Corner Pocket Bookmarks from Wrap and Fold Papers

A project from our live show THE ART OF CARDISTRY - Join me for my Creative Card Session with all my wonderful USA following - Broadcast 9th Oct 23 · 10/09/2023 · watch it from 10:45

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Create charming corner pocket bookmarks using decorative wrap and fold papers in pink, purple and floral patterns. These practical bookmarks feature geometric heart designs with white die-cut overlays and slip neatly over the corner of a book page. The project uses simple folding techniques to transform square paper pieces into functional corner pockets that can also be used as gift toppers.

You will need

844175 - HSN Wrap & Fold Holiday CollectionSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Select a square piece of decorative paper from your wrap and fold paper pad. The paper can be 6×6 inches or 8×8 inches depending on your desired bookmark size.

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2. 

   Fold the top edge of the floral paper down to create a fold line and burnish firmly with your finger to create a sharp crease.

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3. 

   Take the top left corner of the white card and fold it down to meet the top edge of the pink glitter paper panel. Burnish the fold well with your bone folder.

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4. 

   Repeat with the top right corner, folding it down to meet the top horizontal line and burnishing the fold firmly.

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5. 

   Fold both side flaps back down towards the bottom of the floral patterned paper, creating neat diagonal folds at the top.

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6. 

   Bring the bottom point of the purple floral paper up to meet the top point, creating a triangle. Burnish the fold firmly with your fingers to create a crisp crease.

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7. 

   Tuck the left flap into the pocket created by the fold, pushing it firmly into the corner to secure the bookmark structure.

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8. 

   Tuck the right flap into the pocket on the left side of the bookmark. Ensure both flaps are securely tucked in to complete the corner pocket structure.

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9. Position the decorative embellishment or brooch on the front of the corner pocket bookmark. Glue it securely in place to complete your bookmark. ▶ watch 12:45
10. 

    Allow the glue to dry completely. Once dry, slip the corner pocket bookmark over the corner of a book page or card to use.

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Tips from the show

• You can make these in various sizes by using different square paper dimensions (5×5, 6×6, 7×7, 8×8 or even 10×10 for scrapbook pages).
• The technique works beautifully on vellum as well as patterned paper.
• These make excellent gifts for charity shops or community events, and you can produce many at once.

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• Simple Embossed Daisy Card with Shading Technique

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