By Noreen Doll.
This One Sheet Advent Pocket Book is actually made of 3 one sheet books put together, as 24 pages were needed for the 24 days in December leading up to Christmas Day.
So basically, you make 3 quick and easy 8 page pocket books and then combine them into one larger book.
Ideas for Christmas activities and holiday fun can be found here.
Supplies.
3 – 12×12 inch Sheets of Scrapbooking Paper
Sharpies, Crayons, or Colored Pencils
Stickers and Embellishments for the Pages
Binder Rings, Twine, or Ribbon
Washi Tape or Scotch Tape
How to Make a One Sheet Folded Advent Pocket Book.
1. Follow the directions here for the Basic One Sheet Folded Pocket Book.
Check the supply list there for additional needed items.
Make 3 folded pocket books, but don’t bind them yet.
2. After making the 3 books, decorate the top half of each page above the pocket.
If you are using double sided paper for the books, you don’t have to do this step. But it is fun for kids to do.
3. Punch the 2 holes in the side of each book where it will be bound. (Or use a Bind It All as I did.)
Make sure the holes are in the same place in each book, so they match up when layered together.
Attach the rings or twine to the holes to bind the books together.
4. Make 24 tags to slip into the pockets. My tags are 2 inches by 3 1/2 inches and made from manilla folders.
Write a fun Christmas activity on each tag where it will be covered by the pocket.
5. Slip a tag into each pocket. As each day arrives, pull out the tag for that day and do that activity.
Find a list here of ideas for Christmas activities.
Tips
We found Sharpies tended to bleed through to the other side of the paper,
so we used stickers to cover the spots.
You could also make Easter, Valentine, or Halloween countdown books. Just adjust the number of one sheet books to accommodate the pages you need.
Noreen Doll
Margaret Marion says
Thanks so much for this great tutorial. I am going to make books like yours for the familie.
Dear greetings, Margaret
Noreen says
I love these books! I hope your family loves them, too!
Christie says
Oh my goodness…this is so cute! I love this idea! I’m stopping by from Lou Lou Girls Fabulous Party. Have a wonderful week!
AmieJo says
This is a great project that I am pinning to do with my kids when they get older.
JaneEllen says
This is such a fantastic project to do. Think my youngest grand child (14) would love this. Am going to pin this so I don’t forget, would be fun to do this while she’s on Christmas vacation from school. She loves to craft and says she loves to craft at our house cause I’m open to doing different things and I have lots of different kinds of craft supplies, (think having the craft supplies is best part for her). She loves to go digging in my “stuff” as she calls it.
This looks like such a fun project, so glad you shared it. Happy week
Team Craftwell says
So cute! and what a great idea!
Team Craftwell
Pam - GetSilvered says
Found you via the create and share link party. I love this idea, thanks for the pocket book instructions too!
Patricia B says
Super cute idea!! Thanks for sharing! Love ya’
CrazyTourists says
Wow!! What a great idea!!! I will try to make it, for me and my pen pals!
Thanks!
Debbie Ealer says
such a cute idea. Wish my nieces were closer , I would love to do this with them 😀
Rebecca Lewis says
What an awesome idea! I pinned this to hopefully make it this year! Thanks!
Rebecca
Lou Lou Girls says
I love this idea! Pinned. Lou Lou Girls
Barb says
I am a paper loving gal so those tags you have inserted into the pages caught my eye right away, not to mention the clever overall idea. Love the hand drawn angel too. 🙂 Visiting via FlusterBuster linkup
Haak & Maak * Daphne says
This is a wonderful idea! Thank you for sharing.
Kezzie says
This is such a super idea! I love it!x
Coombe Mill says
What a great idea, my triplets would love one of these it would really get them in the Christmas Spirit. Popping in from Creative Mondays.
Donna says
What a cute idea. A little different from what you usually see. A great tutorial.
Michelle@TheRibbonRetreat says
Such a great idea and one my kiddos would LOVE! Thanks for sharing!
Genie says
What a cute idea!
Cathy says
I just love little books and your tutorial for this one is great. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
Mitzi says
Thanks for sharing this tutorial over at Motivation Monday– I love it! It takes up way less space and much easier to handle than many of the other Advent ideas I’ve used in the past, and we’re also booklovers at the Smith House, so it’s perfect for that reason, too– clever, love it
Ginger says
So neat! Love that it’s a notebook and you could take it with you if traveling. Thanks for linking up to Show Me Saturday!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
Love this idea Noreen! Thanks for sharing at the party! Your project is getting a featured shout out! Thanks for sharing at the party!! Pinned!
Sarah R. says
Very, very cute!! Thank you so much for linking up at Snickerdoodle Sunday- hope you’ll come by again later this week!
Sarah
Susen @ Dabbling Momma says
Creative and cute!! Stopping by from Snickerdoodle Sunday.
Anita says
I love Advent Calendars. I always buy the Lego ones for my kids and after all these years they can make scenes to decorate for Christmas.
For myself I love the TEANZO Loose Leaf Tea Advent Calendar! http://www.teanzo.com/products/the-2014-loose-leaf-tea-advent-calendar
Its 24 different teas to find a quiet moment to countdown to Christmas.
Noreen says
Advent Calendars are neat! I have a few and ideas for making a few more.
24x7cleaning says
I have got one Advent calendar. Thanks for the idea
Terri Walker says
Thanks for sharing this fun idea! My customers are going to love the ideas I will make using your little journal as a ‘map’.
Heather says
This is too cute! I’m not sure I have the patience to fold 3 of those little books, but what a great idea!
You could also make fall themed ones to give guests at Thanksgiving as mini gratitude books!
Claudia H. Blanton says
Oh wow, another wonderful tutorial! I am going to have a hard time, doing all of the great stuff you put on your blog! Cool!
Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti says
They are very cute and very festive little books
Iris @ The Blue Birdhouse says
This is a really awesome idea! And it looks cute too. I love the Advent time before Christmas!
Iris♥
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Jann Olson says
So cute! I am working on a Christmas guide book with a few friends. So fun to create! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Melanie says
Love this idea! Thanks for the tutorial.
Here via Made For Kids.
Kim says
These are so creative! My kids would love them. Thanks for sharing at Made for Kids!
Judy says
What a sweet idea. My kids would love this. I will be featuring this tonight at my Fall into Fall party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
Erlene says
This is such a neat advent. Love that the kids can get involved in creating this.
Joanita Theron says
This is awesome. Great for the kids to make their own. Very fun and different kind of Advent Calendar. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations, you are being featured in this week’s Mini Round Up!
Have an awesome day!
Joanita