Coffee Sleeve Mini Journal / Gift Card Holder

Hi Friends,

I wanted to share with you the Valentine I am working on for my sweet, 

coffee loving Husband-

I started with 2 coffee sleeves- 

yes, they were used but clean!

Cut on the left to open, and turn inside out.

Then the corrugated side is on the outside.

Cut the second sleeve apart to make 2 pieces.

I used paper tape to re-enforce the fold on the first sleeve.

I folded 3 sheets of copy paper in half and cut the paper in the shape of the sleeve.

Clips will hold the paper in place.

I used an awl, needle and twine to attach to the cover .

Tied a knot and a bow.

I cut a coffee filter in half and glued it inside the cover.

                                    Then covered the filter paper with a piece of the sleeve,

gluing only bottom and sides.

This will be the gift card pocket.

Do the same on the back side.

Now you will have 2 pockets.

You can add to the pocket.

It's not supposed to be perfect.You can't make a mistake!

It's best when it's a bit messy.

I used coffee to stain the paper.

I used this typewriter print on one of the pages.

You can print this too!

I just tore the picture to fit and glued in place.

Now it's up to you to fill it with love notes.

I'm not sharing that part with you!

I didn't go frilly because it was for my husband, but you could easily decorate

every page with bits of lace and pictures if you like.

On the cover I used a scrap of sheet music a piece of burlap

a few buttons and a copy of a coffee label.

I think it's a fun way to make a gift 

and a gift card holder for someone you love.

xo Lisa S