Turn Spare Cards Into Pocket Organizers

Have blank holiday/thank you cards lying around? Quickly turn them into a simple, handy folder!

Posted by Amber Y.

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I started this project because I really needed something to help keep my grocery lists and coupons together. I can't be the only one with a dozen extra Thank You cards lying around in drawers. Put them to use with this quick and easy DIY!

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • Embellishment(s)
  • Ruler
  • String Or Ribbon
  • Hole Puncher
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • 3 Blank Greeting Card And Envelope

Steps (12 steps, 900 minutes)

  1. 1

    Gather your supplies.

  2. 2

    The envelope will be used to create a pocket for your folder. For your reference, lay your envelope over your card and align it so that the open edge of the envelope faces the crease of the card; you want the contents of your folder to be secure.

  3. 3

    Once you have positioned your envelope, cut it in half, width-wise. (You may use a ruler to guide your cuts, but I chose not to for this tutorial).

  4. 4

    Discard the top of the envelope, or the half that does not allow for the open edge to face the crease when placed at the base of the card.

  5. 5

    Next, you must trim the envelope to fit inside the card. To make my cutting easier, I flipped my envelope over and aligned it with the crease. Trim the excess envelope to be square with the side of the card.

  6. 6

    Flip your envelope back over, open side facing the crease. Trim the excess off the top and back of the envelope, so that all the edges are even

  7. 7

    Your envelope pocket should now look like this.

  8. 8

    Place a thin layer of glue on the back of your envelope pocket, and align it (open edge facing crease) so that the bottom and right-hand side of the card and envelope are even. Press and smooth down to remove air bubbles and distribute glue evenly. *Note: tape also works just fine, if you don’t have any glue.*

  9. 9

    Your folder now has a pocket. It is not necessary to let the pocket dry before continuing, but be mindful that the pocket doesn’t become displaced. While the following steps are also not necessary, I chose to dress up my folder a bit. I started with a simple tie closure.

  10. 10

    Close the card. Punch a hole in the middle of the card, near the open edge. *Note I only have this massive three-hole puncher, but I made do. This would be much easier with a single-hole puncher.

  11. 11

    Cut a length of cord or string to tie the folder closed. I happened to have some yellow hemp cord. The length of the string is entirely up to you; I didn’t really measure mine. Next, simply thread the string through the hole you just punched, and tie a bow.

  12. 12

    And, finito! You’ve got a handy organizer. You may choose to embellish the card as you wish, or not (I used hot glue to add plastic gems to the front of my folder).