Pockets Full of Birthday Cheer

 

Mini Pocket Cards

Hello friends! Today I am showcasing two handmade mini pocket cards featuring papers and stamps from the newest SweetMissDaisy Designs May Release. I am also playing along with this week’s Featured Stamper Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. These little pocket cards were so much fun to create and would be perfect for birthdays, happy mail, gift enclosures, or tucked into a larger card!

Let’s hop right to it!

Process

For my first mini pocket card, I selected a sheet of 6x6 Meow Paper from SweetMissDaisy Designs. I scored the paper at 3 inches, making sure the patterned paper would be right side up once folded. Next, I scored the bottom at 2 inches.

Using scissors, I cut along the 3-inch fold starting at the bottom edge and stopping at the 2-inch score line. Once folded, the project mimics a tiny card with a functional pocket. I rounded the edges of the pocket and folded down the top edge for a polished, finished look. Then I glued the side edges to create the pocket.

For the inside, I repeated the same process by folding the 2-inch section upward to create another pocket and adhered the edges in place.

Next, I die cut four tags. On one tag, I stamped the darling cupcake-carrying kitty from the Let’s Celebrate stamp set and colored her to coordinate with then Meow patterned paper. I tucked a blank tag into the inside pocket so there is space to write a personal message.

For the third tag, I stamped the adorable pup carrying a bone and colored him to coordinate with the Dog Prints patterned paper design.

I created a second mini pocket card using the same technique, this time featuring Dog Prints Paper. I absolutely love how the red paw print patterned paper contrasts with the black-and-white bone print on the folded pocket section. I finished the front with a “Make a Wish” sentiment for an extra festive touch.

These mini pocket cards may be small, but they are packed with charm and personality!

If you’d like to recreate this look, you can find the stamps and papers I used over at the SweetMissDaisy Designs Shop. You can easily adapt this handmade pocket card design using your favorite stamps, patterned papers, and coloring techniques. Card making is such a wonderful way to share creativity while sending something meaningful and handmade.

I hope this project inspires you to create your own handmade gifts and tiny pocket cards!

The items used today are from the newest SweetMissDaisy Designs May Release. Be sure to check out more May Release inspiration, including another Let’s Celebrate project and a fun Ricky Raccoon card!

Thanks for stopping by!