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Folio and Pocket Tutorial

Today I’m sharing a Folio and Pocket Tutorial. Using some 12 x 12 scrapbook paper along with a few other supplies I’ll show you how to create a small folio and a pocket to use in a junk journal.

Folio and Pocket Tutorial

Folio and Pocket Tutorial Video – Join the live premier at 3:45 pm central standard time, Monday July 24th on YouTube.

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Supplies Used
Let’s get this Folio and Pocket Tutorial started! Select at 12 x 12 piece of scrapbook paper. The one I used was single sided and somewhat on the thin side. If you don’t have scrapbook paper create a patterned paper using anything you like. Wallpaper is a great choice too.

Cut the 12 x 12 paper into two pieces, One that is 8 x 12 and the second is 4 x 12. Fold the 8 x 12 into a 8 x 6 inch piece. Then score at 2.25 from each edge on the 8 inch direction so that you have 2.25, 3.5 and then 2.25. Unfold the paper and apply glue on the inside and fold back to back again.

Fold the paper at the score lines and use a bone folder or other tool to burnish the paper. It should now look like a folio.

Folio and Pocket Tutorial

Select a couple rows of tickets and trim to be 3.5 inches wide, or as wide as you made the center of your folio, if you used a different size of paper. In my folio the tickets were adhered to a book page so that I could make tabs to adhere to the inside. This allows the ability to use the full width and depth of the pocket.

Change the tickets from white to pink using Distress Oxide Ink Picked Raspberry and a Blending Brush. I like to change the colors of items when they are plain to make it match my project.

Using a sewing machine stitch around the ticket and stitch around the outside edge of the folio.

Adhere the ticket pocket to the center inside of the folio. Add a fussy cut flower from Calico Collage Digital Images. Norella has so many wonderful digital kits, it makes it easy for me to find what I need for my projects.

Folio and Pocket Tutorial

Add a stamped sentiment on the pocket. I chose be extraordinary, stamped with Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black.

Inside the pocket add a Coffee dyed tag journal card, a scrapbook paper journal card and a tear off notepad paper.

On the outside left flap adhere a commercial note card. This is a great way to use a pretty notecard you may have received from someone. Just adhere a piece of paper on the inside to cover up the note, or leave it if you like the message.

Folio and Pocket Tutorial

Add a stamped sentiment to the top of the note card, I chose be the light. Tie the folio closed with a piece of ribbon. The folio is now ready to be used anyway you like. Add to a pocket, adhere to a journal page or give it to a friend. The choice is yours!

Lets make an envelope pocket using the 4 x 12 inch piece of paper. Determine which end you want to be the top of your flap. If there is a design you may want to make sure it is right side up. On the opposite end of the paper fold to the inside about half an inch. This will give your pocket some strength so it won’t rip. Adhere the fold with glue.

Apply distress ink if you like the look of aged paper. Sew across the folded edge.

Fold up the sewn edge about 3.25 inches. Then make another fold about 3.25 inches from the top to form an envelop pocket.

Folio and Pocket Tutorial

Unfold and then fold up only the bottom and sew around the outside edge. I like to sew the envelope closed and I don’t sew where the paper is folded. This could also just be glued if you don’t want to sew, or don’t have a sewing machine.

Stamp Magical Defined on a piece of 3.25 x 1.5 inch paper (or one of the paper tickets like I did). Adhere the ticket on the bottom of the pocket as another pocket.

Cut a piece of coffee dyed cardstock 3 x 1.5 inches and round the corner. Glue a ruffle of fabric at the top center and sew into place once the glue is dry. Stamp with the Tiny Cosmos and Dream stamps.

Using watercolor pencils color the flowers and use a water brush to activate the watercolors. Add the tiny journal card to the Magical Pocket.

Cut a piece of coffee dyed cardstock into a tag shape measuring about 3.25 x 4.25 inches. Using the ID Slot Punch make a hole and then pass a piece of fabric through, sew into place. Stamp the Tiny Cosmos in the top left and bottom right corner. Color with watercolor pencils and place inside the pocket.

Make a simple altered paperclip, pass a piece of fabric through the closed single end of the paperclip and sew into place, make sure to sew just past the paperclip so you don’t break a needle. This could also be stapled, hand sewn or tie into a knot. I like to keep items like this as flat as possible so it doesn’t add too much bulk to my journal.

Attach the altered paperclip to the top flap of the envelope pocket.

Create a tall skinny notepad out of scraps. Mine were about 2.25 wide and 8.50 long or tall. Stack four text weight decorated papers on top of a piece of coffee dyed cardstock. I made my papers by using a stencil and spraying Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists, check out my tutorial on how I create papers like these.

Use the Id Slot punch as before and add a piece of fabric sewn at the top. This can become a bookmark or used behind the envelope pocket in a journal.

Folio and Pocket Tutorial

Use your imagination and this Folio and Pocket Tutorial to create your own folios and pockets.

Make sure to check out the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group. Of course, you are welcome to join the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group. The group is growing daily and we are a friendly group willing to help each other and encourage each other.

Interested in any of the projects Linda has created? Please feel free to contact her through her website. Here is her shop, a lot of items featured and more added weekly.
Keep updated on her posts by following the blog by creating an account.  Follow Linda on her Facebook Page or on Instagram for updates that may not be shared on the blog.
Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today to see the Folio and Pocket Tutorial.

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

In this post I’m Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box. I’ve been saving the boxes from the Instant Ink program and decided that I would try to use one for a junk journal.  The idea came about after I cut the top off of a couple of boxes to use for storage in a drawer.

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box Part 1 Tutorial Video. In this video I show how I used the cut tops from the box to create the cover and then create a couple of journal pages and a tassel.

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Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box Part 2 Tutorial video. This video shows how I made several pages and then bound the journal inserts into the cover.

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Supplies used:
To get started on this journal select items for the cover, In my case I used an instant ink box from HP. But look around your home, you may have another box you can use. Don’t limit yourself, there are so many things you can use!

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

Adhere papers to the cover. If using corrugated cardboard I like to cover it with a random paper – like book pages. This helps cover the texture that corrugated cardboard can have. I don’t want to see that texture in my cover. If you like that texture, then add items as you see fit.

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

Decorate the cover, adding any embellishments you like. For the inside I used some scrapbook paper and added pockets. I really love the unicorns in the fairytale collection from Calico Collage. She did a beautiful job creating this kit!

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

When I create my journal pages I use the size of the cover as a guide. My pages are a fraction of an inch smaller than the cover so I know everything will fit inside the journal. I also like to create my pages flat and then assemble the journal.

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

Grab those stamps, stencils and more to create beautiful layered pages. I love mixing Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists, with stamping and stencils.

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

Even a paint chip from the hardware store can make a useful belly band in a journal. Look at things you find around you to see how these can be used in a journal.

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

Lace is always fun to add to journals too. I prefer to collect ivory and white lace because it is easy to alter the color. Check out thrift stores for old wedding gowns and lace table cloths. Those can be cut up and used in journals.

Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box

Whatever supplies or style you use to create a journal, just have fun creating! Remember there is no wrong way to make a junk journal. Use what you have on hand, collect things you love and enjoy the process. Have fun creating your own version.

Visit the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group. Of course, you are welcome to join the Friendly Junk Journal People Facebook group. The group is growing daily and we are a friendly group willing to help each other and encourage each other.

Interested in any of the projects Linda has created? Please feel free to contact her through her website. Here is her shop, a lot of items featured and more added weekly.

Keep updated on her posts by following the blog by creating an account.  Follow Linda on her Facebook Page or on Instagram for updates that may not be shared on the blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today to see the tutorial Creating Mini Journal using Instant Ink Box.