CD Case

Transform a single sheet of cardstock into a custom CD case.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Trim your 8½" x 11" cardstock to 7-7/8" x 11". Discard 5/8" x 11" section. Score along 11" side 3" in from each end.
   
   
   

   

2. Step 2

   Cut cardstock along the 7-7/8" side at the 3" mark so you have two sections: 3" x 11" and 4-7/8" x 11".
   
   
   
   

   

3. Step 3

   Turn 3" x 11" cardstock one quarter turn and adhere using glue dots.
   
   
   
   
   

   

4. Fold in small flaps, adhering one over the other. Position glue dot toward bottom; step 7 will show why.
   

   

5. Step 4

   Fold up bottom flap, positioning one glue dot at each outer corner. Step 7 will show why. You have just created a pocket.
   
   
   
   
   

   

6. Step 5

   Mark pocket opening at 2½" (center) with pencil. Center circle punch and punch a half circle in pocket using 1¼" circle punch.
   

   

7. Step 6

   Add half of a Velcro™ dot for a closure.

   

8. Step 7

   Add half of a circle punch for decoration on flap if desired.

   

9. Step 8

   Decorate front.

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for CD Case. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!