Series 12 x 12’s One Sheet Paper Crafts #1
Join me for a new series that will help use 12″ x 12″ papers in a variety of ways. This project is a journal basic, making pockets, a mini folder and a mini folio. Keep embellishments to a minimum and use these pieces as a stash builder for grab and go journal making or happy mail.
materials
What you’ll need:
One 12 x 12″ scrapbook paper, medium to heavyweight, double sided or single sided.
Scissors or trimmer
Scoreboard or scoring tool
Glue
Embellishments and/or closures of your choice
Begin by cutting 12″ x 12″ paper into the following sizes. If a beginner use a non directional pattern as you’ll want to plan first for directional patterned paper. Tips in the tutorial.
12″ x 12″ cut in two pieces, leaving two 6″ x 6″ squares. On the 12″ x 6″ piece remove 1 1/2″ from one short side of your choice leaving a piece that is 10 1/2″ x 6″. The pieces are now ready to score and finish.
Piece 1 6″ x 6″ – Double Pocket
Score at 3″ on one side. Make a 1/4 turn and score at 3″ to the score line only. Fold and burnish. Keep your spine to the left and cut a small slit on each side of the second score line. Make a notch on each pocket, glue or sew on two sides to secure pockets.
Piece 2 6″ x 6″ – Mini Folder
Score at 3″. Turn and score at 1 1/4″. This will be your bottom fold so keep your paper design in mind. Fold and burnish. Find your inside scores and cut a small V shape toward the top edge of the fold only. Glue the outer edge of each folded pocket.
Piece 3 10.5″ x 6″ – Folio
Score at 3 1/2″. This larger side will be your cover. Turn 180º score at 2 5/8″. Turn a quarter and score at 1 1/4″. This will be your bottom fold so keep your paper design in mind. Fold and burnish. Find your inside scores and cut a small V shape toward the top edge of the fold only. Glue the outer edge of each outside folded pocket and glue two sides of the center pocket.
Closures and embellishments are your choice using the leftover 1 1/2″ piece. Some decorated examples are in the photos and video. Tag sizes are 2 1/2″ x 3 3/4″ and 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ (blue set).
Once you learn the basics of this set play around with coordinating papers and mix and match. Try different pocket or fold directions and see what else you can create. Grab a journal and see how you might combine or attach each piece in layouts.
One sheet 12×12’s offer a lot of opportunities for creating and building ephemera or card sets. Make one or two sets of each project and journal making will be a breeze.
Happy paper crafting!
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