Diagonal Double pocket card

by Claudia Rosa

Create a double pocket card out of one sheet of patterned paper.

Supplies

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  • One 8 1/2" x 11" piece of patterned Paper

  • Paper scoring tool

  • Scissors

  • Adhesive

  • Ruler

  • Additional cardstock, stamps and embellishments to decorate card front and make inserts.

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Score the long side of the patterned paper at 4 1/4" and fold in half.

  2. Step 2

    Turn paper 90 degrees, score short side at 5 1/2" and fold in half.

  3. Step 3

    Unfold paper. Cut the horizontal fold from the left edge of the paper to the vertical score line.

  4. Step 4

    Fold the bottom right corner so the bottom edge meets the edge of the center score.

  5. Step 5

    Fold down the top left corner. Leave 1" - 1 1/2" room from the edge of the folded down corner to the vertical fold.

  6. Step 6

    Fold the top left rectangle over to the right hand side.

  7. Step 7

    Fold the left bottom rectangle under the folded rectangle on the right bottom.

  8. Step 8

    Fold the bottom corner up over the other folded up corner.

  9. Step 9

    Add adhesive on the sides of the bottom half and fold it up.

  10. Step 10

    Decorate card front and create inserts for the pockets.

    Here the tags measure 2 1/2" x 5" and 1 3/4" x 5".

Variations

  1. After step six, instead of folding the right side under, fold both lower flaps up.

  2. Fold the left quadrant back. Use adhesive to attach loose ends. Now your card will be able to fold open.

Your Turn

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

Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

hi! thank you so much for sharing this. It gave a little twist to the usual pocket cards. Will try this one. smile
yasumi  |  Sun Jun 8, 2008 at 5:38 AM
Claudia, I don't know you and am new to SCS in general. I do know that one person in particular is very instrumental and generous in giving of her time and talent. When I read these posts I had to look up Technique Junkies because I could not believe the venomous comments being made. Mercy! It is a technique for goodness sake. I just recieved Paula Deen's new magazine. In it was the EXACT SAME recipe for a strawberry cake I have been making for 20 years! I don't think Paula was trying to "steal my thunder". Ladies, get a grip!
billie crannell  |  Sun Jun 8, 2008 at 8:25 AM
I have been a frequent visitor of SCS for several months and had considered joining the community and posting. After reading all of these comments, I think not. I cannot believe stampers could be so petty and back biting and I have not interest in being part of it. I have enjoyed the many ideas I have found here but I can find ideas anywhere.
Rhonda Gotcher  |  Sun Jun 8, 2008 at 10:08 AM
I am overwhelmed. I visit this site regularly after being referred by a stampin up demonstrator. I am so upset at the harshness this poor peer of ours has had to deal with. I am confident now that I will most likely never post a technique in the future to avoid the unbelievable bashing that has occurred.
chase  |  Sun Jun 8, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Claudia, this was a wonderful tutorial, easy to follow and great pictures! I am saddened that people chose to raise issues in a public thread and didn't have the decency to voice their opinions privately. I really hope to see more of your tutorials in the future. Going to go make a card right after I check out your blog!
Cheryl  |  Sun Jun 8, 2008 at 1:42 PM
I love the cards you made, and the tutorial. I made one this afternoon. It was very clear, the pictures were very helpful. Thanks so much for all your work!
Rachel  |  Sun Jun 8, 2008 at 2:19 PM
Claudia, I commented earlier on how I loved your tutorial but forgot to ask the one question I have. If I have two sided paper but have a favorite side and want most of that side to show, do I work on it face up or face down? :D
Joy Moss  |  Sun Jun 8, 2008 at 4:14 PM
Fabulous tutorial!!! I love your adorable samples too!! Awesome work, Claudia!!
Rose Ann  |  Sun Jun 8, 2008 at 4:30 PM
I just registered w/ SCS a few minutes ago. This is my 1st post. I really can't believe what I'm reading! My kitchen walls are painted w/ a faux-finish technique.......should I research, find who invented it & hang a sign on my wall stating so? If i had to give credit to everyone for all the things I've learned.....I'd never get to share any of it. C'mon people!

I really hope this situation is unique to SCS!

Claudia, great job! I love the technique! THANKS FOR SHARING!

In this world of crafting, there are only so many words that can be used to get the point across or to give directions. Did this tutorial really cause someone to loose money, get a good grade or even a Nobel Peace Prize? NO! So, has any harm really been done?
inky*fingerz  |  Sun Jun 8, 2008 at 5:44 PM
To answer Joy's question above, it depends on which variation you try. If you follow the directions exactly, you want the main pattern to be face up. If you try the second variation, you want the main pattern down. Does that make sense?

Thank you so much, Claudia, for the fantastic tutorial. It was so easy to follow. And what a cute card! Would make a great invitation, with the party info on the little tags.
Speanburg4  |  Sun Jun 8, 2008 at 5:46 PM
Great tutorial Claudia and do love the whole look of your card.
Hope all the bad comments from others do not discourage you from sharing the techniques you learn. It is great to see people share the things they have learned as you have. That way others can continue to create beautiful cards.
I look forward to seeing more of your work and tutorials.

Marisa
Marisa  |  Sun Jun 8, 2008 at 5:59 PM
Every week when a tutorial comes out, I try to make the project, Claudia, your technique was no different...In fact, I loved making this card. I was able to make one for a birthday party and put the gift card in there. The only thing I have to say about TJ...is she teaching them to stamp in spun gold? Are her techniques so top secret that you have to pay for them? And are her so completely original...she has never used a technique from anyone...Those who are 'bashing you' have way to much time on their hands. I for one hope you add more techniques...I am saddened how this has affected the truly talented people here on SCS who will not post anything or upload artwork to be appreciated for fear of being 'jumped' on...so thank you TJ junkies for infecting the creative people here on SCS, don't you have your own forum you can fester on and get off ours?
Debbie W  |  Sun Jun 8, 2008 at 6:20 PM
To answer someone's question about the two-sided patterned paper...choose the side you like the most and it will appear on the majority of the diagonal pocket card. I just made (10) of them up for my neighborhood picnic party...red check was my theme...I used the red check on the front and a spiratic bbq theme paper on the back...very cute. I made cute Webber grille's out of this neat textured paper...I promise to show you all when all is done. PS. Great idea...and it came to my computer at the right time...dontchya just love it! smile Thanks again Claudia! Cheers from Boston! smile
Susanne  |  Sun Jun 8, 2008 at 6:29 PM
This is such a darling card! I love the children stamps and would love to get them!!! Can you tell me were you got them? They are'nt stampin' up stamps are they? Please let me know. I'd appreciate it
Lisamonet  |  Mon Jun 9, 2008 at 3:44 AM
Adorable sample and great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
Petunia  |  Mon Jun 9, 2008 at 5:45 AM
Wow! Great tutorial.

You know, with so many sketch challenges and everything else, it's hard to figure out what is an original idea and what isn't sometimes. These techniques are no different. I can't tell you how many times I've come up with a card that I think is original, only to find a 1,000 others on here.

Mark Twain can be copied with obvious results, directions for cutting and scoring and gluing paper-pretty hard to change wording without getting wordy and still be understandable.

Great job to everyone who had anything to do with this tutorial!
Winnipeg1  |  Mon Jun 9, 2008 at 6:47 AM
CLAUDIA ROSE YOU ROCK GIRLY.......

SOOOOO OBVIOUSLY TALENTED THAT THE GREEN EYED MONSTERS JUST HAD TO COME OUT TO PLAY!!!!

WELL SHAME ON YOU SPITEFUL PEOPLE, AND YES I AM SHOUTING!!!!

I learnt his techinique from claudia her blog rocks as much as she does, I have since taught it to my friends and a lot of people have enjoyed it, well my girl I do hope you find it on your heart (although I am not sure I could) to keep creating such stunning work, and to continue to share your knowledge and creativity with us all, and I agree if I were miss tjunkie I would most certainly be appalled at the behaviour of some people on here, there is pointing something out and making a very rude point!!!!
Well girly keep the tuts coming you are very good at them, and thankyou Beate too!!!!
Kim Fee  |  Mon Jun 9, 2008 at 6:57 AM
Claudia:
Thank you for the tutorial, I always learn so much from SCS tutorials. I have so little time for paper crafts and am so appreciative of those that donate their time to enrich my experience.

As a person that is trained and working in the field of federal regulations, I think that some of these posters need a education on terminology, law and regulations before the continue to spill their idiotic thoughts.
-KS
K Smedley  |  Mon Jun 9, 2008 at 9:33 AM
As a teacher, I completely understand the imporance of citing sources but think there's a better way to handle the "constructive" criticism that has been doled out here.

Rather than a public crucifixion, concerns regarding the tutorial might have been made directly to the author and still have gotten your point across.

I, for one, wouldn't consider posting a tutorial after observing the verbal lashing this author has taken - even if I knew my work was beyond reproach. How about you?

Sheesh.

But, I've gotta go now. I have to listen to some really great pirated CD's while I preview the first-run movie I stole off the Internet and copied for use in a local after-hours theatre.

(And for those law-abiding citizens whom I've just offended, that was sheer playfulness, not a serious statement.)

Lighten up!
kelbelpcs  |  Mon Jun 9, 2008 at 5:23 PM
Claudia:

I want to want to thank you for your inspiring tutorial.
Please do not become discourage by the negativity of a few people. They are obviously in the minority, but are unfortunately the most vocal at times. Remember the majority of us on this site come here to learn and be inspired. It is unfortunate that this kind of treatment between fellow SCS’rs happens, as I feel it has probably kept some very talented folks from fully participating in this community.

I would encourage you to continue to create tutorials for this community and others. Your card is beautifully done, and I thoroughly enjoyed your gallery too!

To kelblpcs - I love your brevity! Rotflmao!!

Blessings,
Cyndi
rapstine  |  Tue Jun 10, 2008 at 2:54 AM

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