Mine looks almost identical to Lorri's on the outside, but because I will be dealing with young girls, I had to simplify her design. Instead of doing the paper piercing and faux stitching, I just used a black marker to make dashed lines. Because of this, I also used Close to Cocoa cardstock instead of Chocolate Chip so you could see the "stitching" better.
The inside of my wallet is very different - again, I simplified it, but I actually prefer the look of this window - complete with transparency film and all! What Dad doesn't want to carry around a picture of his little girl in his wallet?! ...but since I don't have any little girls to use for an example, you'll have to imagine my little hockey player with pig-tails and bows. :o)I only included one pocket in mine, and the girls can choose to either get Dad a gift card (Home Depot, Starbucks, a movie theatre, his favorite restaurant, a golf pro or tackle shop, etc.) or they can slip in a personal hand-written note. There is even room on the pocket to sign their name.
This is only one of the projects we'll be making this month... I am not finished with the rest. But who can resist coming JUST for this wallet?! The workshop is on Saturday, May 31st from 2-4pm. Girls ages 8-15 are welcome to attend either alone, or with Mom. The cost is $10 per child, or $15 for a Mother/Daughter pair if Mom wants to make the projects too. Contact me right away to save your seat!
EDITED TO ADD: I have completed an Instruction Sheet for this project! Visit my Instruction Sheet Archive to learn more... this project can be found with "My Other Cards".
5 comments:
OMG! This is fantastic! I've never been so inspired by a Father's Day card. I really struggle with these because both my dad and my father-in-law passed years ago. With our first child last year, I've had to really remember Father's Day. I cannot wait to tackle this card! Thank you so much for sharing!
Beautiful as always! You are so talented! I love visiting your blog.
This is just adorable, Michele.
OMG, Michele! I love the changes you've made to Lorri's design to cater to your class participants! Very clever!
Wow! This is beautiful. Thanks for the wonderful idea and link too. I can't wait to try this with my own kids! Their dad will love it, maybe even their grandpa too!
-Darleia
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