Father's Day Fun

Here’s a project that I planned on demonstrating at the Puerto Rico regional (I mentioned it in the blog), but I didn’t have one of the supplies I needed, so I wasn’t able to show it. I promised the demonstrators who attended that I’d post it on the blog, so here it is—along with more than enough step-by-step photos to show you how to make it!

Spoiler alert—Stop reading here if you’re a Gardner male: I’m going to make these for Sterling, all the dads in my life, and all my sons-in-law. By switching out the Designer Series paper, I can change the look and feel of each piece. I’m excited!

The outside front cover of the On Board briefcase.

Add Designer Series paper; trim and sand edges.

Punch out holes.

Set eyelets.

Back side of front cover; two strips of card stock cover the holes.

Assemble book; spine is made from Designer Series paper; cover both sides of briefcase with DSP.

Fold envelope flap backwards.

Adhere flaps together to make an accordion. You can use as many envelopes as you like, depending on what you’re going to give the man/men in your life. You just need one if you’re giving a gift card. I’m giving photos, so I’m going to use several.

Adhere envelopes to inside of briefcase.

Create the tag.

Finish the bottom edge of the briefcase with a strip of Designer Series paper.

Finished project!

Comments

[Laurie Krauss]

I cannot wait to make one for Dave.....

[Shawn]

Wow! These are SO cool! Thanks for the step-by-step photos. I'm going to add the "Briefcase" Onboard Book to my next order. I can't wait to make these. Thanks again!

[Jessica Taylor]

I love it! These shaped OnBoard books are so much fun. This was the #1 item I had to have from the Summer Mini.

[Staci Miserlian]

Oh, my goodness! The envelopes fit there perfectly! Was it designed that way? It's brilliant! I was trying to think of a way to use this - we are going on a train & air trip in June with the family & these would be great for my kids. I'll have to add these to my next order. Hope the Gardner men love them.

[Abi bundy]

These look great! love the briefcase idea too. I'm sure they will all love them.

[Melissa]

Oh wow! What an awesome mini-book! Great idea using the envelopes, Shelli. Can't wait to make one of these!

[Lyssa Griffin Zwolanek]

Oh, man.,.. I wasn't that interested until I saw how the envelopes fit! What a fantastic idea.

[Tracy Raymond]

Which envelopes did you use? Love this idea?

[SHH]

Are these for photos?

[Robin Merriman]

Wow! This is fabulous Shelli! LOVE how the envelopes work here - such a great use of this chipboard piece. Thanks so much for sharing it along with the photo tutorial. :)

[MaryJo Marshall]

I love these - I will have to think who I can make this for. I guess if I make it for my DH I would end up with it anyway!!!

[Linda Hunt]

These will be perfect for my sons that are dads and my husband!! Thanks much for the clear step by step, too!!

[Liam P]

Fantastic. Love the project. Thank you for sharing.

Liam

[Catherine]

My husband travels internationally all the time. This is the perfect Father's Day gift. On my way to place an order for the great DSP now!

[Lori Ruello]

I bought the briefcase boards and paper -- like this idea to "spread it out" with the envelopes. How did you adhere them to the covers?

I've been blessed with boys -- son, grandson, nephew, brothers -- and one step daughter. Thanks for the boy project -- I know they will love this.

[Lisa Martin]

What a gorgeous Father's Day gift Shelli! Very thoughtful!

[Twila Davis]

Shelli, this is so cute! great idea.