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$2 Trip Organizer

In addition to our instructions below, several companies make sturdy three-ring binders that fit our standard pages. Here are links to three online retailers offering binders for less than $5.

8.5" x 5.5" Acco-Wilson Jones two-pocket binder at Office Depot $4.10
http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=178244

8.5" x 5.5" Wilson Jones two-pocket binder at BuyOnlineNow.com $3.64
http://www.buyonlinenow.com/viewproduct.asp?sku=WLJ36410NB&source=bz

8.5" x 5.5" Sparco two-pocket binder at BuyOnlineNow.com $1.95
http://www.buyonlinenow.com/viewproduct.asp?sku=SPR03002&source=bz


Create your own two-pocket Walt Disney World trip organizer using an ordinary school folder and common household supplies.  The folder should cost less than one dollar at your local supermarket or office supply store. 

This project can be completed in about 15 minutes.

   By Linda Sutton



List of Materials
1. Printed Trip Planner pages in 5.5" by 8.5" format
2. Pencil
3. Transparent tape
4. White glue for pockets
5. Tape measure or 12" ruler
6. Scissors (a cutting board is optional)
7. Hole punch
8. Razor blade or hobby knife (optional)



Step 1
Using scissors or cutting board, trim planner pages to size. The cutting board will be much faster.



Step 2
Using the hole punch, make hole in the two gray circles marked "P/G" on each page.



Step 3
Using the pencil and ruler, draw a line straight across the width of the folder 9 1/4" from the bottom. Draw a straight line 6" from the left edge as well.

Cut along each line using scissors or cutting board.



Step 4
From the folder scrap, cut two pieces each approximately 5" long and 3/4" wide. These will become the sides of the folder's pockets.



Step 5
Fold each piece in half lengthwise to form a "V" shape.



Step 6
Spread a small amount of glue on both sides of the crease along the length of one piece. Do not glue the bottom of the piece. That is, if the piece forms an upside-down V, glue only the "top" part of the V facing up, and not the bottom part facing down.

Repeat this step for the other piece.



Step 7
Insert one of the pieces into the right-hand folder to form a pocket. The closed end of the "V" should face to the right. Secure with clear tape while glue dries.

Repeat using the other piece for the left-hand pocket. The closed end of the "V" should face to the left.



Step 8
Trim about 1/4" from the right side of the front of the paper binder. A razor blade or hobby knife works is perfect for this task.



Step 9
After the glue has dried, remove clear tape and insert trip planner pages into the binder.

The organizer is now ready to hold your park passes, maps, photos and receipts.



Linda Sutton is the Chief Creative Consultant for TouringPlans.com, and one heck of a touring plan wizard. She lives in Oak Ridge, North Carolina with her husband Rob and daughters Katie and Morgan. You can write to her at Linda@TouringPlans.com. Be sure to ask her about the time she got wheeled out of Epcot.