Materials:
A5 Two Ring Binder (with clear pocket insert on front cover and spine)
1 sheet of patterned A4 paper
2 sheets of co ordinating textured card
1 Bindermate Clear Case with zip
Using your computer and printer, print out a title for the front and spine of your binder. Also print out labels for the sections of your folder. I used “Menus” and “Vouchers” as my labels. You may choose to have a different section for each type of cuisine (Asian, Italian, Greek, Fast Food, cafes etc) – we are not that sophisticated and usually get Take Away pizza or Asian!
Next, mount your labels/titles on pieces of card. Then assemble a cover and spine insert using patterned paper and plain card, and your favourite scrapbooking techniques.
Next, cut a piece of A4 card in two, label it, and punch holes in it to make file dividers.
Sandra @ Pepperberry and Co. says
I think your house is so gorgeously organised that it would make Martha Stewart look bad 🙂 This is yet another fantastic idea!
Melissa Antolovic says
I’ve been meaning to make something like this since I saw something similar at Kikki K for $40!
suzitee says
I saw this idea at Kikki K too…but didn’t think of scrapping my own! Yours looks just gorgeous, and I love how you’ve personalised it to suit your tastes in take-away 🙂
barb's creations says
Another great idea.Keep them coming 🙂 Barb.
Christy says
wow,lisa! you are soooo super organised! you are gonna give Martha a run for her money. 😉
i do wish i have your organising skills too.
CurlyPops says
That’s a great idea. I can never find a takeaway menu when I need one!
Tinniegirl says
That’s a fantastic idea. You always come up with the best ideas. Very simple and very clever.
Michelle says
love the colours you have used…
looks fantastic and a great idea!!!
Stephanie says
Another terrific idea. Love how you take “ordinary” and make it beautiful!
Thimbleanna says
Very pretty Lisa — and a wonderful idea!
Jenni says
Great idea. I have my menus scattered all over the house!
em's scrapbag says
You have fabulous ideas! Thanks for being so generous with them.
melissa s. says
what a great idea! our menus (all shoved in the back of our junk drawer) could use this!!
Rachel@oneprettything.com says
Wow, what a great idea, I love this! I’ll be linking.
Jacoline (Lien) says
you are so clever!!!
My Black Cardigan says
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. I think it would make me order less take away food as I would be too busy admiring the folder to order anything!!!
Shannon says
So cute and clever! And I love that red butterfly paper- who designed it?
Polka Dot Daze says
What a wonderful idea.
Junie Moon says
I saw this project on One Pretty Thing and thought I’d pop over to read more about it. Thanks for sharing this great idea. I see there’s lots more to discover on your blog, so I’ve got quite a bit of reading to do.
Ashley says
Cute idea. I think I’ll try this!
Wisdom.Courage.Love says
What a great idea, just what I need at the moment. Might have to make one myself. thanks for the inspiration.
Leanne says
That put a smile on my face if you could only see the draw all our menus and vouchers are in.
Chookyblue...... says
would love to have a use for one of those folders but we practically never get to have takeaway…….one advantage/disadvantage of living out of town……..but having spent the weekend in a city I became the takeaway queen……..
Carolyn says
I love this idea!
Heather says
What a great way to use up some scrap paper or I am thinking even some fabric. Great idea, thanks for the inspiration!!
Charlie 'n' Lani says
Where do you get this folder from before you add your designs to it?
Where do you get the clear folder from?