Coupon Book

Ok, here is the first of my 3 new exciting projects - a Coupon Book! It's made out of CD envelopes! I know, right?! Who'dathunkit! This is the perfect little book for storing coupons because each page has a "window" so you can see at a quick glance if you have any coupons in that category or not. How cool is that!

We all know how the price of food is going up, up, up! So if you are a coupon clipper, then check this out!

Supplies:
(8) CD envelopes
Bind-It-All
5/8" Bind-It-All O-wires
(2) 5" x 5" chipboard
(10) 5" x 5" patterned paper or cardstock
(2) 5" x 5" white cardstock
1" circle punch
paper trimmer
adhesive
file tabs/inserts
stamps, ink, ribbon, and other embellishments

Directions:
1. Using your paper trimmer, cut the flap off of each CD envelope.
2. Cover chipboard pieces with patterned paper on one side and white cardstock on the other.

3. Stamp around the edge on the front of each envelope.

4. Adhere patterned paper to the back of each envelope. I used the Brighten My Day Wing It Collection from The Angel Company.

5. Punch a half circle at the top/front of each CD envelope using the 1" circle punch.

6. Bind the book all together with the Bind-It-All.
7. Attach file tabs to each envelope. My categories are hand-written on the inserts. You can make up your own coupon categories but here is what I used: Beverages, Breakfast, Cleaners, Dairy, Fruit & Veg., Misc., Snacks, and Pet Supply.

8. Embellish the front and back as desired.

Let me know what you think!

Remember my "One Sheet Pocket Book"? Well...............come back Friday to see my "One Sheet Pocket Book On Steroids"!!!! It's soooo cool!

Thanks for stopping by! Tootles!

25 comments:

Erin said...

This is really cute Vicki! I will have to make one of these for our coupons. Thanks for sharing!

Myrnabs said...

This is awesome!! I love it!!! Thumbs up for VICKI!!!! TFS!

AmethystCat said...

super cute and very handy! Can't wait to try it!

Rita Holmes said...

What a cute idea Vicki! You never cease to amaze me!

Anonymous said...

Great idea Vicki! Sorry I've been an AWOL sister. I'm trying to get caught up on all my "visiting".

Keep up the scrappin'!

Anonymous said...

This is super fantastic! Love it, Love it, Love it!!!

rita wetzel

mel4christ said...

great idea and so much cuter than the plastic accordian coupon holders they sell!!!!

Smiles,
Melanie

Lisa said...

Wonderful project Vicki--thanks for sharing!

Dianette Seda said...

This is a great tool for people who use coupons. Shame we don't use them here.

made by fifi said...

brilliant idea - pretty colours xx

Aimee said...

very cute!!! I'd like to try to make one of these--can you get the "bind it all" in a regular craft store?

Rita Kegg said...

I love your blog Vicki!! You do some great projects and your tutorials are awesome. Thanks so much for sharing with all of us. Blessings

Just Me said...

This is cool (does "cool" age me? LOL) Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

What a great idea! I have some of those just waiting for a project AND just got my BIA last week! Woo-hoo!

Anonymous said...

What a great project Vicki! I just threw out my old coupon keeper because it was falling apart and now you've inspired me to make a new one instead of buying one!

ChristinaS

Bridgett Owens said...

I have wanted to do the coupon thing for such a long time but they always get wadded up and torn up in my purse, even in my billfold they fall out and go in a million different directions! What an AWESOME way to keep track! This would even be great to keep receipts in, and so much more! The wheels are turning now! I have to make this!! Thanks for sharing such an awesome idea!!
(Angelhood 2)
Bridgett

Anonymous said...

What an AMAZING Coupon Book this is. LOVE your colors and have to say that it looks like a project I'm going to have to try. Thanks for sharing-you do AMAZING WORK! Kadie

Leanne said...

This is brilliant! I clip coupons and then never use them. Maybe this would inspire me?!?! Fabulous job!

Sarah said...

This little coupon book is great, Vicki! Thanks for sharing.

Sarah G.
Angelhood 2

Rita Holmes said...

Vicki..just stopping by from the Angelhood. I never get tired of looking at your work!

Char said...

Oh gosh yet another fun project to use with my BIA!!! Thanks!!! I just did the other cute one you shared not to long ago with the 12x12 paper.

I think I have some of these CD envies around....guess what I'll be doing today?

Thanks so much for your great ideas!! Can't WAIT to see what else you have up your sleeve!

BIG HUGS,
Char

Darcie Helt said...

This is awesome, I have been putting off buying a coupon holder for unknown reasons but know I know why! Sooo cute, I can't wait to stamp this Memorial day weekend! Thanks for sharing your awesome projects!

~T~ said...

I love this! You are so awesome! I'm gonna make me one!!! Thanks for the inspiration and idea! Sweet! You do such cool stuff.

Tonya

Dawn said...

Fab Idea - love it!

Anjie Kay said...

I am going to post this on my blog my readers will love it! I love it! :)

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