Christmas Dinner
Project: 8"x8" portfolio

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1. Place the unfolded portfolio with the matte side up and chalk the surface green. Ink the edges of each flap.
2. Mat a 7"x6 3/8" piece of Christmas tree paper on red “mesh” paper and ink the edges. Glue the paper to the front flap of the portfolio. Ink the edges of the file folder cut-out. Mat the back side of the folder on red “mesh” paper and ink the edges. Glue the folder to the bottom of the tree paper. Glue the “Christmas Dinner” cut-out to the front of the folder and attach a red flower in the corner of the folder with a green mini brad. Computer journal on a blank tag cut-out and add a red mini brad to the to. Glue the tag tucked in the top of the folder, then glue the front of the folder in place.
3. Stamp the flourish pattern centered across the top flap and add a green brad to the center. Place the flap on a cutting mat and cut a 1/2"-long slit down each side of the flourish. Run red ribbon through the slits, wrap around to the back of the portfolio and tie the loose ends to close the portfolio.
4. Stamp one end of the flourish stamp next to each bottom corner of the matted paper on the front of the portfolio.

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