Loaded Pocket
These versatile pockets can be filled with goodies of your choice. Made with 12×12″ double-sided scrapbook paper, shown in two sizes. The largest pocket is perfect for gift giving, while the smaller one is ideal as 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. This super-fast paper craft is perfect 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 a 10″ square.
- Score 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 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 for the smaller version.
Ideas for filling your large pocket for gift giving:
- Garden theme
- Spa theme
- Office accessories
- Get well theme
The smaller version makes a nice journal insert, pocket, or tuck, perfect for filling 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 using a single-sided digital paper is also included in the tutorial, showing you how to create this pocket without measuring. Keep this in mind for creating a unique look to add to your journal pages.
Happy paper crafting!