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Interactive Top-Fold Pocket Page

A project from our live show CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP - Join Toni for her FREE project from the comfort of Studio 3 - Broadcast 7th Dec 22 · 12/07/2022 · watch it from 42:00

Interactive Top-Fold Pocket Page - the finished project
The finished project

Create an interactive scrapbook page featuring a top-fold pocket design in elegant black cardstock. This project demonstrates how to construct a hinged pocket that folds down from the top, creating a hidden compartment perfect for concealing photos, journaling cards, or decorative embellishments. The technique adds dimension and surprise elements to your memory keeping pages.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Take a piece of black cardstock measuring 14 cm wide by 17.8 cm tall (5.5 inches by 7 inches). Place it on you

    Take a piece of black cardstock measuring 14 cm wide by 17.8 cm tall (5.5 inches by 7 inches). Place it on your scoreboard with the 14 cm edge along the top.

    ▶ watch this step (42:15)
  2. Step 2: Score a horizontal line 1.5 inches (approximately 3.8 cm) down from the top edge of your black cardstock to cr

    Score a horizontal line 1.5 inches (approximately 3.8 cm) down from the top edge of your black cardstock to create the fold line for the pocket flap.

    ▶ watch this step (42:30)
  3. Step 3: Fold the black card along the score line to create the pocket flap that opens downward.

    Fold the black card along the score line to create the pocket flap that opens downward.

    ▶ watch this step (42:45)
  4. Step 4: Position the folded flap onto the top of another black page. Ensure you stay slightly below the score line whe

    Position the folded flap onto the top of another black page. Ensure you stay slightly below the score line when adhering.

    ▶ watch this step (43:00)
  5. Step 5: Place the completed pocket page into your album. The pocket opens from the top, allowing you to tuck photos, j

    Place the completed pocket page into your album. The pocket opens from the top, allowing you to tuck photos, journaling cards, or other embellishments inside for interactive hidden content.

    ▶ watch this step (43:30)

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