to Organize Cards

16
Jan
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Hi Pebbles friends, it’s Wendy Sue here today sharing an idea for organizing cards!  You probably already know, but I make cards.  A lot of cards.  A lot lot lot of cards.  I love having a huge stash of fun cards to choose from for just about any occasion.  The only problem is figuring out how to best organize them.  I’ve tried lots of different ways over the years (here’s a link to the system I tried last year HERE).  But I’m still looking for the best system for me.  So this year, I’m going to try something new.  I’m putting the Project Life system to work for me in my card-organizing endeavor!  When I thought of this, it almost seemed TOO easy.  Most cards are 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ – which means they fit almost perfectly in a 4″x6″ page protector opening.  I don’t mind having them stick out of the top just a bit – in fact, that makes it easier to pull them out.  And I love the idea of being able to organize the cards by theme, and see them all in a glance – no need to pull out a stack and flip through each card – just open the binder and flip the pages! Here’s a look at my new system:
How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

I made cards for each card “theme.”  These cards will separate the sections in my binder.How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc
I’ll place each one in the top right corner of a page protector for easy reference.

How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Here’s how easy it was to assemble each of the cards.

First, I cut a 4″ x 6″ piece of patterned paper for each card, and a 3 1/4″ x 4″ paper as well.  I found the themes on the “thankful” paper in the Woodland Forest collection – but many of the Pebbles collections have a similar page that would work!  I also pulled a cute embellishment and some twine for each card.

How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

The first step is to stitch, with a sewing machine and white thread, the patterned paper to the left side of the neutral 4″x6″ paper:How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Next, place the “theme” card on the right side, slightly sticking out over the top of the card.How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Next, I used a mini stapler to add the jute to the card. Here’s a simple way to add a jute bow.  Staple the jute down wherever you want the bow to be.How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Tie the jute in a knot over the staple (this will pretty much hide the staple).How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Now tie a bow – the staple has disappeared and there’s a perfectly placed jute bow!
How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Add the wooden embellishment to the left side of the card.How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

That’s it!

How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Now repeat the process for each card:

How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

I added some thickers to the label holder in the spine of the binder:
How to organize your homemade cards by @wendysue for @PebblesInc

Now just tuck your handmade cards into the divided sheet protectors and you’re ready to share love through your cards!  One other thing I like about this system is that I can use some of the other page protectors to hold different sized cards – or even tags.  If I use a regular 12×12 page protector, I could even tuck in gift bags!  Another thing I think I’m going to like about this system is the convenience of seeing which themes need to be replenished!  When I’m in the mood to create cards, I can flip open the binder and see which theme has less “inventory” to choose from and go from there!

Thanks for stopping by today.  If you have a favorite way to organize your cards, please share in the comments – I love seeing how other people organize!!

Supplies:
Warm & Cozy “Cozy Comfort” Patterned Paper
Woodland Forest “Thankful” Patterned Paper
Woodland Forest Wood Veneer Shapes
Woodland Forest 6×6 Paper Pad
Woodland Forest Cardstock Stickers
Natural Twine/Jute
Project Life 12×12 Faux Leather Binder (Black)
Project Life Page Protectors
Mini Stapler

Filed Under: Cards, DIY, Organization, Tutorial, We R Memory Keepers Tagged With: Cards, Organization, Project Life, Warm & Cozy, Wendy Sue Anderson, Woodland Forest

Comments

  1. Ines says

    January 16, 2017 at 8:00 am

    Very nice! Do you only fill cards into the top right space, or do you fill in the whole page? Thanks

    • Wendy Sue Anderson says

      January 21, 2017 at 8:27 pm

      Ines, The cards in the upper right corner of the pages are actually “dividers” or “tabs” for each theme. I’ll fill the other pockets on the page with actual cards for each theme! –Wendy

  2. Elizabeth says

    January 16, 2017 at 11:00 am

    What a great idea! I already have the supplies! Fancy that!

    • Wendy Sue Anderson says

      January 21, 2017 at 8:26 pm

      I love when that happens!!

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