Birthday Binder - a simple easy way to keep track of birthdays
This project is one of those that have been on my list to share for quite a while. My mom actually made this birthday binder for me a few years ago and I think it's the most clever thing.
Supplies Needed for a Birthday Binder
bindersheet protectors
scrapbook paper
paper/printer
scissors
adhesive (glue sticks, scrapbook adheseive, tape, whatever you have)
How to Make Your Birthday Binder
1 - Begin by creating your monthly birthday tracker. Use a google doc or other word processing program to create your monthly tracking sheet. It's pretty easy to make one and simply change out the month and adjust the dates as needed. If you wanted you could print the birthday names you could totally do that too. Mine are just written in.2 - Gather coordinating scrapbook paper. For each month you will need a full 8 1/2 X 11 sheet and one that is cut in half to be 8 1/2 X 5 1/2. You can also use small scraps to label each pouch with the month. You can practice your hand lettering, or simply print off the months in a fancy font. Adhere them to the 1/2 sheets of scrapbook paper.
3 - Insert both your half sheet and full sheet of scrapbook paper into a sheet protector. With scissors, cut close to each side until you reach the 1/2 sheet of paper. Then simply fold the protector between the two papers to create a pocket.
4 - Repeat with each month and then insert the birthday tracking sheets.
5 - Add birthday cards. I used to make fancy embellished cards. I don't have the time anymore, so when I do a handmade card, I'm all about the embossed cards. (I use my cuttle bug) Add a bit of color with markers to dress them up a bit more.
It's an easy project to keep your birthday cards organized and help you to remember your loved ones birthdays.
This is so clever. I am the worst at remembering dates! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday. Hope to see ya next week.
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