Loaded Pocket
These pockets can be loaded with goodies of your choice. Each size can be made with 12×12″ double sided scrapbook paper. The largest one is great for gift giving while the smaller one is perfect for a journal insert. The two front pockets feature either notches or a corner fold and the top center pocket is roomy and deep to hold an item of your choice. Don’t forget this super fast paper craft for Christmas gift giving!
materials
What you’ll need:
12×12″ scrapbook paper, double sided non directional is best.
Scoreboard or scoring tool
Scissors
Glue
Small Version
Begin by cutting your 12×12″ paper to 10″ square. Score on each side at 2 3/4″. Make a quarter turn to the right and score at 3 1/4″.
Fold, burnish and glue as shown in the video tutorial.
Large Version
Score on each side at 3 1/4″. Make a quarter turn to the right and score at 3 3/4″.
Repeat the remaining steps as shown with the smaller version.
Some ideas for filling your large pocket for gift giving are, a garden theme, a spa theme, office accessories, a get well theme.
The smaller version makes a nice journal insert, pocket or tuck. Fill it with loads of ephemera.
You can add a topper as shown in the video to make the larger version look more like a bag with a handle.
A fast fold is included using a single sided digital to show you how to create this pocket without measuring, keep it in mind for creating a unique look to add to your journal pages.
Happy paper crafting!
