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A final DIY Christmas Coupon Book sitting near an envelope addressed to "papa", with colored pencils nearby.
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Free Printable Coupon Book Template for Christmas

A Free Printable Coupon Book Template for Christmas helps make a perfect last-minute Christmas gift for kids, adults, friends, or teachers. It warms the heart and slips into a stocking.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Paper Craft
Cuisine: Craft
Keyword: Christmas coupon ideas, coupon book free template, coupon book template free, coupon book template pdf, custom coupon book template, DIY Coupon book gift, familly activity, free printable coupon book template, homemade coupon template, kids craft, make your own coupon books, printable coupon book
Servings: 1 Coupon Book for Christmas
Author: Shelly
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • Scissors
  • Paper trimmer (optional)
  • Hole punch
  • Stapler (optional)

Ingredients

Instructions

  • I made a free printable coupon book template with several different designs for your personal use to print off. Click this link: Free Printable Christmas Coupon Book.
    But of course you’re welcome to make your own coupons as well!
    Print off the free coupon book template on white paper or different colors of paper.
    Decorate by coloring with colored markers, colored pencils, or crayons.
    Cut out the printable coupons and fill them out with ideas that work for you and fit the person that you are gifting it to. A paper cutter makes quick work of this but scissors always work as well.
  • o let’s start with the front cover and back cover. Card stock works well for making a cover of a booklet. Cut two pieces of colored cardstock or white cardstock that are 3“ x 8“ in size.
    Note: You could get creative with this! Perhaps cut the cover from a plastic or cardboard package, or some heavy fabric. Just don't cut up something you shouldn't! Ha!
    Glue on the Front Cover from the Free Coupon Printable
  • So put your thinking cap on to find materials for mounting the coupons. You are looking for paper to glue the coupons onto- paper that makes the coupon book more interesting and personalized.
    You could get very creative with this if you’d like, as far as the kinds of papers and things that you put inside. Or just use red and green paper for Christmas if you want.
    For example, if you are making this for someone who has a particular interest, the papers that you use could be items that are commonly used in that interest.
    For example, a map could be cut up and used for a pilot or a truck driver. Or an old book page could be cut up and use for someone who loves to read, a librarian, or a teacher. 
    Think outside of the box! How about all those windowed envelopes from bills, an old clothing catalog, pages from last years planner, menus, travel brochures, concert programs, or sporting event flyers?
    You will cut all of the pages inside to fit the coupon book cover size so they will all be 3“ x 8“ in size. Cut as many pages is you have coupons. A paper trimmer makes short work of this task.
  • To assemble your coupon book: Use a hole punch to create equal distance holes on the left end of the coupon booklet and pages.
    Run a ribbon, string, or twine through the two holes and tie it in a bow. Be sure to tie it well so it does not easily come undone.
  • Glue one of your coupons on each page of your booklet. Center it so that it looks nice when you flip open the pages.
    Note: Be careful not to have glue that comes off of the edge and glues the pages together.
  • Would you like to put your coupon book into an envelope?
    It will fit in a traditional #10 long business envelope. So you may have one in your home. You can decorate it and use it if you want.

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Notes

Coupon Ideas for kids

If you are making these DIY coupons for a child, perhaps the coupons could be things like:
  • going for ice cream
  • buying a toy at a certain store
  • a day without chores
  • fun outings that they might enjoy
  • taking them for a walk
  • a certain type of candy
  • movie night
  • playing a game together, etc. 
Kids love quality time with you so be sure to keep that in mind- they will love such a personal gift.

Great ideas for adult coupons

A coupon gift book for an adult may include similar items to those on the kids list as well as specific items you know that person enjoys. For example:
  • a round of golf
  • a concert they want to attend
  • dinner out
  • a whole day at a spa
  • taking a drive
  • going for a walk together, etc. 
Remember, adults also appreciate quality time with you. But they also appreciate acts of service like doing the dishes, washing the car, a back rub, or doing the laundry.
Don't forget to add in a few of these types of things- there usually is no extra cost for doing kind deeds! ;-) 

Oh and how about a Kid's own homemade coupon book?

Don't forget that kids will love making their own DIY Christmas coupon book to give to you.  
Make a set of the printable blank coupons for a fun way for them to make a unique gift for their friend, parent or other family member. What great gift ideas!
For best results many kids will need some help filling out the blank spaces on the front of the coupon with different options that don't add too much additional cost!! You would hate for them to offer coupon for a trip to Disneyland on which you can't follow through!
When they are finished they can add a cute cover they decorate themselves with colored markers, colored pencils, or crayons.
I may or may not still have a custom coupon book or two that my kids gave us for Christmas. They made their own coupon book without the editable coupons and still came up with such sweet and awesome gifts!
Here's a photo of a couple. You'll probably keep yours the way I did!!