Fun File Folder Folio!

I know this doesn't look like much, because I did not decorate it.  This Tri-Fold Folio made out of File Folders is a fun project!

While I was taking pictures for this blog post, I decided that I'm definitely going to wait until I get the JULY Product of the Month - the Begonia Belle stamp set.  I'll add a floral theme to this amazing File Folder Folio.

Meanwhile, this blog post will share all of the IMPORTANT BITS - the cutting instructions and paper measurements that you'll need to create one of these folios yourself.  Finished folio is 6" x 9"ish tall.  I used TWO file folders (a center tab, and an end tab folder), FOUR 12" x 12" pieces of designer paper, and some cardstock to make this folio.  My guess is that this File Folder Folio will hold at least 25 pictures and/or journaling.  

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I'll document the file folder cutting instructions and measurements first, then I will list out the paper measurements for each panel.  I also took pictures of my prototype pieces, since I did not glue them together.  It's like I was thinking ahead or something.  :)

I want to point out - you should cut and score your file folder pieces first, but DO NOT glue them together.  You'll want to add some of the cardstock/designer series paper layers before assembling.  Watch the video for assembly.

Also, save all of your file folder scraps.  You'll need some of them.

1. Center Tab File Folder - first cut this file folder in half at the factory fold.  Using the half that has the center tab on it...  save the bottom half for step 4.

• Cut at the RIGHT side of the tab, at 8" from the left edge.
• Flip that piece over, so the tab is the left and score at 6" and 6 1/2".
• This will end up being the Center Panel of our Tri-Fold Folio.

2.  Top Tab File Folder - again, cut this in half at the factory fold first.  Using the half that has the tab on it: 

• With the tab at the left side, cut at 7".
• Score at 6", and 6 1/2".
• This will end up being the Right Panel of our folio.

3.  Using the other half of the File Folder from Step 2:

• Cut it to be 9" tall.
• Cut it 5 1/2" wide.  
• This will end up being our Left Panel/Front Cover.  

4.  Using the other half of the file folder from Step 1:

• Cut TWO pieces that are 5 1/2" x 8 3/4", from each end.
• Score at 1/2" from the factory fold end.
• These will be Top and Bottom Flips that we'll add to the Center panel.

5.  Make a Gusseted Pocket using one of the file folder scraps:

• Cut a piece 3 1/4" x 6 1/2".
• Score at 1/2" on three sides as shown.  
• Trim corners out, and mitre the flaps.
• This pocket will be added to the inside of the Right panel.

6.  Make a Double Flip using another file folder scrap.

• Cut a piece 4 3/8" x 9.
• Score at 4 3/8", and 4 5/8".
• This flip will get glued inside the left-side spine.

7.  These sketches show how I cut all of my designer series papers, from four 12" x 12" sheets.

Now I'll give you the paper measurements for each panel.

Front Cover/Outside Left Panel:

• Petal Pink: 5" x 8 3/4"
• DSP:  4 3/4" x 8 1/2"

Inside Left Panel:

• DSP:  5" x 8 3/4"
• DSP:  1 3/8" x 8 3/4" (on the tiny pocket)

Outside Right Panel:

• Hydrangea Hue:  5 3/4" x 8 3/4"
• DSP:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Inside Right Panel and Pocket:

• DSP:  5 3/4" x 8 3/4"
• Petal Pink:  2 1/2" x 5 1/4"
• DSP:  2 1/4" x 5"

Center Panel Top & Bottom Flips:

• Hydrangea Hue:  (2) 5 1/4" x 7 3/4", embossed
• Petal Pink:  (2) 5 1/4" x 7 3/4"
• DSP:  (2) 5" x 7 1/2"

Center Panel:  (attach top and bottom flips before adding this DSP layer)

• DSP:  5 3/4" x 8 3/4"

Double Flip/Inside Left Spine: 

• DSP:  (2) 4 1/8" x 4 1/8"
• Hydrangea Hue:  (2) 4 1/8" x 4 1/8", embossed

Center Panel/Back Cover:

• Hydrangea Hue:  5 3/4" x 8 3/4"
• Petal Pink:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", embossed

I hope you are inspired to create a fun folio out of some File Folders!  You can find file folders just about anywhere, even the Dollar Store!  I got mine from Amazon a long time ago, and they are linked in my Amazon Store below.

Once I get my Begonia Belle stamps and finish this, I'll share it in one of my weekly lives.

This Thursday, I'm kicking of July with Christmas in July!  It's never too early to start on your Christmas cards. 

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Toni

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