Diaper fold pouches are not cards in the traditional sense of the word, but they are fun to create and if you're looking for something different to send to someone, then they are the perfect little project.
1. Start with a large square of sturdy, double-sided paper. It doesn't really matter what size you choose since this card isn't made based on measurements (isn't that nice for a change??). For those of you who like to have an idea of size, I used an 9" square.
2. Fold the paper diagonally, corner to corner and press the crease firmly.
3. Use a grid mat with a diagonal guide line to find the centre of your folded paper. Mark the centre with a small pencil line.
4. Bring the top corner of the paper down to the mark you made in step three and crease firmly.
5. Unfold. The crease you created in step 4 will form the guide line for the next couple of steps.
6. Bring the right hand corner into the middle, lining up the edge of the paper with the crease line you created earlier. Do the same for the left hand corner.
7. Trim down the two points so that they fit together without overlap. This helps to reduce bulk and keeps the pocket sitting nicely. Secure them with some double sided tape or glue.
8. Bring the top flap down over the two corners and secure with double sided tape or glue. You've now created the pouch.
9. Cut a square of cardstock or sturdy double sided paper to fit inside your pocket. Stamp it with an appropriate sentiment and decorate as desired. Have fun!
Beccy, this is a wonderfully documented tutorial. So pretty! Thank you for the inspiration. (and happy new year!)
ReplyDeleteOh thank you Beccy, something different now for me to try..a pretty creation for sure...xx
ReplyDeleteśliczna praca, nie mogę się napatrzeć!
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Thank you, Beccy! This is a beautiful project!
ReplyDeletewow, this is awesome, I have to try this :). Have a wonderful New Year.
ReplyDeleteFabulous, thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tutorial Beccy. I hope to be able to pull it off some day down the road.
ReplyDeleteLisa D.
Fantastic idea Beccy..loz
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tutorial Becky -Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful ........ thank you for your clear instructions
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful ........ thank you for your clear instructions
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Beccy and you are so good at these tutorials too tfs :) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteBeccy, thanks for this detailed tutorial! Will have to bookmark this.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, love it, thanks. Will have to try it.
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How cool! I have never seen this before.....going to have to give it a go........TFS
ReplyDeleteThis certainly looks like fun. I think I will give it a try. Thanks for sharing this easy-to-follow tutorial, Becca.
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Teresa
What a fabulous project and an ace tutorial thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you Beccy you made this look fun and easy!!!
ReplyDeleteAt what stage did you put in the insert and where did you insert?
ReplyDeleteHow and when did you add the scallop edging?
I cannot find the instruction for them in your tutorial.
Thank you for an otherwise nice tutorial.
Hi Jo,
DeleteI only provide the instructions for the basic card and leave the embellishments and decorations up to the individual card maker, since everyone likes something different.
To answer your questions though, I made the insert (which is simply a square of patterned paper with some scalloped cardstock around the edge) once I had finished making the card base. It is a little smaller than the pouch formed by the diaper fold. If you look at the very first picture you can see how and where the insert sits in the pouch.
The scallop edging was also added after I made the basic pouch. I simply punched the edge of some white cardstock, cut it into thin strips and then adhered it with double-sided tape to the edges of the pouch.
I hope that helps!
Cheers,
Beccy
What a great technique, Beccy! Love the instructions and I'm definitely going to be trying this.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the great tutorial! I think this design is so cute. :)
ReplyDeleteI have just done afew of these tonight and love them. I will post them soon, xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you! This IS sweet!
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