12x12 Paper Folio with Scored Pockets and Flaps

A project from our live show TNT - THE DYNAMITE DUO are back in the studio - Join Toni and Teresa Collins for a CRAFT BLAST - Broadcast 21st July 22 · 07/21/2022 · watch it from 4:00

Teresa demonstrates how to transform a single 12x12 sheet of thick cardstock into an interactive folio with multiple pockets, flaps and fold-out sections. The finished piece can hold photos, gift cards, mini books or notes, and looks professionally made with scored edges and layered elements.

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Step by step

1. Use thick cardstock weight paper (110lb or heavier) for durability. Place your 12x12 sheet on the scoreboard with the design facing up. ▶ watch 7:15
2. Score your first line at 2¾ inches from the left edge, pressing firmly with the scoring tool. ▶ watch 8:15
3. Score your second line at 6¼ inches from the left edge. ▶ watch 9:00
4. Score your third line at 6½ inches from the left edge. ▶ watch 9:30
5. Score your fourth line at 10½ inches from the left edge. ▶ watch 10:00
6. Rotate your paper 90 degrees to the left and score at 2 inches from the top edge. ▶ watch 10:30
7. Score at 7½ inches from the top edge on the rotated paper. ▶ watch 10:45
8. Go back over all your score lines with a bone folder or scoring tool to create crisp, clean creases. ▶ watch 11:30
9. Cut out the top 2-inch section along the first score line to create a tab. ▶ watch 13:30
10. Cut along the bottom section up to the first score line to create another removable piece. ▶ watch 16:00
11. Cut the top section up to the second score line to create a flap. ▶ watch 16:30
12. Cut along the bottom at the second score line to create additional interactive elements. ▶ watch 17:30
13. Use a corner punch or rounded corner tool on the flap edges to give a finished, professional look. ▶ watch 18:30
14. Glue down the flaps and pockets using double-sided tape or adhesive, deciding which side you want each element on. ▶ watch 21:00
15. Create expandable pockets by folding cut pieces in half multiple times to form accordion-style sections. ▶ watch 21:30
16. Add elastic binding through punched holes to hold mini books or notebooks inside the folio. ▶ watch 22:00

Tips from the show

• Use thick cardstock (110lb or heavier) so the paper withstands folding and layering without tearing.
• Go over score lines multiple times with your bone folder to create crisp, professional-looking creases.
• Keep all the cut-out pieces—you can use them to create flaps, pockets and interactive elements throughout your folio.

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