I have the same problem every Christmas. I put receipts for gifts in the perfect spot so I won’t misplace them and then some how I do misplace just the one I need later to make a return. It’s an embarrassing confession since I like to think I’m pretty organized.
This year in less than 5 minutes, and that includes collecting the supplies around my house and then putting them back away, I made this folder to keep all the gift receipts in one place.
I used a backpack folder that I had gotten on sale a couple of months ago. I prefer this style because it seems to hold the papers more securely, but you could easily use a manila folder you already have or a large envelope.
I grabbed my tape gun and some Christmas wrapping paper that caught my eye.
I simply ran tape around the edges of the folder and attached the paper.
I trimmed around the curved edges.
Added a label.
And then added the receipts I’ve already started collecting.
It truly took me only about 5 minutes. It cost me nothing since I used supplies I already had around the house. I’m now ready for Christmas shopping. If only the shopping were this quick and easy.
I’m a mom of 3, a veteran and military spouse. I’ve moved into 20+ homes all around the world. My passion is helping busy people make the space and time for what’s really important to them.
4 You With Love says
this is a great idea! LOVE LOVE LOVE it ’cause I’m always searching for receipts! Thanks so much for the tip!
4 You With Love says
YEA!!! I’m glad you linked this one up too! Thanks for sharing on the homemade holiday party.
Marilyn
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A to Zebra Celebrations says
You have some super great ideas!!! New follower- Nancy~ Feel free to link on my blog on Tuesdays- http://atozebracelebrations.com/2012/12/link-party.html
Chloe West says
Such a good idea! I definitely should start getting/keeping gift receipts just in case.
The Busy Bee's says
Great idea!
Thanks for sharing at the Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
Adorned From Above,
Debi.
The Busy Bee’s,
Myrna and Joye.
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
So cute, I love that cover! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
Four Marrs and One Venus says
I need to do this- yep I so do! What a wonderful easy- quick– totally need to make this– IDEA!!
Thanks for sharing and hooking up at the No Rules Christmas Party!
Jen
Debi @ Adorned From Above says
I love this folder. Thanks so much for sharing at Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/12/7-recipes-and-wednesdays-adorned-from.html
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Joye and Myrna @ The Busy Bee’s
Linda @ With A Blast
Debi @ Adorned From Above says
Susan,
I am featuring this post at this weeks Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Blog Hop. Thanks so much for sharing with the blog hop. You can get your featured button on the sidebar of Adorned From Above. Here is the link for this weeks post.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/12/7-recipes-and-wednesdays-adorned-from.html
I can’t wait to see what you post this week.
Thanks so much and Merry Christmas.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Joy and Myrna @ The Busy Bees
Linda @ With A Blast