Interactive Side-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 · 07/12/2022 · watch it from 39:30

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Create an interactive side-fold pocket page for your scrapbook album using black cardstock. This dimensional design features a fold-out pocket that opens from the edge, perfect for tucking away photos, journaling cards or embellishments. The project uses simple folding and gluing techniques to create a functional and stylish addition to your memory keeping.

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Step by step

1. 

   Take a black cardstock page measuring 5.5 inches tall by 8 inches long.

   ▶ watch this step (39:45)
2. 

   Score a line 2 inches (5 cm) from the left edge of the black cardstock to create the fold line for your pocket flap.

   ▶ watch this step (40:00)
3. 

   Fold the black cardstock along the score line to create the pocket flap.

   ▶ watch this step (40:15)
4. Apply adhesive to the folded flap of the black cardstock and attach it to the back of another page. Keep the adhesive away from the score line to ensure the page opens smoothly. ▶ watch 40:30
5. Position the black scored panel onto the green scoring board. The panel can now be glued into your album, where it will open from the side to create an interactive pocket element. ▶ watch 41:00

Tips from the show

• Always stay shy of the score line when gluing to ensure smooth opening and closing.
• You can adjust where the pocket opens by changing the score line position.

More from this show

• Christmas Mini Album with Hinged Spine
• Interactive Top-Fold Pocket Page
• Album Front Cover Composition with Layered Papers

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