Interactive Pocket Folio with Side Panels

A project from our live show STUDIO 3 - INDUSTRY NEWS - Join Toni for her latest updates - Broadcast 24th April · 24/04/2022 · watch it from 23:30

An 8×8 folded folio with multiple interactive pockets on the front, sides and inside. Features pull-out tabs and hidden pockets for storing photos, cards, bookmarks and small gifts.

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Step by step

1. Take your first 8×8 piece of paper and score it in half at 4 inches. ▶ watch 24:15
2. Fold it in half and set aside as your book base. ▶ watch 24:45
3. Take a second 8×8 piece and score a half-inch line down the left side. ▶ watch 25:30
4. Fold the paper over to that half-inch score line and eyeball it across to fold in half. ▶ watch 26:00
5. Apply glue along the half-inch hinge and fold it shut to create a tube. ▶ watch 26:45
6. Eyeball where you want your first pocket to sit and fold the tube up to that point. ▶ watch 27:30
7. Apply glue down the left and across the top only, leaving the right side open to create a secret pocket. ▶ watch 31:00
8. Make a second identical pocket tube using the same method. ▶ watch 32:00
9. Glue both pockets into your book base, positioning them at different heights for visual interest. ▶ watch 34:00
10. Cut paper strips about 2 to 2.5 inches wide to fill the side pockets, leaving an overhang for pulling out. ▶ watch 40:00
11. Add a tab to each strip using off-cuts or embellishments so you can grip and pull them out. ▶ watch 41:00
12. Embellish the front cover and pockets with die-cuts, stamps or paper elements as desired. ▶ watch 42:00

Tips from the show

• Work by eye rather than measuring for a more relaxed, unique result.
• Let glue dry between steps to avoid pieces shifting.
• Leave embellishments hanging proud of the book edge for a professional folio look when closed.

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• Angled Pocket Mini Book
• Six by Six Dual-Pocket Folio

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