Pillow Boxes from Old Cards

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  • Christmas cards, birthday cards, note cards any card can make these easy little Pillow Boxes.
    Here is a template to help you get those cards recycled :)
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  • @1954evelyn
    @1954evelyn 2 роки тому +61

    Love this, I cut my templates from a kitchen chopping mat I buy at Dollar Tree you get 2 for a dollar. They are see-through and you can see through them to fussy cut your design in the place you want it.

    • @juliewirth518
      @juliewirth518 2 роки тому +4

      Great idea to make the template for long term use and ease of lining up the design.

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 2 роки тому +4

      OHHHHHH That is SOOOOOO Coooool
      Very Smart Idea.
      Thank you for sharing this great idea.

    • @SheLikesSteel
      @SheLikesSteel 2 роки тому +1

      Cool tip. Thx

    • @ritazwitser-bavre759
      @ritazwitser-bavre759 2 роки тому +1

      Great!

  • @doreensherk287
    @doreensherk287 2 роки тому

    That is so clever, I am not tossing my old cards………..thanks for sharing that idea

  • @sharonclune8237
    @sharonclune8237 2 роки тому +13

    If you make them bigger, you can slide in an individual bag of microwave popcorn. These were my go to gifts for my daughter to bring to her classmates when she was little.

  • @poppykok5
    @poppykok5 2 роки тому +1

    ahhh Laura...You're such a dear & creative treasure, & with a lovely soothing voice....I'm 68-years-old, & some of my most cherished childhood memories are those spent with my beloved Swedish grandmother...She was a highly skilled fibre artist who specialized in very detailed Japanese fine needlework, but every Christmas season, we'd make beautiful lidded boxes with used greeting cards, an old awl & yarn...This wonderful tutorial of yours brings back years & years of pure happiness for me...God bless you...

  • @Chellybelly813thatsme
    @Chellybelly813thatsme 2 роки тому

    Beautiful!!! Having coffee in bed and now I just want to get upstairs and make these !! Right now lol Love repurposing items♥️

  • @yvonneholmes9661
    @yvonneholmes9661 2 роки тому +19

    Thank you for this sweet pattern, I enlarged these little boxes and used them as gift boxes for my hand made soaps. Everyone loved your idead!
    Yvonne

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 2 роки тому +1

      Great idea... Where did you get the pattern?

    • @ferrelli1001
      @ferrelli1001 2 роки тому +1

      @@judichristopher4604 , the template for the pillow box is in the description. Just click on the little down arrow.

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 2 роки тому +1

      @@ferrelli1001
      OHHH Good to know... Thank you.

  • @bevbrewis8581
    @bevbrewis8581 2 роки тому

    Great idea! Thank you for yr clear and simple instructions!!👌
    From RSA 🇿🇦🌈

  • @flowerchild777
    @flowerchild777 2 роки тому +7

    Those remind me of McDonald's apple pie back in the day, lol. Thanks for the inspiration🤗

  • @juliadixon6252
    @juliadixon6252 2 роки тому +11

    I use an old magazine, phone book or stack of recyclable boxes. ( Unfolded, of course.). I use a bottle cap to do the finger flap shapes. I also use double sided sticky tape for closing the flap. The tape doesn’t need time to set or dry. Glue always seeps out and makes a mess for me. Also glue doesn’t stick to glossy paper as well as tape does. I always keep an old pen or two to do the scoring on the lines. I also use them to help torn corners on pillows and such.

  • @loriegonta3622
    @loriegonta3622 2 роки тому

    great idea...I have lots of cards laying around. I am going to make these to put my rosaries in that I sell...thank you...

  • @reveccarodriguez3427
    @reveccarodriguez3427 2 роки тому

    They’d make terrific money gift boxes

  • @barbaraverdoorn9076
    @barbaraverdoorn9076 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for showing how to make these! I have always really liked them and now, thanks to you, I can finally get rid of hundreds of cards I have saved because I couldn't throw out the artwork !

    • @thomashanks1033
      @thomashanks1033 2 роки тому

      Hi, how are you doing. I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace all over the world. I'm Thomas from Virginia nice to meet you

  • @KCQuilting
    @KCQuilting 2 роки тому +5

    I love this idea! Would be fun not only for Christmas time - but the whole year through! Valentine’s treats, Easter treats, birthdays, etc

  • @joane8651
    @joane8651 2 роки тому +49

    Oh, Laura, you are a genius!!! I'm giving my Grandkids money this year and was trying to think of a neat way to package them, this will be perfect and just in time as I was getting ready to wrap everything. Thank you so much, may your Holidays be Merry and Bright 💌

  • @suzannebunbury2961
    @suzannebunbury2961 2 роки тому

    Beautiful! You’re a great teacher. ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏆

  • @doreensherk287
    @doreensherk287 2 роки тому

    Oh my, I can’t believe I missed this a great video and tutorial.

  • @juliewirth518
    @juliewirth518 2 роки тому +1

    Love this! No more purchases for gift card boxes. Great idea and super easy. Thank you.

  • @juliebute905
    @juliebute905 2 роки тому +4

    This is super cute. I can see gluing fabric on card stock. Great idea! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @iriswidelski8215
    @iriswidelski8215 2 роки тому +32

    Laura, thank you, I have so many cards that are just in a box and now I can picture a whole tree decorated with these little tiny boxes of joy. Maybe even a tiny treat tucked inside or an advent idea. How fun. Now I don’t feel guilty about my thinking I may have to just toss them. Truly s January project. Lol.

    • @ccpperrett7522
      @ccpperrett7522 2 роки тому +2

      Great ideas. Thank you.

    • @lindac6919
      @lindac6919 2 роки тому +1

      Oh that's a great idea, make them into ornaments!

  • @GrrannyH1
    @GrrannyH1 2 роки тому +2

    What a cute idea. If you make the the right size, you can put a gift card or money inside, or put a hole in the little purse handle and hang it on the tree!

  • @tamarafkinglee6572
    @tamarafkinglee6572 2 роки тому +4

    So cute 💕 throw in some lindor chocolate and a perfect little treat gift

  • @debbiehall4155
    @debbiehall4155 Рік тому

    I love this idea! Thank you

  • @gingerlawson9612
    @gingerlawson9612 2 роки тому +2

    This is a great little project for my granddaughter when she comes for Christmas. We will do Valentine pillow gift cards for her teachers to give this year, and mother can get gifts cards for coffee or what ever for them. They will here on Fri and stay till the 2nd of Jan and go back to home base, so trying to get things to keep her busy for those days she is here and this going to be one of them. Thank You so very much. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Stay safe till we see you again.

  • @dailypositiveaffirmations
    @dailypositiveaffirmations 2 роки тому

    Brilliant idea! Thank you❣🌹🦋🤗🙋🏾‍♀️

  • @poohbear101
    @poohbear101 2 роки тому +1

    Great use for old cards that we always accumulate every year.
    Good for money cards.

  • @cindyhappel7376
    @cindyhappel7376 2 роки тому +1

    These are adorable!!! I think they would make nice place settings with some sweet treats inside! Thank you for this tutorial!

  • @lindatakayama4756
    @lindatakayama4756 2 роки тому +4

    What a fantastic idea! I’m always tossing greeting cards in the recycling bin. These pillow boxes would be perfect for gift cards! Now I don’t have to buy those expensive little gift card boxes or cards … love this !

  • @sheilacraft5027
    @sheilacraft5027 2 роки тому +5

    OMG! I remember doing this when I was a little kid - thanks sew much for bringing back that memory and I've saved the template so that I can teach my granddaughter!

  • @creatressco.1447
    @creatressco.1447 2 роки тому

    Love these!! I just got a huge stash of old cards to repurpose, so I'm excited to start making these. Great to put pre-wrapped candies in for neighbors, fellow parishioners, and even strangers, just to make their day more special! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @karena7950
    @karena7950 2 роки тому +2

    Made 4 of these for family members who are getting some cash under the tree ... so.much nicer than an envelope!! Thank you Laura and Merry Christmas !

  • @dinahsoar6982
    @dinahsoar6982 2 роки тому +1

    These would make cute bowl fillers too...an easy and 'free' decor item.

  • @magsb3
    @magsb3 2 роки тому

    Brilliant. Super simple video.

  • @MamguSian
    @MamguSian 2 роки тому +6

    What a fabulous idea! This is exactly what I need for the truffles I'm making tomorrow for stocking fillers, and a great way to use all those old cards I can never bring myself to throw out. Thank you so much -you're a genius! Happy Christmas!

  • @aclark30121
    @aclark30121 Рік тому

    thanks--those are adorable--

  • @sjanneke52
    @sjanneke52 2 роки тому

    Bert nice. Thank you for sharing!

  • @suemitchell7592
    @suemitchell7592 2 роки тому +2

    Perfect for next year. I'm going to pin the template to the December page of my 2022 calendar. Thank you

  • @marilynmcleod1196
    @marilynmcleod1196 2 роки тому +13

    I love these little boxes and how you've made one into a purse! Also love the idea of using "used" cards, or an excess fo boxed cards. Love your channel!

    • @thomashanks1033
      @thomashanks1033 2 роки тому

      Hi Marilyn, how are you doing. I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace all over the world. I'm Thomas from Virginia nice to meet you

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 2 роки тому +1

      Made into a purse? That is such a great idea...

  • @denisepowell9774
    @denisepowell9774 2 роки тому +5

    If your printer program allows it, you can scale the template to make larger or smaller pillows. I love the idea of making slightly smaller ones as tree decorations.

    • @thomashanks1033
      @thomashanks1033 2 роки тому

      Hi, how are you doing. I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace all over the world. I'm Thomas from Virginia nice to meet you

  • @r.c.miller6161
    @r.c.miller6161 2 роки тому

    Cute boxes. My Mom taught me to make these as a little girl in the 50’s.

  • @kathryncooper4001
    @kathryncooper4001 2 роки тому +6

    Just stumbled upon your channel, and I'm very impressed! I was ready to stitch up little envelopes for gift cards this afternoon, but opted for your pillow boxes, instead. It took a little bit of practice to get the hang of it, and I had to widen the pattern a little to accommodate commercial gift cards, but I'm very impressed with the results. Really very nice, and I'll definitely keep the supplies handy to make more throughout the year.

  • @patl869
    @patl869 2 роки тому +2

    These little pillow boxes are wonderful and I love they are upcycled. This would be great to use the cricut cutter.

  • @kathleenpoole1372
    @kathleenpoole1372 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant idea!! Thank you for showing us how to get the most out of the cards!!

  • @thelmabirt7626
    @thelmabirt7626 2 роки тому +1

    I started making paper and using them as envelops for the Boy Scouts awards. This would make an awesome way to use my homemade boxes for Court of Honors (award celebrations) thank you Laura!!

  • @DianneLegault15
    @DianneLegault15 2 роки тому

    You're God's gift to us! Thank you!

  • @gailroutt360
    @gailroutt360 2 роки тому +1

    I agree, perfect for giving grandkids money!

  • @Ariel-xz8lg
    @Ariel-xz8lg 2 роки тому +11

    Laura, you look particularity stunning today. How lovely for the season. Fabulous ideas

  • @lindac6919
    @lindac6919 2 роки тому

    Oh how nice. When my Mom in law sends us cards, I'll make the into little pillow boxes and send them back with a note inside.

  • @ccpperrett7522
    @ccpperrett7522 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you Laura for this wonderful demonstration. I have made these before, but using cards is such a great idea. Awesome! Merry Christmas.

  • @susanstancliff2937
    @susanstancliff2937 2 роки тому

    Thank you! What a wonderful idea! Love it! I think people will keep them that receive them and put whatever they want in them! Have a wonderful day and thank you for a beautiful fun idea!

  • @duanewiley631
    @duanewiley631 2 роки тому

    Just saw this! I love it! Thanks so much!

  • @lance3665
    @lance3665 2 роки тому +1

    So clever I love cards and to reuse them is great. Thank you

  • @delmariesnodgrass5038
    @delmariesnodgrass5038 2 роки тому +2

    I have been saving cards for many years. Thank you for the wonderful project to make with them. Merry Christmas

  • @kathyroach4660
    @kathyroach4660 2 роки тому

    so glad I stumbled across this video! I have a ton of cards without envelopes! Great no nonsense tutorial! Thank you!

  • @nanny23
    @nanny23 2 роки тому +3

    Another wonderful project for my crafty granddaughter and I to make together! Thank you for the fast and fun project videos!
    Merry Christmas!

  • @karena5975
    @karena5975 2 роки тому +4

    It’s Christmas morning and now I need to make one before I give a present to my friend today. Thank you it’s a great idea and you are really brilliant

  • @6862211
    @6862211 2 роки тому +1

    Saving all my cards from now on for this cute gift box!! Thank you!!

  • @jennybassam5515
    @jennybassam5515 2 роки тому

    Hi from England just found your channel so pleased I found you , this is amazing, unfortunately I gave my cards away but I think I ha e some old ones so it's raining heavy today so I will give it a go , thank you 😊

  • @jeannegibson3029
    @jeannegibson3029 2 роки тому

    Thank you, these will make great wraps for quilt retreat treats!

  • @emiliabre
    @emiliabre 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much. Happy New Year!!!

  • @MsDamosmum
    @MsDamosmum 2 роки тому

    Wonderful I’ll be giving this a try

  • @jansfield5314
    @jansfield5314 2 роки тому +1

    What a brilliant idea! I just found your channel and I am blown away with this idea! I run a knitting group and I am always looking for handmade ideas to make gifts for them!

  • @museumvolunteer5463
    @museumvolunteer5463 2 роки тому

    Such a great idea! I made boxes out of greeting cards, but had forgotten all about this! Thanks for the reminder!

  • @ginat394
    @ginat394 2 роки тому

    I have been doing this for a while. She makes it look easy and it is. I got a pillow box template. This technique is a little different thanks for posting.

  • @marthahoffmann8674
    @marthahoffmann8674 2 роки тому

    Thank you these little boxes are easy, pretty as well as useful.

  • @ednamuniz3207
    @ednamuniz3207 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you Laura for this cute idea, I can’t wait to make some.

  • @elizabethvallely4044
    @elizabethvallely4044 2 роки тому +2

    Your sewing room is just Awesome!!! You give great info and tips and great advice!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!! Hugs Liz...

  • @candyevans4964
    @candyevans4964 2 роки тому

    Really neat.Thank you

  • @lyndapatrick8303
    @lyndapatrick8303 2 роки тому +1

    Great idea to use up old cards!

  • @maryjeanchapple6582
    @maryjeanchapple6582 2 роки тому

    Can’t wait to try this! Thank you!

  • @moyaliew2913
    @moyaliew2913 2 роки тому +1

    👏🏻 interesting creative option and frugal crafting projects..thanks...love it!

  • @sarac.3259
    @sarac.3259 2 роки тому

    I have seen these before at craft fairs but never considered making them - but now I can! It will be a nice thing to do tomorrow, as my daughter is recovering from this dreaded virus. Also, you can make up a batch and keep them flat to take up less space. Am off to print the template now. Thank you!

  • @madelinepinckney9212
    @madelinepinckney9212 2 роки тому

    Thank you and Merry Christmas!

  • @theolachapman6126
    @theolachapman6126 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing love these pillows pockets thank you 😊❤️
    Theola

  • @shirleypugh4177
    @shirleypugh4177 2 роки тому

    I'm watching this late Christmas Eve in the UK. This a definite for next year. Thank you for all your inspirational videos. Happy Christmas to you and your family xx

  • @Cherjer113
    @Cherjer113 2 роки тому

    Absolutely love this!

  • @joyace1234
    @joyace1234 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  • @venusiandesigns
    @venusiandesigns 2 роки тому

    I safe almost all the cards given to me, that will be a good idea for me to reused them to put my handmade earrings. Thank you

  • @aggiekromah6254
    @aggiekromah6254 2 роки тому

    Very pretty good job👏👏👍👍

  • @vennie951
    @vennie951 2 роки тому

    These are so cute and useful. I think I’d have to use tracing paper for the pattern because I don’t have the confidence you do in my placement over the designs. Splendid!

  • @jeretta1000
    @jeretta1000 2 роки тому

    This is beautiful and very brilliant project. Thank you for sharing.

  • @gerryivkovich1857
    @gerryivkovich1857 2 роки тому

    Ingenious! God bless.

  • @carolwilson4603
    @carolwilson4603 2 роки тому

    Laura..thank you for the tutorial..I was given a larger box made out of cards and I have been trying to figure out hot to make it. This will help!

  • @sherrymiller4069
    @sherrymiller4069 2 роки тому +1

    Love them!

  • @maggiecousineau1877
    @maggiecousineau1877 2 роки тому +1

    What a fantastic idea.

  • @anngillett3022
    @anngillett3022 2 роки тому

    What a cute idea! I’m going to try this. You are so very easy to listen to. Thanks for all you do.

  • @monaclayton2746
    @monaclayton2746 2 роки тому

    What a great idea! I am going to try this cute little pillow.

  • @Lantanana
    @Lantanana 2 роки тому

    Super, thanks! I can think of a lot of uses for those!

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc222004 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much Laura, I really really enjoyed watching you create these amazing and awesome pillow boxes. Please stay safe and well too and Happy New Year Too xxx Mags

  • @deborahhumphrey1359
    @deborahhumphrey1359 2 роки тому

    Such a great project. Thanks for sharing

  • @angelabatterman6381
    @angelabatterman6381 2 роки тому +2

    Love these will make great candy holders for my Red Hat group. Thanks. Have a great Holiday Season.

  • @samiraayad1033
    @samiraayad1033 2 роки тому

    جميله الجميلات.كل سنه وحضرتك بالف.خير وصحه
    التسريحه الان في منتهي الجمال

  • @judyl3492
    @judyl3492 2 роки тому +1

    Merry Christmas to you and your family

  • @sallyjoligocki5011
    @sallyjoligocki5011 2 роки тому

    So cute ! Great for birthday gifts.

  • @sherryfaires7931
    @sherryfaires7931 2 роки тому

    These are wonderful, Laura! I think this method will really come in handy! Merry Christmas!!!

  • @marilynhardman5239
    @marilynhardman5239 2 роки тому

    That’s a fabulous idea! Thank you! Merry Christmas to you all 🎄

  • @jochildress5003
    @jochildress5003 2 роки тому

    So clever! Love this idea!

  • @anniec7041
    @anniec7041 2 роки тому

    Love this idea!

  • @janicecole3837
    @janicecole3837 2 роки тому +1

    Your cards are beautiful

  • @sewingSue
    @sewingSue 2 роки тому

    Hi Laura, another great video! I just made ten of these!!! I enlarged the template and make a couple larger for small gifts. I tried using a card with glitter embossing and embellishments and it was a little difficult so next time I would avoid those cards. Thanks, Sue (HHQG)

  • @janetritchason5987
    @janetritchason5987 2 роки тому +1

    However did you know that I used my last pillow boxes this Christmas?! I was thinking of ordering some more for next year. But just in time!! You posted this video on making them. Now I am excited because you have given me a fun project to make on those days when I need an easy project!!! Love your channel- you are such a lovely lady. Merry Christmas to you & your family. I look forward to watching your videos in 2022.