I find that when it comes to making Christmas cards that whilst I look for ideas that are quick and easy to put together when I have to do quite a few, I do like to produce a more elaborate card that I can give to a special friend or family member.

The best thing about making Christmas Cards is that there is such a beautiful range of papers, embellishments and bling available that can help you to create both simple and elaborate cards and because its Christmas you can really indulge...............................................

I hope that you enjoy view and creating the following cards as much as I enjoyed making them. All the supplies to make the cards can be purchase at http://www.littlepacksdistribution.com.au/

Pocket Christmas card

Items required:
A5 white card
White card stock 8 x 13 cm
American Crafts 12 x 12 paper – Thin Mint 8 x 13cm
American Crafts 12 x 12 papers – Garland Greetings
Doodlebug Design Inc 12 x 12 papers – Holly Jolly 10 .5 x 14.5 cm
Red/Green/Gold tripe 3mm grosgrain ribbon x 10cm
Acetate or clear plastic 8cm x 10cm
Pre-printed Christmas greeting
Gold kindy glitz

CARD FRONT
1. Fold the A5 card in half. Draw an arched shape window in the centre measuring 6.5 cm wide 7 9cm high. Cut it out. (See image for guidance)
2. Attach the Holly Jolly paper to the front of the card and cut out the window.
3. On the inside of the card attach the acetate or clear plastic
4. Use double sided tape or glue to seal the bottom and side edge of the card closed forming a pocket.
5. Cut out holly pieces from the Garland Greetings paper and embellish the front of the card.
6. Apply gold kindy glitz around the window frame
CARD INSIDE
1. Attach the red/green/gold ribbon to the top of the 8 x 13 white card creating a loop.
2. Attach the Thin Mint paper to the card piece sandwiching the ribbon in the middle of the two pieces.
3. Cut out a holly piece to embellish the card slide.
4. Attach the pre-printed Christmas greeting to the card slide
5. Slide inside the pocket. The greeting should be visible through the window.