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Small Decorative Pocket with Punched Opening

A project from our live show MIGHTY MONDAY - Join Toni for her detailed papercrafting sessions - Broadcast 25th November 24 · 11/25/2024 · watch it from 40:00

Small Decorative Pocket with Punched Opening - the finished project
The finished project

Create a charming small decorative pocket from offcut paper, featuring a pink floral pattern with blue and pink flowers framing a scenic landscape image. This pocket includes quarter-inch score lines for neat folding and a punched circle opening at the top. Perfect for adding extra storage to album pages or embellishing craft projects with a vintage-inspired touch.

You will need

Circle Craft Punch - 1 Inch - 170926ZCircle Craft Punch - 1 Inch - 170926ZSEE IT Atc Card Bundle 100 White Cards 090522MAtc Card Bundle 100 White Cards 090522MSEE IT

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Take a small piece of offcut paper and use your scoring board to score quarter-inch lines on all four edges.

    Take a small piece of offcut paper and use your scoring board to score quarter-inch lines on all four edges.

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  2. Step 2: Cut away the small squares at each corner of your card to remove bulk and create neat corners.

    Cut away the small squares at each corner of your card to remove bulk and create neat corners.

    ▶ watch this step (40:15)
  3. Step 3: Using your bone folder or scoring tool, score all the fold lines on your card firmly to create crisp creases.

    Using your bone folder or scoring tool, score all the fold lines on your card firmly to create crisp creases.

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  4. Step 4: Fold all four edges of the white card inward to create your pocket shape, creasing each fold firmly with your

    Fold all four edges of the white card inward to create your pocket shape, creasing each fold firmly with your bone folder.

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  5. Step 5: Trim away any excess bulk from the folded corners using angled cuts to reduce thickness and create neat corner

    Trim away any excess bulk from the folded corners using angled cuts to reduce thickness and create neat corners.

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  6. Step 6: Use the 1-inch circle punch to punch a hole at the top centre of your white pocket piece to create the opening

    Use the 1-inch circle punch to punch a hole at the top centre of your white pocket piece to create the opening.

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  7. Step 7: Apply double-sided tape or glue along the side edges of your pocket to seal them together. Press firmly to sec

    Apply double-sided tape or glue along the side edges of your pocket to seal them together. Press firmly to secure the layers.

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  8. Step 8: Adhere your finished pocket to the back of an album page or another pocket using adhesive.

    Adhere your finished pocket to the back of an album page or another pocket using adhesive.

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