Card Folder
SUPPLIES:
- Patterned paper (for outside)
- Lining paper
- Ruler
- Scissors, trimmer or X-acto knife
- Adhesive
- Sewing machine
- Scoring tool
- Bone folder
- Ribbon, if desired for closure
CUT (all measurements are in inches):
 Patterned paper (PP):
- 1 ea. 10x5 (folder)
- 1 ea. 6x5 (flap)
- 2 ea. 3.5x1.5 (sides)
Lining paper (LP)
On both 10x5 pieces, score and fold at 3.75 and 4.75 points
On both 3.5x1.5 pieces, score and fold 1” in from each edge
FLAP
Adhere the 6x5 flap pieces together. If desired, cut a decorative edge.
Edge stitch
FOLDER
On folder 10x5 PP only, edge stitch (decorative purposes only) on three sides, leaving rear 5” edge unstitched
Adhere side strips to each side of 10x5 LP, ½” up from rear base fold
Adhere the 10x5 folder pieces together, from rear top edge down to/and including base. The side strips should now be enclosed between these two pieces and the front section remains open/unglued.
Folding front edge up, adhere remaining side strip edges to front folder LP, ½” up from front base fold
Apply adhesive to front folder PP and, sandwiching side strip between the two, adhere front folder PP and LP together.
Overlapping by ½”, adhere and stitch flap to rear of folder (along top 5” edge) with flap being on the outside.
Decorate and add a closure as desired. To close with ribbon as shown, punch holes near corners of front piece. Thread a piece of ribbon through each and tie in a knot inside holder. Punch holes in flap to line up with previous holes and thread ribbon through those, knotting to hold in place. When closing, tie each ribbon on the holder to its respective ribbon on the flap.
CARDS & ENVELOPES:
Make a set of 4x4 inch cards
Create envelopes using the Enveloper tool. Use line D for scoring each side to create envelopes to fit your 4x4 cards. |
