Diagonal Double Pocket Card

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

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Score from the short side of the patterned paper at 4 1/4". Crease along the fold line.
   
   NOTE:
   For this version of the card, the side of the patterned paper that is up will be the most visible in the finished project. Fold with this pattern to the outside.

   

2. Step 2

   Turn paper 90 degrees. Score down the center of the paper at 5 1/2". Fold and crease with a bone folder.

   

3. Step 3

   Unfold the paper. Cut along the horizontal fold from the left edge of the paper to the vertical score line.
   
   NOTE:
   Again, the side of the patterned paper that is facing up in this step will be the most visible in the finished project.
   

   

4. Step 4

   Fold up the bottom right corner so that the bottom edge meets the edge of the center score.
   
   TIP:
   Make a pencil mark 4 1/4" from the bottom right corner; align the pencil mark with the bottom of the vertical score line, and score to connect the points.

   

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.
   
   TIP:
   Make a mark at 3" from the corner, along the top of the paper and down the side. Align the two marks on a scoring line and score to connect the points.

   

6. Step 6

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

   

7. Step 7

   Fold the bottom left panel behind the folded panel on the right.

   

8. Step 8

   Fold the bottom corner up over the other folded up corner, aligning the folds.

   

9. Step 9

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

   

10. Step 10

    Decorate the card front as desired, and create inserts for the pockets.
    
    The tags in the sample measure 2 1/2" x 5" and 1 3/4" x 5".

    

Video!

Variations

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

   

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

   

Your Turn

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