Jul 53 min read

Pocket Fold Card

Hello lovelies,

ever thought of making a cute & fun Pocket Fold Card?

I have just finished making 31 of them! and it took me a day and a bit, but I was very happy with the outcome. They are a great way to create something pretty, different and without much if any waste.

This project was inspired by Phoebe Tonosaki 戸ノ崎ホイリン Mixed Media Artist & Instructor who made the most beautiful envelopes and boxes with Mintay papers.

The hardest part was covering up the gorgeous Peony Garden Paper by Mintay!

First start with a piece of paper 12" x 6", score along the long side at 3" & 8".

Fold & burnish with a bone folder for a crisp edge.

Cut a small doily in half and glue as shown on the photo above.

Then add a velcro button to the flaps so it closes when folded shut.

Cut a pocket with a piece of paper 6"x 3-1/2", Score 1/2" inch on 3 sides - leaving the top unscored. Fold, burnish and glue the tabs.

Place the pocket in the middle of the opened card between the 2 score lines, ensuring there is enough space at the top ot the pocket to slip things in and out easily. Decorate the pocket however you like. I used a butterfly button and a paperclip with some ribbon.

These pockets are big enough to hold a small flat chocolate treat.

I die cut an envelope (from my stash) with vellum and added that to the bottom part of the card.

I didn't show it here, but then I added a sweet little note in the envelope.

I finished off the cards with some Die Cuts that coordinate with the Paper Collection and some quote I printed on the computer.

Each card is different, but carries the same messages.

Here are some of the 3"x 4" cards that I added to the pockets.

I have a live demonstration on Facebook & Instagram to see how I made them made.

Well, that's all for now, I hope I have given you some inspiration and perhaps another way to use up some of that paper of yours!

Don't forget, we are hosting a fabulous event in October using the beautiful Mintay Papers...

once we have designed our 3D project, we will share a little sneak peak. Meanwhile, spots are filling up..so don't leave this too long to book in if you are keen to come.

(Clue, we are not doing an album or a samplers....hmmmmm).

....All Day Craft Event for this 19th October, 2024!

11am to 4pm

$180 (secure your spot with an $80 non refundable deposit).

Closes 19th September, with full payment due.

We will be using Minty's new 'My Craft Room' Paper Collection (just released this July) to create a beautiful 3D Project and some sweet cards. You will receive a generous amount of Mintay crafty goodness in your goodies bags, and other useful surprises to help you complete your projects.

There will be video tutorials if you do not finish on the day.

Lunch will be included - you choose and we will pre order your meal from the bistro menu.

Just bring along your Crafting Tools & Adhesives.