Layered Paper Pocket

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A quick and easy decorative pocket made from a single 12 by 12 inch sheet of patterned paper. The pocket features layered, cascading flaps that create visual interest and can be filled with small gifts, chocolates, bookmarks or treats.

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Step by step

1. Gather a 12 by 12 inch sheet of patterned paper from either the Ruby and Bloom or Mulberry and Gold collection. ▶ watch 5:30
2. Cut the 12 by 12 sheet down to 12 by 8 inches using a guillotine or craft knife. ▶ watch 21:45
3. Fold the 12 by 8 inch piece in half lengthways. ▶ watch 22:15
4. Cut the first score line at 1 inch from the fold using scissors. ▶ watch 24:00
5. Cut the second score line at 2 inches from the fold. ▶ watch 24:15
6. Cut away the excess paper between the two score lines. ▶ watch 24:30
7. Fold the first flap down and glue it along the base and side edge to create the first pocket layer. ▶ watch 27:00
8. Fold the second flap down and glue it along the base and side edge to create the second pocket layer. ▶ watch 27:45
9. Optional: add a contrasting strip of cardstock along the top edge of each pocket to define the layers and make them stand out. ▶ watch 31:00
10. Optional: embellish the pockets further by fussy cutting elements from the paper collection and layering them over the pocket edges. ▶ watch 36:30

Tips from the show

• You can vary the size of your pockets by cutting at different measurements (1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2.5 inches) to create different effects.
• If your cuts are not perfectly straight, use a blending tool with ink to distress the edges and add texture.
• Use contrasting cardstock strips along the top of pockets to enhance definition between layers when the paper pattern blends together.

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