Alter Somethin' Days - Dear Santa Pockets

Friday, October 21, 2011














It's time for Alter Somethin' Days!

{This feature will now take place once a month instead of bi-weekly so that I have time to make unique projects that I hope you will enjoy}

This month's project is a fun one that you can do with your kiddos. It involves leaving fun little notes for Santa. I call this one...

"Dear Santa" Pockets! 

Here are the supplies you will need:

1. White cardstock (Bazzill)
2. "Dear Santa" stamp (Michael's)
3. Mini kraft sleeves (Canvas Corp.)
4. Christmas paper (MME)
5. Scallop & Circle Punch (SU!)
6. Glue Dots
7. Ribbon or trim (RRR)
8. Mini pencils (Michael's)
9. Ink (SU!)

Now go grab the kiddos, lay out your supplies, and start having fun.


#1 - Cut your cardstock into 3" x 5" squares.

#2 - Stamp the top of each square then set it aside to let the ink dry.


#3 - Use your punches to cut out Christmas paper. Layer your paper on top of each mini kraft sleeve. I used Glue dots to adhere each piece.

#4 - Let your kiddos write their own personal messages to Santa on the cards. Insert the cards into each kraft sleeve.

#5 - Tie a piece of ribbon or trim to the bottom of each bag for more decor.

#6 - (optional) - you can add lace trim or a small doily to each sleeve and then place your paper on top.

#7 - For gift giving add a mini pencil inside each sleeve so that the recipient can write their own message.

You can leave these under the tree or on a plate of cookies for Santa.

Now here's my message to Santa...{LOL}


Have a happy weekend!
Kirsty Vittetoe said...

That is so very cute, and sweet too! : )

Monika Wright | I Love It All said...

you know I love this, really love! hmmm, i have tons of kraft bags, too!

Sheila aka SassyLady said...

What a darling idea. Love it! i bet the children just love you to pieces! TFS

Nubian Crafter said...

What a cute project... I really need to get on the Holiday wagon! TFS

bonnie said...

Oh my gosh sweetie these are sooooo cute! I need that stamp!! ;) Hugs x

Jan Hennings said...

what a sweet idea and love the RRR :)

BabyBokChoy said...

omg, you so deserve an iPAD!!!!!! :) Cute cute idea! Happy Friday to you!

Debbie said...

So cute Angi!!! Love the Dear Santa stamp!

Jean said...

How cute. Hope you get your IPad! :)

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

OMYGOSH!!! Soooooooo cute cute cute! I loveeeeee it! :):):):):):):):):):):):):)

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

What super duper cute pockets! I LOVE your little note to Santa--I might have to make one for Christmas this year!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Anita Rex said...

What a fantastic project! Such a great idea! Totally inspiring! :>

Melanie - The Paper Retreat said...

These are so fun and adorable! Dear Santa, I would like to get one of these cute little pockets that Angi made (oh, and an iPad too)! LOL! :)

Sherrie K. said...

What an awesome idea!! Very cute! TFS!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

These are so super cute! My would say Dear Santa, Can I please have more paper... I have been really good! LOL!
Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

~amy~ said...

super fun projects...you so deserve an iPad:)

Linda said...

Oh I think you have been good enough for an iPad2. LOL Love this idea. Maybe I would get Christmas presents if I had one of these hanging around. I think I would need to make it 3ft by 6ft for my Santa to notice it though. LOL
Love the Idea.

JustYolie said...

That's on my Xmas wish list too!! LOL Great idea!

Kelley Eubanks said...

These are adorable!! Love them! I hope you get your IPad! :) I am going to add you to my google reader... I don't know why I haven't before! Cute Cute stuff!! :)

Audrey Frelx said...

Angi, how cute!!! Sooo sweet!

The Cropping Canuck said...

Dear Santa,

I've been good. Can I have Angi's talent?

lol

Great Christmas idea!

farmhouse-story said...

so very cute, angi! love my ipad--hope santa comes through:)

Dora said...

Those are very cute!

yyam said...

Ooh...how cute is this! :)

Audrey Pettit said...

A-Dorable, Angi!! Love this idea and love how cute they are! The one with the doily is my fave!! The added detail on that one is just stunning. :)

Valerie said...

We have already been talking Christmas gifts around here, I have got to make these!

sandi said...

Oh Angi this is just so cute! I really love the sweet little note that you've been good and just need an ipad...me too!!!!!! :)

Emily (stampingout on SCS) said...

This is a great idea, Angi! Love it! ;)

Janice said...

Angie, these are adorable!!! Makes me wish I had youngsters

Crystal said...

AWW what a GREAT idwa Angi, LOVE THESE!!

Kate said...

These are so cute - and your note made me smile. May your Christmas wishes come true!!

Regan said...

Sooooo.... Cute!!

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